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Who were the foreign leaders at China's military parade?

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Posted on September 3, 2025

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(Reuters) -The following is a list of foreign heads of state or government representatives which attended the massive military parade in Beijing, showcasing China's growing firepower and geopolitical

Foreign Leaders Attend China's Grand Military Parade in Beijing

Overview of the Military Parade and Attendees

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Key Attendees at the Parade

(Reuters) -Over 25 foreign heads of state or government attended a massive military parade in Beijing on Wednesday, as Chinese President Xi Jinping seeks to cast the country as the custodian of a post-U.S. international order.

Guests of Honour

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were the guests of honour, and flanked Xi at the parade.

Other Notable Leaders

Others who attended were:

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel

Vietnamese President Luong Cuong

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov

Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu

Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh

Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing

Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico

Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon

Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdymukhamedov

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa

(Compiled by Raju Gopalakrishnan; Editing by Michael Perry)

Key Takeaways

  • Over 25 foreign leaders attended the parade in Beijing.
  • Xi Jinping aims to position China as a global leader.
  • Putin and Kim Jong Un were guests of honour.
  • The parade underscores China's international influence.
  • Leaders from Asia, Africa, and Europe were present.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the guests of honour at the military parade?
The guests of honour at the military parade were Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who flanked Xi Jinping.
How many foreign leaders attended the military parade?
Over 25 foreign heads of state or government attended the massive military parade in Beijing.
Which countries were represented by their leaders at the parade?
Countries represented included Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, Cuba, Vietnam, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Republic of the Congo, Serbia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Zimbabwe.
What was the purpose of the military parade?
The military parade aimed to showcase China's position as a custodian of a post-pandemic world and strengthen its international relations.
Who compiled and edited the article?
The article was compiled by Raju Gopalakrishnan and edited by Michael Perry.

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