China's Military Parade: A Warning to Japan and the US

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China's Military Parade: A Warning to Japan and the US
China's military parade is not only meant to "intimidate" Japan — it's a signal to the U.S. as well.


This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Countries around the world will commemorate the event with their own celebrations – including a May ceremony in Russia that is expected to be attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping and even North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. This week, China announced its own plans to commemorate the end of the war with a "grand military parade."

China typically holds a major military parade on every tenth anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic. The last parade came in 2009 under then-President Hu Jintao and incorporated 52 Chinese-made weapons systems, including cruise missiles, drones, and (flying overhead) fighter jets. The 70th anniversary of the end of World War II provides Xi a handy excuse to hold his own military parade without waiting another four years for the 70th anniversary of the PRC to roll around.

Back in 2009, an official from the National Day Military Parade Joint Command attempted to reassure observers that the public display of China's military might was not meant to intimidate anyone. "A country's military ability is not a threat to anyone; what is important is its military policy," he insisted. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying echoed this stance when asked about the 2015 military parade in Tuesday's press conference. "By hosting commemorative events with other counties, China is to awaken each and every virtuous man's desire for and commitment to peace, to refresh people's memory of the history and love for peace, and to showcase China's staunch position of upholding the victory of WWII and the post-war international order, and safeguarding world peace," Hua said.

One Chinese media report, however, is offering a different explanation. An online piece from People's Daily attempts to unravel the political significance of China for the first time holding a military parade not linked to the anniversary of the PRC founding. The very first reason? "To display China's military power." Military might is a crucial aspect of national strength, the piece explains, the necessary backing for both political chess matches and economic competition. Now that China has become a major player in the world's geopolitical scene, it's time for China to display its military power.

The second reason given by the People's Daily piece is the one receiving all the attention: "to intimidate Japan." The piece explains, "In recent years, backed by the U.S. return to Asia strategy for containing China, Japan's China policy has been more and more unrestrained"¦ Barring an unexpected occurrence, Japan is going to take further steps toward amending its pacifist constitution and pushing toward national normalization." The only way to stop this "insane attempt," the piece argues, is for China to show its own military might and demonstrate its determination not to allow Japan to change the post-war order.

To place this analysis in context, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's recent comments about the way he will frame his statement on the war have caused consternation in China. As the Asahi Shimbun reported Monday, Abe might omit certain expressions used in past apologies by former prime ministers Tomiichi Murayama and Junichiro Koizumi, focusing instead on Japan's "intentions for the future, such as what contribution Japan will make for the globe and what sort of world it will help to create." China immediately reacted with dismay; Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said China would be paying close attention to see if Japan is "trying to deny or water down that part of history."

But as much as China's military parade might be a message to Japan, warning against historical revisionism, it's aimed even more at the U.S. Even the People's Daily piece gave a nod to this by repeating a commonly held view in China – that Japan is only causing problems because the U.S. seeks to use it to "contain" China. The parade is meant to convey the message that China has arrived militarily on the world stage. It now has the clout to back up its economic and political interests with force (as, it must be noted, a last resort).

Further adding geopolitical spice to the parade, Chinese media report that Russian President Vladimir Putin is widely expected to attend the parade. According to Chinese media reports, this will be the first time a foreign leader has ever attended such a military parade and the accompanying troop review ceremony. Just as U.S. President Barack Obama spent Monday watching a display of Indian military might, Putin will sit at Xi's side to watch the Chinese military strut its stuff. Talk about sending a geopolitical message.
China’s Military Parade: A Warning to Japan and the US | The Diplomat
China plans army parade with Putin as chief guest

Close on the heels of India inviting US President Barack Obama for its Republic Day parade, China on Tuesday announced plans to hold a major military parade and inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Departing from a practice of conducting such events once in a decade, China will hold the military parade this year in Beijing to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the victories of World War II, official media here reported. China will tighten security for the event, Fu Zhenghua, chief of the Beijing Public Security Bureau was quoted as saying by state run China-org.cn.

The Chinese foreign ministry has confirmed that Russian state leaders will attend the war commemoration, making this the first time that foreign state leaders will attend a Chinese military parade. President Vladimir Putin 8%is likely to be present at the event.

China usually holds a military parade every 10 years to celebrate the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The most recent parade was held in 2009.

China plans army parade with Putin as chief guest - The Times of India
The bon homie between India and the US and the focus on Pivot Asia has spooked China so badly that not only they have departed from norm of holding the parade every 10 years, but also has copycatted India of inviting a foreign leader to be the Chief Guest.

