China’s extravagant military parade on Wednesday sent a clear signal: Beijing possesses the firepower, partnerships and ambition to mold a new world order — one it aims to dominate. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/09/04/world/china-parade-shows-who-is-calling-the-shots/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #china #northkorea #russia #xijinping #us #donaldtrump #kimjongun #vladimirputin #pla #defense #usmilitary #taiwan #wwii