Foreign media focus on the list of foreign guests attending the September 3rd military parade: a grand event, witnessing China's strength
In late August and early September this year, China will hold a series of major diplomatic events at home, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Tianjin Summit and the commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. At that time, many foreign guests will attend.
After the Chinese side announced the list of foreign guests attending the September 3rd military parade, several foreign media outlets have followed up with reports, paying attention to it.
Reuters in the UK noted that Russian President Putin and North Korean Workers' Party General Secretary and State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un will attend the military parade held in Beijing, which will be the first time that leaders of the three countries, China, Russia, and North Korea, appear publicly together. In addition, as the head of government of an EU country, Slovak Prime Minister Fico will also attend; Serbian President Vučić is another current European leader who will attend the September 3rd military parade in the list.
Previously, Putin has visited China or come to China for international events 23 times. His last visit to China was a state visit from May 16 to 17, 2024; Kim Jong-un's last visit to China was in January 2019.
Bloomberg in the United States described Kim Jong-un's attendance at the September 3rd military parade as "rare" (rare), and mentioned that this visit will be Kim Jong-un's first trip abroad since his meeting with Putin in 2023. The report suggests that for Kim Jong-un, this visit will further enhance North Korea's diplomatic status, giving Pyongyang the opportunity to engage in dialogue with some of the most influential leaders in the world.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) described the visits of Putin and Kim Jong-un as "milestone," and emphasized that this is Kim Jong-un's first participation in a multilateral international event.
Additionally, the list of foreign guests attending the September 3rd military parade also reflects China's rise and changes in its relations with the world. The report stated that for example, Indonesian President Prabowo and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar will attend, further proving that China is striving to strengthen its relations with neighboring countries in Southeast Asia.
On August 28, Hong Lei, assistant minister of foreign affairs, said that 80 years ago, China and the Soviet Union were the main battlefields of the war against militarism and fascism in Asia and Europe, making great national sacrifices. The people of the two countries fought side by side and supported each other, saving their own nations' crises and the fate of humanity, and made a decisive contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
President Putin's visit to China for the commemorative activities further highlights the high level of the new era of comprehensive strategic cooperation between China and Russia, and declares the unity of China and Russia in safeguarding the achievements of the victory of the World War II.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. In the face of a turbulent international situation, China and Russia, as founding members of the United Nations and permanent members of the Security Council, will continue to work to maintain the authority of the United Nations and international fairness and justice. Within the frameworks of the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the BRICS, they will strengthen cooperation, practice genuine multilateralism, and work together to create a brighter future for the destiny of humanity.
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