China’s massive military parade in September 2025 showcased its rapidly advancing air force, featuring multiple stealth fighters like the J-35. -However, the anticipated H-20 stealth bomber was a notable no-show.

More than two dozen world leaders were expected to attend the parade as China displays some of its newest and most advanced weapons.

BEIJING -- China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.

Xi Jinping rolls out his latest weapons and a red carpet for Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

There was an extraordinary display of military might on the streets of Beijing. China's parade was the culmination of several days of high-level diplomacy, without the United States, as China seeks to cement its place as a preeminent global power.