The first full rehearsal of the parade in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory over militaristic Japan was held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the ag reported. Xinhua.
“On the night of Saturday to Sunday, a dress rehearsal of the celebrations in honor of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing,“ the statement said.
According to the agency, about 22,000 people took part in the event.
In late August and early September, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China, during which he will participate in events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in World War II and the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. In particular, a large-scale military parade will be held in Beijing on September 3, where China will present modern domestically produced equipment that is in its arsenal.