WWII parade details released
China on Tuesday revealed plans for its commemorative activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, which is to include the invitation of foreign militaries to participate in a parade in Beijing on September 3.
Beijing to replace 11 miles of guardrails on streets
Beijing will replace guardrails on major downtown streets as it prepares for a military parade and celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the war against Japanese aggression.
China's parade to mark victory of WWII beyond reproach: defense ministry
A Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that China's parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of World War II in September follows the common practice of other countries and was beyond reproach.
China air force train hard for V-Day parade
Air troops for the upcoming V-Day parade on Sep. 3 are busily engaged in training as they anticipate a flawless display.
China's new bomber to debut in V-Day parade
China will showcase a novel model of bomber aircraft in the military parade in Beijing on Sept.3, according to military sources.
China province curbs traffic to clean air for military parade
North China's Hebei Province joined Beijing in curbing traffic Friday to clean the air for the Sept 3 military parade commemorating the end of World War II.
Kazakh soldiers depart for Beijing to attend victory parade
A guard of honor from Kazakhstan consisting of some 100 soldiers departed for China Monday to attend the September 3 parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
China's female honor guards to appear in V-Day parade
China's female guards of honor will for the first time attend a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II on Sept. 3 in Beijing.
Beijing to tighten mail security for war anniversary
Beijing will tighten parcel mail security as the city counts down to the Sept. 3 military parade commemorating World War II victory, the State Post Bureau (SPB) said in a statement on Sunday.
Forbidden City to close for 13 days
The Forbidden City will not open to the public from Aug. 22 to Sept. 3, the Palace Museum confirmed Friday.
Russian soldiers in Beijing for parade rehearsal: report
Soldiers from Russia's 154th Preobrazhensky Independent Commandant's regiment has arrived in Beijing to join the joint rehearsal for the Sept. 3 parade on Tian'anmen Square, Russian media reported.
Tiananmen Square road gets explosion-proof upgrade for military parade
The main avenue fronting Beijing's Tiananmen Square is being outfitted with an explosion-proof layer underneath, as the military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory in the anti-fascist war approaches.
Gas stations to close during WWII parade
Some of the gasoline stations of one of China's major petroleum companies will be suspended temporarily in Beijing during next month's military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, a company spokesman told the Global Times.
Tian'anmen Square decoration completed ahead of V-Day parade
Floral and lighting decorations at Beijing's downtown Tian'anmen Square have been completed ahead of the celebration for the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.
Putin pays tribute to China's sacrifice in WWII
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that China was the main battlefield in Asian countries' resistance against militarism in WWII, sacrificing millions of lives.
Overseas journalists invited to cover China's V-Day celebrations
Domestic and overseas journalists are welcome to cover events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing next month, the event's publicity team said on Monday.
Anti-terrorists in parade
An anti-terrorist formation consisting of 18 armored police vehicles will be showcased in the military parade on September 3 in Beijing, military sources revealed on Friday.
China's Beidou positioning system used in V-Day parade training
Chinese troops will not put a step out of time thanks to Beidou's highly accurate navigational systems, which have been used during training for the World War II military parade.