This move by the US and India is being taken by China as a serious threat since Pivot Asia policy of the US is concretising as Japan and Australia are already on board. What is more worrisome to China is that South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Philippines are would be willing partners to join the merry band. that will ruin China's free run and frolic in the South China Sea, Pacific and the Indian Ocean - a string of nettles so to say in the poetic way the Chinese couch their strategic projects. And Russia is not too keen of finding a Superpower on its Eastern South which has a glad eye on Russian properties in Russia's Far East.

China will now realise the sagacity of Bodhidharma - The ignorant mind, with its infinite afflictions, passions, and evils, is rooted in the three poisons. Greed, anger, and delusion.
 

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the indian style narcissism is always amusing ...Lol...
but the ignorance would be much surprising and to be despised in such an internet highly developed times..

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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 23, 2015
Q: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said at the annual press conference on January 21 that the partnership between Russia and China in the international arena gained solid ground as an important element in safeguarding global and regional stability and security. How does China evaluate the current China-Russia relations? What kinds of arrangements has China made on the celebration activities for the 70th anniversary of the victory of World War II?

A: China attaches great importance to the development of China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination, and sets great value on Russia's positive attitude towards expanding and deepening bilateral cooperation in various fields. We are willing to work with the Russian side towards the same direction, maintain the sound momentum of developing bilateral ties at a high level, promote common development and prosperity, and safeguard peace, security and stability of the region and the world.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II. As two main theaters of World War II in Asia and Europe, China and Russia will jointly hold a series of celebration activities, including arrangements for leaders of both sides to attend each other's celebration and commemoration activities.
Russian's yearly victory day parade on 9th May....LOL..(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victory_Day_(9_May) )

under the principle of reciprocity , China would held own victory day parade in Aug/Sep this time

funny thing is ,this arrangements has been decided long time ago...Lol..

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BTW...

.and some idiot didn't know the latest three China National Day parade were held on 1984, 1999, 2009 , in early 1950s, the parades were held every year for 10 years....

.and the idiot didn't know the Khrushchev, Ho Chi Minh ,Norodom Sihanouk etc.. attended quite some China National Day parades in 1950s and recent ones... LOL>.
 
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the indian style narcissism is always amusing ...Lol...
the ignorance would be much surprising and to despised in such a internet highly developed times..

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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 23, 2015
Inane remark.

China is famed for its conformist regimentation.

Deviation is blasphemy.

If China was non conformist, it would not take Deng to wait for Mao's death to say that 'Mao was 30% wrong and 70% right' that all Chinese then started to parrot deviating from their earlier Mao 100% right chant.

Therefore, to deviate from the precedence of 10 year gap between Military Parades is indeed a astonishing departure.

As if the fact that a foreign leader will be the first time the Chief Guest at this military parade.

Oh sure, China will trot out some excuse to justify and that is natural. If it would not be 70 years of World War pizazz, it could be even commemoration of Deng's baby's birth. Anything to justify.

Chicanery is a Chinese pastime and such pulling wool does not work they don't understand in these modern times.

God's own Truth is that China has been spooked by the US India bon homie and the strengthening of the Asia pivot that hits at the jugular of China's free-wheeling hegemonic adventure.

Chinese are real gurughantals.




@shiphone;997321

Was 2009 the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II, when the last military parade was held?

If not, what was the reason?

But then you could always say that it was to celebrate the Chinese year of the Ox.

Yes Oxes require to be commemorated.

The 60th Anniversary of War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is 2005 and not 2009. So?
 
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@shiphone;997321

Was 2009 the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II, when the last military parade was held?

If not, what was the reason?

But then you could always say that it was to celebrate the Chinese year of the Ox.

Yes Oxes require to be commemorated.

1edited...2009's is the national parade on 1st Oct for 60's birthday of New China (1949-2009)... LOL...hopeless indeed..the one in 1999 for 50th birthday, in 1984 for the 35th birthday ...etc..

2.the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II was in 2005, some idiot even don't know the end date of WWII in 1945? Weren't there quite some Army men from the Indian subcontinent fought the war under the 'meter flag' ?

BTW, in case the clumsy couldn't understand... isn't India celeberating the "Republic day" and "Independence Day" with Military Parade respectively?

3. since for the first time China president would attend the Russian victory day parade on May 9th in Moscow, and under the principle of reciprocity, Putin would attend the similar activity in Beijing later...that's why a parade prepared ....Lol..
 
