Beijing is preparing for one of its most significant military parades in years, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. The event will showcase over 10,000 troops, modern aircraft, and advanced armored vehicles — a strong signal of China’s growing military power. This comes at a time when Russia remains active in global conflicts and North Korea continues to pursue missile development. With these nations asserting themselves militarily, many are questioning how their combined or individual power stacks up against the United States, traditionally seen as the world’s dominant military force.