Soldiers march during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II in Tiananmen Square.
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World leaders have gathered in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War II.

In front of a 10,000-strong crowd, Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised armed forces and and China was ready to take a leading role in the world.

Following the address, a parade showcased military hardware and featured troops marching in rhythmic lockstep.

Scroll through to see photos of the military parade.

Soldiers march during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II in Tiananmen Square.
Soldiers march in unison. (Getty)
Military personnel take part in a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Military personnel take part in a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender held in front of Tiananmen Gate. (AP)
This year's parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of leaders like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and Narendra Modi.
This year’s parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of leaders like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un and Narendra Modi. (Supplied)
Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was among the world leaders in attendance in Beijing.
Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews was among the world leaders in attendance in Beijing. (Supplied)
Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the troops ahead of a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the troops ahead of the parade. (AP)
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at the military parade in Beijing, China.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at the military parade in Beijing. (AP)
Putin walks to attend a joint photo session of the heads of foreign delegations invited to the military parade.
Putin walks to attend a joint photo session of the heads of foreign delegations invited to the military parade. (AP)
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrive at a military parade.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrive at the parade. (AP)
Helicopters take part in a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing.
Helicopters took part in the display. (AP)
Armoured vehicles and soldiers are seen during the military parade.
Armoured vehicles and soldiers are seen during the military parade. (Getty)
Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen speaking on a giant screen ahead of the military parade.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen speaking on a giant screen. (AP)
Balloons and doves are released into the air during the military parade.
Balloons and doves are released into the air during the military parade. (Getty)
Soldiers rehearse prior to the military parade.
Soldiers rehearse prior to the parade. (Getty)
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