BEIJING - China concluded its V-Day commemorations on Wednesday, with 80,000 doves and 80,000 balloons released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing.
President Xi Jinping waved to spectators as the patriotic song Ode to the Motherland resonated.
A massive military parade was staged in Tian'anmen Square as part of the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
During the parade, China unveiled its land-, sea-, and air-based strategic forces as the nuclear triad for the first time.
The triad included JingLei-1 air-based long-range missile, JuLang-3 submarine-launched intercontinental missile, DongFeng-61 land-based intercontinental missile, and new type DongFeng-31 land-based intercontinental missile.
The weapons are China's strategic "ace" power to safeguard the country's sovereignty and nation's dignity.
Meanwhile, China's hypersonic missiles with all-weather combat capabilities - YingJi-21, DongFeng-17, and DongFeng-26D - passed through Tian'anmen Square.
The liquid-fueled intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles DongFeng-5C, which have a global strike range, also marched through the square.
ChangJian-20A, YingJi-18C, and ChangJian-1000 cruise missiles were unveiled during the parade to showcase long-range precise strike and multi-domain deterrence capabilities. It is the first time the cruise missiles of the PLA Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force units form a joint formation in parade.
The nation's reconnaissance-and-strike drones, wingman drones, and unmanned ship-based helicopters were also showcased in Tian'anmen Square. The weapons can carry out stealth assault, cover wide range, and collaborate autonomously.
Sea-based unmanned warfare equipment, including China's new-type unmanned underwater vehicle, boat and mine-laying system, made an appearance as well.
At the parade, four types of carrier-based air defense equipment made appearance, composing a multi-layered system for air defense covering all ranges.
China also showcased its anti-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) systems. The formation included anti-UAV missile-gun integrated system, high-energy laser weapons, and high-power microwave weapons. The three types of weapons form the powerful "trio" in the PLA's anti-UAV system.
PLA's aerospace, cyberspace, information support forces made debut
In Wednesday's military parade, the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s Aerospace Force, Cyberspace Force and Information Support Force made its debut through Tian'anmen Square.
China's cyberspace warfare equipment also made an appearance. The four types of equipment being reviewed can consolidate cyber defense, and empower all-domain operations.
The nation's electronic countermeasures were showcased during the parade. The five types of electronic countermeasure equipment included in the formation are capable of aerial and space defense and countermeasures, and disconnecting enemy networks and breaking digital chains.
Meanwhile, a long-range artillery formation marched through Tian'anmen Square. The two types of 191 long-range box-shaped rocket artillery can carry out battle-level strikes and tactical support, which expand the boundaries of ground combat.
A ground assault formation consisting of new-generation armored vehicles of the PLA Army, including Type-100 tanks and Type-100 fighting vehicles, also passed through Tian'anmen Square.
