China showcases military muscle as Xi hosts Putin and Kim at parade

World faces 'peace or war' choice, Xi says; guests highlight East-West divide

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as they attend a military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Pool/Tass)

WATARU SUZUKI

BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said the world once again faces a "choice between peace and war," as he showcased his country's advanced weaponry and international clout Wednesday with a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

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