What has Happened: Yesterday, China held one of its largest military parades ever, with Chinese President Xi Jinping joined by many foreign leaders (several of whom are at odds with the United States) in a display of unity. Of note, guests at the parade included Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (this was the first time Putin, Kim, and Xi have been seen together in public). The “Victory Day” parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of Imperial Japan’s surrender at the end of World War II, featured advanced Chinese weaponry, including fighter jets, hypersonic missiles, ... Academy SITREP – China’s Victory Day Parade