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1edited...2009's is the national parade on 1st Oct for 60's birthday of New China (1949-2009)... LOL...hopeless indeed..the one in 1999 for 50th birthday, in 1984 for the 35th birthday ...etc..

2.the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II was in 2005, some idiot even don't know the end date of WWII in 1945? Weren't there quite some Army men from the Indian subcontinent fought the war under the 'meter flag' ?

BTW, in case the clumsy couldn't understand... isn't India celeberating the "Republic day" and "Independence Day" with Military Parade respectively?

3. since for the first time China president would attend the Russian victory day parade on May 9th in Moscow, and under the principle of reciprocity, Putin would attend the similar activity in Beijing later...that's why a parade prepared ....Lol..
China's vice minister of public security and head of the Beijing Public Security Bureau, Fu Zhenghua - For the first time, China will hold a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War
China to hold first military parade dedicated to WWII victory - Xinhua | English.news.cn

So, suddenly China has realised that it must celebrate it has to commemorate the end of WW II?

Why waking up so late?

Amnesia or Alzheimer's?

Only one mentally challenged would not realise the chicanery involved to find some excuse to do a tit for tat having been spooked by the fear of being targeted at the jugular.

If not to commemorate the end of WW II, some other excuse would have been fished out like Day of the Pigs and Sheep Anniversary or some such tripe. China is good at that.

I am aware that the Chinese are crude, but do desist using abusive words or else you will quit abusing the privileges granted to you.

Idiots may not know when the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II was celebrated, but since I am no idiot I know and that is why I stated the date. The fact that many Chinese don't know that is why they are labelling this conjured rabbit of a magician's hat military parade as victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II

Military Parade in China is held on the National Day (October 1). On this day back in 1949, the Chinese people, under the leadership of Communist Party of China, declared victory in War of Liberation. A grand ceremony was held at Tian'anmen Square. At the ceremony, Mao Zedong, Chairman of the Central People's Government, solemnly declared the founding of P.R.C. and raised the first national flag of China in person. 300,000 soldiers and people gathered at the square for the grand parade and celebration procession. National Day Holiday is of one week, which was called the Golden Week.

Since the foundation of New China, 13 National Day military parades have been held in total up to now, displaying the profound achievements accomplished in the construction of the PLA and showcasing the new spirits of PLA military officers and soldiers.

1949: Highlight of the PRC founding ceremony
1950: A special form of war mobilization
1951: A demonstration of "a nation at arms"
1952: A new member added to the people´s army
1953: The high-profile appearance of "Katyusha"
1954: The final glory of "China's Cossacks"
1955: Ending the army's history of an unranked military
1956: Military symphony in the rain and wind
1957: Domestically-made fighters soar in the blue sky
1958: A collective appearance of cadets from military colleges
1959: Different parade Commander and parade Director
1984: Take great strides along the road to socialism with Chinese characteristics
1999: The PLA displays turn of the century style

Now note this from China Daily
Farce to fuss over China's military parade

Such a fuss will only be a farce, even if the parade news is confirmed by the Chinese government. The unusual military parade, if it is held in September to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression, it will only be part of the series of activities to commemorate the World Anti-Fascist War.

It's true that the parade will be special and rare as it will not be held on the anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic. In the past two decades, two military parades were held in 1999 and 2009 to celebrate the 50th and 60 anniversaries of founding of New China.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2015-01/27/content_19418728.htm
How look at the double speak of CCTV and Chinese like you with the historical dates and facts

September 3rd marks the 65th anniversary of China´s victory in its war of resistance against Japanese aggression and as well as victory in World War Two. People across the country are observing the day with celebrations.
65th Anniversary of Victory in War against Japan - Japan surrender- world war two - 65th anniversary - CCTV-News - CNTV-English
[B]Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression[/B]

After it was established in 1987, the museum has been developed in several phases. In front of the museum is the Square Against the Japanese Aggression with an area of 8,600 square meters, where a watchful lion sculpture stands in the center, representing the arousal of the Chinese nation. On each side of the central axis of the square lie seven pieces of lawn, representing the Incident of July 7 and the 14-year war of the Chinese nation against Japanese aggression. A 14-meter high flag pole on the white marble base stands high in the north part of the square. With the outer wall made of creamy marble and the bronze gate with patters of medals of independence and liberty, the museum looks solemn and grandiose.'
http://www.1937china.com/enweb/20120621/8536.shtml
As usual the double speak, obfuscation with facts, high rhetoric and hyperbole that is patently Chinese including you.

Now tell me that there is a lot of difference between 'Resistance' and 'Defeating Aggression'.

