West Stays Away as China Hosts Military Parade With Iran, Russia, and North Korea
China in Focus
Aug-28-2025
Leaders from Russia, Iran, and North Korea are set to gather in Beijing next week as guests of the military parade in Tiananmen Square. China’s economy is under strain, with reports that even government workers are going unpaid. Yet Beijing is pouring massive sums into military drills. What message is China sending—and who is i…
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