On September 3rd, after watching the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Anti-Japanese War, Iraqi journalist Fang Haoming from China-Arab TV said he couldn't calm his emotions. "Especially when the doves were released and balloons floated up at the end, I started crying uncontrollably."

Fang Haoming revealed that he experienced two wars during his childhood and particularly hopes that the Middle East can achieve peace and live like the Chinese people do.

He stated that the military parade serves to remember history and create a shared future. China invites more countries to come to China for cooperation and development together, making the world one big family, just like the inscription on Tiananmen Gate that reads "Long Live the Great Unity of the World's Peoples."

A Gaza resident living in China became emotional while watching the live broadcast of the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Anti-Japanese War, saying "China is now so powerful, I hope my country can be like this too," emphasizing that strength earns international respect.

**Foreign Media Praise the September 3rd Parade**

On September 3rd, the grand ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was held solemnly in Beijing. The concentrated display of new-generation military equipment during the parade attracted global media attention.

According to correspondents observing from Russia, Russian society at all levels paid high attention to the commemorative ceremony. Multiple Russian media outlets provided live broadcasts or real-time updates. Russian media generally believed that Putin's attendance at the commemorative activities in Beijing received extremely high-level treatment. The joint appearance of Chinese and Russian leaders in Beijing serves both as remembrance of history and declaration for the future. This commemorative event not only demonstrated China's firm stance on maintaining peace but also showcased the new face of China's national defense construction and national development in the new era.

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) noted in its live text coverage titled "Neat Formation is One of Chinese People's Favorite Focus Points" that one important highlight of the September 3rd parade was the orderly formations. The reviewed officers and soldiers' leg movements, marching speed, and head turning angles were completely synchronized. This coordination level achieved through high-intensity training fully demonstrated the military's discipline and strength. In Beijing, audience members interviewed by BBC said: "So many heads of state and friends of China coming here shows that the world stands on the side of justice. This parade not only displays China's national strength but also shows the world that China stands on the side of justice."

"Tanks rolled past in mighty columns, jets roared overhead, and soldiers marched in perfect step - this was a parade that displayed unstoppable power," CNN stated in its live text coverage section titled "The Psychology of Military Parades." The grand parade held in Beijing today marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, in which China was an important member of the world's anti-fascist alliance and the main battlefield against Japanese fascism.

The Australian Financial Review published an article titled "China's Parade Sends Clear Message: Too Strong to Defeat," noting that high-tech equipment including hypersonic weapons and unmanned vessels made concentrated appearances in the September 3rd parade, demonstrating China's growing confidence. The report noted that in the weeks before the parade began, hundreds of parade-related trending topics had already appeared on Chinese social media platforms, filled with patriotism and national pride. Some videos combined history with modern technology, using AI-generated content to commemorate anti-war veterans, while other posts focused on China's modernization, describing fighter jets under sunlight as "hardcore romance."

Singapore's Channel NewsAsia published multiple reports focusing on details of the September 3rd parade, stating that the grand parade held in Beijing integrated military display with patriotic sentiment. "The neatly arranged troops, armored convoys, and fighter jets flying overhead serve both as commemoration of victory in the war and embodiment of China's national defense modernization and national determination." The article also noted that numerous foreign leaders attended the parade, demonstrating China's diplomatic influence.

Kazakh International News Agency reported that the September 3rd parade aimed to remember history, pay tribute to martyrs, and demonstrate the achievements of China's military modernization and determination to maintain world peace. The report pointed out that the event attracted participation from numerous foreign dignitaries, reflecting international society's collective commemoration of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.

Vietnam News Agency reported that over the past eighty years, despite changing international situations, the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War continues to be remembered and celebrated by peace-loving people worldwide. The historic victory of the anti-fascist war opened a new chapter in world political history and laid a solid foundation for today's world peace, stability, and sustainable development.

**Foreign Netizens: True Strength and Confidence**

This parade received attention from global netizens.

Some netizens expressed on social platform X: "Looking forward to spectacular performances! I'm sure the drones will be incredible!"

After the parade began, netizens posted on X platform: "China's military parade! Wow! This is true strength and confidence!"

Some netizens commented: "Impressive display of power! Unity and equality are crucial for global stability."

Some netizens shared videos showing 26 helicopters forming the number "80" in the sky during the parade. An Arab region netizen commented: "We hope to visit this parade in person."

During the parade, when the aerial unmanned combat formation appeared, netizens in the comments section of related X platform videos exclaimed: "No longer science fiction... this is real battlefield technology."

In the YouTube live broadcast comments section, Korean netizens expressed: "Truly impressive, China..." "This is China's power."

Other Korean netizens stated: "We should acknowledge what deserves acknowledgment! Only then can (Korea) progress."

In the CNBC-TV18 channel's live broadcast comments section on YouTube, netizens commented: "This is a very beautiful military parade."

Another netizen said: "China shows us that her strength lies in her people."