Or say that everything is the same since China is blessed with 100 years of National Shame.

But the Chinese always rises to the flavour of the Season and a great chameleons.

Got that Steve? Guess who is the idiot?
 
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They have held parades before. Why is it suddenly a warning to other nations? Way I see it, it was a warning all along.
 

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I am aware that the Chinese are crude, but do desist using abusive words or else you will quit abusing the privileges granted to you.
Thats the one thing in which they hide their incompetence sir. Just like their commie counterparts .

That apart

I think we can read this news along the line of this news too sir.

China Flight Tests New Stealth Jet During Obama Visit
The J-31 flights coincided with President Obama's visit to Beijing for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting. In a speech and meetings with Chinese leaders, Obama called on China to curtail cyber theft of trade secrets.

China obtained secrets from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter through cyber attacks against a subcontractor for Lockheed Martin. The technology has shown up in China's first stealth jet, the J-20, and in the J-31. Both of the jets' design features and equipment are similar to those of the F-35.

This incident they pushed aside saying that the Administrative people was not aware of the test scheduled on that date. :D
 
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I am aware that the Chinese are crude, but do desist using abusive words or else you will quit abusing the privileges granted to you.
Thats the one thing in which they hide their incompetence sir. Just like their commie counterparts .

That apart

I think we can read this news along the line of this news too sir.

China Flight Tests New Stealth Jet During Obama Visit
The J-31 flights coincided with President Obama's visit to Beijing for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting. In a speech and meetings with Chinese leaders, Obama called on China to curtail cyber theft of trade secrets.

China obtained secrets from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter through cyber attacks against a subcontractor for Lockheed Martin. The technology has shown up in China's first stealth jet, the J-20, and in the J-31. Both of the jets' design features and equipment are similar to those of the F-35.

This incident they pushed aside saying that the Administrative people was not aware of the test scheduled on that date. :D
 
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Inane remark.

China is famed for its conformist regimentation.

Deviation is blasphemy.

If China was non conformist, it would not take Deng to wait for Mao's death to say that 'Mao was 30% wrong and 70% right' that all Chinese then started to parrot deviating from their earlier Mao 100% right chant.

Therefore, to deviate from the precedence of 10 year gap between Military Parades is indeed a astonishing departure.

As if the fact that a foreign leader will be the first time the Chief Guest at this military parade.

Oh sure, China will trot out some excuse to justify and that is natural. If it would not be 70 years of World War pizazz, it could be even commemoration of Deng's baby's birth. Anything to justify.

Chicanery is a Chinese pastime and such pulling wool does not work they don't understand in these modern times.

God's own Truth is that China has been spooked by the US India bon homie and the strengthening of the Asia pivot that hits at the jugular of China's free-wheeling hegemonic adventure.

Chinese are real gurughantals.




@shiphone;997321

Was 2009 the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II, when the last military parade was held?

If not, what was the reason?

But then you could always say that it was to celebrate the Chinese year of the Ox.

Yes Oxes require to be commemorated.

The 60th Anniversary of War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is 2005 and not 2009. So?
So the whole parade is because China is afraid of the Obama - Modi meeting? Despite the fact the the parade was scheduled even before Modi's election as prime minister?

ROFL! Whenever I need a little comedy, I go through the latest of your China-is-an-evil-empire threads.


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So the whole parade is because China is afraid of the Obama - Modi meeting? Despite the fact the the parade was scheduled even before Modi's election as prime minister?

ROFL! Whenever I need a little comedy, I go through the latest of your China-is-an-evil-empire threads.


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No, no one is afraid of anyone.

How convenient to state that the Chinese Parade was planned earlier than the Obama visit.

That is why it is being reported now!

If it were so, then why all the media hype from China about the Parade after the visit?


Example
Farce to fuss over China's military parade

Such a fuss will only be a farce, even if the parade news is confirmed by the Chinese government. The unusual military parade, if it is held in September to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression, it will only be part of the series of activities to commemorate the World Anti-Fascist War.

It's true that the parade will be special and rare as it will not be held on the anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic. In the past two decades, two military parades were held in 1999 and 2009 to celebrate the 50th and 60 anniversaries of founding of New China.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion...t_19418728.htm
You like a little comedy, bully for you. The above is there right from China.

And You Chinese posters are a total comedy all the time. No little, but BIG Time.

China is not an Evil Empire. The COMMUNIST Chinese are heading China and making it appear to be an evil Empire. Lots of Difference.
 
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China has prade in the pass. This one is no different especially it's 70th after wwii
 

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