Sep . 03, 2025 17:36
The military parade held on September 3rd, 2025, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression stands as an event of monumental significance in China's modern historical annals. This grand parade has not only vividly demonstrated to the global community China's profound respect for history and its unwavering determination to safeguard peace but has also prominently showcased its formidable national strength.
The overarching theme of this parade is to commemorate the great victory of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and vigorously carry forward the indomitable spirit that emerged during that arduous struggle. The parade was meticulously composed of foot formations, equipment formations, and air echelons. The overall design was highly scientific, with a rational and painstaking arrangement of the participating forces from the People's Liberation Army and the Armed Police Force, and each reviewed square (echelon) was carefully organized.
The foot formations were primarily focused on presenting the new military - service structure layout of the People's Liberation Army post - reform and the composition of the "three - in - one" armed forces. For the first time, the 4 military - service formations, 4 arms formations, and the Armed Police Force formation held the military - service flags and the Armed Police Force flag respectively and made a collective appearance. This display vividly manifested the refreshed look of the People's Liberation Army after the far - reaching reform. The militia formation and the peace - keeping force formation also participated in this grand parade. Notably, it marked the first time that the militia took part in a parade centered around the theme of commemorating the victory of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. The militia, an important component of the national defense strength, has a long - standing tradition of supporting the military and defending the country. Their participation in this parade not only showcases their historical contributions but also highlights their continued role in maintaining national security and stability in the new era. The peace - keeping force formation, on the other hand, represents China's active commitment to international peace and security. Their appearance in the parade demonstrates China's responsibility as a major country and its determination to contribute to global peace - keeping efforts. These formations, with their unique characteristics and significance, together form a comprehensive picture of China's armed forces, highlighting the diversity and strength of the military.
The equipment formations undoubtedly emerged as the highlight of this spectacular parade. All the reviewed weapons and equipment were domestically produced and in active - service as the main - battle equipment. They comprehensively covered a wide and diverse range of fields, including command and control, reconnaissance and early warning, air defense and anti - missile, firepower strike, and comprehensive support. Moreover, the new combat forces such as unmanned intelligence, underwater combat, cyber - electronic attack and defense, and hypersonic were prominently displayed. This vividly reflects China's continuous and remarkable progress in the independent innovation ability of weapons and equipment and the steady enhancement of its system combat capability. For instance, the new - type tanks and armored vehicles are equipped with advanced technologies that endow them with higher mobility and far - stronger firepower. Their enhanced mobility allows for more flexible deployment in various terrains, while the strengthened firepower ensures greater lethality on the battlefield. The new - type missiles, on the other hand, have achieved higher accuracy and an extended range. The high - precision guidance systems enable them to precisely hit targets, and the increased range expands their strike coverage, providing China with a more powerful deterrence and combat capability. These advanced weapons and equipment not only represent China's technological prowess but also serve as a solid guarantee for national security and defense.
The air echelons vividly demonstrated the high - level systematization and rapidly - improving combat effectiveness of the air combat forces. The 9 - helicopter escort echelon of the Party flag, national flag, and military flag, the 26 - helicopter formation in the shape of the "80" character, and the 3 - helicopter formation hanging the banners of "Justice Will Prevail", "Peace Will Prevail", and "The People Will Prevail" grandly opened the prelude to the parade in - line division. Subsequently, various types of fighter jets, bombers, and early - warning aircraft gracefully passed through the sky above Tiananmen Square in an orderly and majestic manner. The fighter jets, with their sleek designs and advanced avionics systems, are capable of achieving high - speed maneuvers and engaging in air - to - air combat with great efficiency. The bombers, on the other hand, possess long - range strike capabilities, able to carry out strategic bombing missions to deal a heavy blow to the enemy. The early - warning aircraft play a crucial role in air operations, providing real - time surveillance and information support, enabling the air forces to gain an advantage in the battlefield situation awareness. This magnificent display powerfully demonstrated China's air superiority and its robust ability to respond to various air threats, highlighting the significant progress made by China's air force in terms of equipment, training, and combat capabilities.
This parade also paid special and meticulous attention to the integration of historical elements. The majority of the participating troops were carefully selected from units that carried the blood of the anti - Japanese forces. These units covered a wide spectrum, including the Eighth Route Army, the New Fourth Army, the Northeast Anti - Japanese United Army, the South China Guerrillas, and other main anti - Japanese forces. This strategic selection fully and vividly reflects the arduous and tortuous anti - Japanese struggle process of the People's Liberation Army and the unbroken historical inheritance of the red gene. The Eighth Route Army, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, actively carried out guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines, establishing a series of anti - Japanese bases and making indelible contributions to the resistance cause. The New Fourth Army also played a crucial role in the anti - Japanese struggle in the south, waging tenacious battles against the Japanese invaders. The Northeast Anti - Japanese United Army, in the harsh environment of Northeast China, fought bravely against the Japanese occupation forces for a long time, demonstrating unwavering patriotism and fighting spirit. The South China Guerrillas, despite facing numerous difficulties and challenges, actively carried out anti - Japanese activities, effectively disrupting the enemy's rear. At the same time, the commemorative activities thoughtfully arranged for representatives of veterans, old militia, local support - the - front - line model representatives, and descendants of anti - Japanese martyrs to attend the ceremony on - site. This arrangement allowed them to witness this grand and glorious occasion firsthand, enabling them to deeply feel the sincere respect and profound memory of the country for the anti - Japanese heroes. The veterans, who have personally experienced the hardships of the war, are living witnesses of history. Their presence at the parade not only pays tribute to their past contributions but also serves as an inspiration for future generations. The old militia and local support - the - front - line model representatives, who provided strong support to the military during the war, also deserve recognition and respect. The descendants of anti - Japanese martyrs carry the blood and spirit of their ancestors, and their participation in the parade symbolizes the continuation of the anti - Japanese spirit.
In general, the military parade for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression is an eminently successful event. It has significantly enhanced national pride and cohesion among the Chinese people. The grandeur and might of the parade have instilled a deep sense of pride in every Chinese citizen, making them more aware of the country's historical achievements and current strength. This sense of pride further strengthens the national cohesion, uniting the people from all walks of life to work together for the country's development and progress. Simultaneously, it has also sent a clear and positive signal to the international community that China will unswervingly continue to work hard to maintain world peace and actively promote common development. In an era where global challenges are becoming increasingly complex and intertwined, China's stance and actions demonstrated through this parade are of great significance. By showing its respect for history, determination to defend peace, and strong national strength, China is playing an increasingly important role in promoting world peace and stability, and jointly building a more beautiful future for humanity.
