President Xi welcoming North Korea’s Kim Jong Un with a long handshake, then moving onto greet Russia’s Vladimir Putin before all three walked together to watch the parade was sheer political theatre – and it is this meeting, not just the weapons and troops on show that appears to have grabbed the attention of US leader Donald Trump.
China’s Xi says the world faces ‘peace or war’ as Trump claims Beijing conspiring against U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un are among the leaders from more than 20 countries attending the “Victory Day” military parade in Beijing.
Trump rejects that China posing challenge to US on world stage
It comes as China’s Xi prepares to host the North Korean and Russian leaders at a “Victory Day” parade in Beijing.
China to stage a show of force with grand military parade attended by Putin and Kim Jong Un
The leaders of Russia and North Korea will be in attendance Wednesday as China displays its growing military power in a show of unity against the West.
China’s Xi hosts ‘old friend’ Putin, North Korea’s Kim in challenge to West
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China to flex military muscle with parade of ‘new generation’ weapons
Leaders of 26 countries, including Russia and North Korea, will be at the parade, which Chinese commentators say will show up President Trump’s “sloppy” recent show.
Putin and Kim Jong Un join Xi Jinping for parade to showcase China’s power, and a growing anti-U.S. union
China’s Xi Jinping has invited Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un for a display of power, and the rising tide of anti-Western sentiment.
Kim Jong-un Takes a Slow (but Bulletproof) Train to China
The North Korean leader’s favorite mode of transportation provides him — like his father and grandfather before him — with tight security. But it’s no express train.
The slow train from North Korea: How Kim Jong Un travels to China
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to line up with the ‘big boys’ at China military parade
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