Source: China – South China Morning PostBrilliant. Pivotal. Very well held. That is how some countries described the massive military parade in the heart of the Chinese capital on Wednesday.
But these countries are either some of China’s closest neighbours or part of the developing world – a group that Beijing has long sought to influence. Elsewhere, particularly in the West, the reaction was more muted.
The parade had a dual effect – it marked 80 years since the end of World War II and showcased China’s growing military might and…Read More