China unveils full land, sea and air nuclear triad for first time at largest ever military parade: ‘Unstoppable’
In a rare and symbolic display of unity, Chinese President Xi Jinping stood alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at China’s largest-ever military parade, held in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on Wednesday. The event marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II and underscored growing ties among the three leaders amid rising tensions with the West.
The parade featured the first public unveiling of China’s full nuclear triad — its land-, sea-, and air-based nuclear capabilities — including a new intercontinental ballistic missile reportedly capable of reaching targets up to 12,400 miles away. Also showcased were torpedo-shaped underwater drones, hypersonic weapons, and the newly developed Type-100 battle tank equipped with advanced defense and reconnaissance systems.
President Xi declared that the “great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable,” reaffirming his commitment to building a “world-class” military force. Earlier in the week, at a regional security summit, Xi called for international unity against what he described as “hegemonism and power politics” — comments widely interpreted as directed at the United States.
The presence of Putin and Kim at the event highlighted a shared interest in challenging the existing global order. Both leaders were among more than two dozen foreign dignitaries attending the parade, mostly from non-Western nations. Following the event, Putin and Kim held a private meeting lasting over two hours, during which Putin reportedly invited Kim to visit Russia. Putin also expressed appreciation for North Korea’s support in Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The parade, and the military capabilities on display, signal China’s increasing ambition to assert itself regionally and globally, with analysts warning that the combination of advanced sea-based drones and missile systems could significantly restrict the operational space of rival navies in contested areas.
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