President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is "unstoppable" as the country's military displayed for the first time some of its brand-new weapons, including hypersonic, laser and long-range ballistic missiles.
Addressing an impressive parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China's victory against Japanese aggression in World War II, Xi said, "the Chinese nation is never intimidated by any bullies and always forges ahead," in a veiled dig at US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
"History cautions us that humanity rises and falls together," he said.