Photo courtesy of Xinhua China’s largest-ever military parade, held on September 3, brought more than 12,000 PLA troops under Xi Jinping’s command. The event highlighted the People’s Liberation Army’s modernization, with advanced weapons displayed as much for international signaling as for domestic pride. It also showcased Xi Jinping’s achievements in driving military reform. Xi first outlined his roadmap at the 19th Party Congress in 2017, setting milestones to achieve major progress by 2027, full modernization by 2035, and a “world-class military” by 2049. The 2025 parade, held just ahead of the 2027 benchmark, was intended to prove these reforms are no longer abstract goals but visible realities, reinforcing Xi’s vision and sending a clear message at home and abroad that China’s military modernization is active,…
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