'Trump's out, Xi's in': BBC correspondents react to China's military parade

Published: 9/3/2025
'Trump's out, Xi's in': BBC correspondents react to China's military parade
China's military parade, marking 80 years since World War Two victory, showcased new weaponry including nuclear missiles and drones. Xi Jinping, flanked by Putin and Kim, aims to assert Beijing as a global power amid Trump's tariffs disrupting world order. As Western leaders watch China's rapid military advancements, concerns arise over a potential shift in global dominance away from the US-led order.