According to the U.S. publication NSJ on September 5, China held a grand military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. This parade for the first time concentrated on showcasing multiple types of stealth fighter jets, including the J-20 and J-35.

Several media outlets pointed out that although this parade is apparently a display of equipment and technology, its deeper significance lies in sending clear signals in three different directions:

First, it conveys to the domestic audience the strength of the nation, the progress of science and technology, and the confidence in security;

Second, it demonstrates to neighboring countries the country's leading role in maintaining regional peace and stability;

Third, it expresses to the United States and Western countries that China has the capability and willingness to shape the global security landscape.

Parade scene

The immediate impression of this parade for domestic audiences is one of awe and pride.

The J-20 formation flight, the appearance of the carrier-based J-35, and the debut of unmanned combat systems in a systematic form fully demonstrate the breakthrough progress made by China's aviation industry and modern military construction.

This is not only a technological advancement, but also a reflection of national confidence.

From "better to buy than to make" to "better to make than to buy," and now to self-reliance and full coverage, China has proven with facts that it has reached the peak of the world's scientific and industrial systems.

The parade allows the public to clearly feel that the strength of the motherland is real and visible, and it is a tangible guarantee of safety.

This sense of security comes from the steady rise of the country's overall strength.

More importantly, this parade has reinforced people's confidence in the future - not to provoke trouble, but not to fear it. Facing any challenge, China has the ability to protect its homeland and dignity.

Parade scene

For neighboring countries, the significance of this parade is more reflected in the stability of regional order and the confirmation of leadership.

Asia is currently the most complex and sensitive focal point in the global security framework, without a doubt, with multiple risks intertwined, such as historical legacy issues, geopolitical friction, and external intervention.

In this context, China's high-level parade showing existing military power is not meant to intimidate, but to strongly indicate that the peace of this region needs a stable force that can hold the bottom line.

With the introduction of the J-35 carrier-based stealth fighter jets, China's joint air and sea combat capabilities have significantly improved, meaning it has stronger response capabilities for maritime channel security and regional public safety incidents.

Neighboring countries see from this that China has become a stabilizer rather than a variable, a responsible major country with long-term strategic endurance.

The stronger China's capabilities are in the South China Sea, East China Sea, and surrounding airspace, the more likely the region will avoid miscalculations.

The message behind the parade is not to be the top dog, but to have the responsibility and conditions to protect a shared peaceful soil for common development.

Parade scene

The signal sent to the United States and the West is even more profound.

The multiple stealth fighter jets, unmanned platforms, and electronic warfare systems showcased by China in this event mark that its air force is moving toward a structure centered on the fifth generation.

This leap is not only reflected in quantity and variety, but also in the formation of systematized combat capabilities.

In other words, China is no longer just having several advanced fighter jets, but is capable of building a modern air combat system composed of all elements.

The emergence of this capability means that China now has the ability to take more initiative in global security affairs.

This voice is not challenging any country, but declaring its legitimate security interests.

For the West, which has long relied on military presence to dominate global affairs, China's rapid rise may cause anxiety, but it should also prompt reflection: In a multipolar era, should we continue with unilateral pressure, or try to build a new balance of win-win cooperation?

The core of this parade is not to show off power, nor to scare anyone, but to solemnly and restrainedly express the attitude of a responsible major country: China's strength is for maintaining peace, not for challenging anyone, replacing anyone, or reshaping hegemony.

China adheres to the path of peaceful development, advocates the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, and opposes unilateralism and Cold War thinking.

China is more willing to work with the world to solve problems, rather than create them.

The parade showcases technical capabilities, but also a strategic transparency, allowing the world to see: what we are doing, what we are guarding, and what kind of path we want to walk.

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