Power and a touch of paranoia as China prepares to host grand military parade

China prepares to host a grand military parade in Beijing, showcasing President Xi Jinping's power and military might. The event, marking 80 years since Japan's surrender in World War II, features attendance by world leaders such as Putin and Kim Jong Un. Amidst this display of strength, Xi aims to project influence as a world leader while emphasizing domestic pride and patriotism. The parade, set against a backdrop of growing tensions with the US and economic challenges at home, underscores China's control and cautiousness in preparation.