The world is about to see a powerful image. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will travel to Beijing, China, very soon. He plans to stand with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This rare meeting will happen at a massive military parade. The parade on September 3, 2025, marks a special day. It celebrates 80 years since the end of the Sino-Japanese War and World War II.
China’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the news on August 28, 2025. They announced that leaders from 26 countries will join the celebration. Mr. Putin is already on the guest list. Mr. Kim’s attendance is particularly noteworthy. It will be his first time at such a high-level international event. The last time, in 2015, North Korea only sent a top official, Choe Ryong Hae, to represent them.
The parade itself promises to be a grand show of force. It will take place in Beijing’s famous Tiananmen Square. The event will run for about 70 minutes. More than 70,000 soldiers will march in 45 groups. China also plans to reveal its newest military gear. This includes advanced fighter jets, tanks, and systems to stop drones. President Xi Jinping will personally inspect the troops.
Experts are watching this gathering closely. They see the three leaders – Kim, Xi, and Putin – standing together as a huge political statement. It sends a message around the globe. This image will highlight the strong friendship between China and North Korea. China’s Foreign Ministry has said both nations will keep working for peace and stability in the region.
This upcoming visit is Mr. Kim’s first trip to China in six years. His last visit was in 2019. That trip celebrated 70 years of diplomatic ties between China and North Korea. Before that, 2018 was a busy year for Mr. Kim on the world stage. He traveled to China three times that year, showing how important these meetings are.