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Topics: China, Vladimir Putin
Callum Jones
China unveiled new weapons and nuclear missiles at President Xi Jinping’s military parade in the country on Wednesday (September 3).
The world's eyes are very much on China right now after Vladimir Putin received a warm welcome - and handshake - from his Chinese counterpart, who referred to him as an 'old friend'.
North Korea's Kim Jong-Un was also at the event in Beijing on Wednesday (September 3), in what was a rare occasion for the three world leaders to be standing side-by-side.
A military parade marched through the Chinese capital Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.
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Leaders from some 26 countries friendly to Beijing were in attendance, as the country unveiled a whole new line-up of weapons and nuclear missiles.
First of all, the Chinese revealed robot dogs, which were paraded on top of armoured vehicles and could be unitised on the battlefield should China wish to do so.
As their names suggests, the form of weapon is literally a robot dog, as China focuses on what they describe as 'intelligentised warfare', the Independent notes.
China also showcased fighter jets and bombers as a number of fighter jets and bombers were seen overhead during the parade.
A sea drone estimated to be around 60ft long was also detailed, while nuclear-capable weapons were also revealed.
The JL-1, which was displayed on a military truck at the parade, is the first air-launched nuclear missile, and alongside the DF-61 and DF-31, are China's 'first concentrated display' of 'land, sea and air triad strategic nuclear forces'.
New YJ missiles were also included in the parade, with the new anti-ship YJ-21 capable of a range over 600km, as per Bloomberg.
It comes after Chinese president Xi Jinping issued a warning to the rest of the world, saying nations across the globe must choose between 'peace and war'.
At the parade, a hot mic captured what was seemingly said between Xi and Putin.
The Russian leader's comments were being interpreted for the Chinese president.
As per Reuters and the Associated Press, relaying Putin's words, the interpreter said in Mandarin: "With continuous advances in biotechnology, human organs will be increasingly transplanted - letting us live younger and younger, and perhaps even achieve immortality."
In his own voice, Xi responded: "In this century, it's anticipated that it may be possible for people to live to 150 years old."
Certainly a chilling inside.