China to hold military parade on Victory Day

Xi to review troops and deliver speech during 80th anniversary celebrations

China will hold a grand military parade in Beijing on Sept 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory against Japanese aggression and fascism, aiming to demonstrate China's firm resolve to uphold the achievements of World War II victory and international fairness and justice, senior officials announced on Tuesday in Beijing.

President Xi Jinping will review the troops during the parade, which will be held as part of a grand gathering to commemorate the anniversary. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will deliver a speech at the gathering.

China has designated Sept 3 as Victory Day to mark the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender on Sept 2, 1945.