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Thursday, October 08, 2009

Judging China's military ambitions

DF-31 TelarFor a state leader who wants to show off improved national power, a military parade including a formal inspection is perhaps the best opportunity.

By displaying elite troops and advanced arms, the country's dignity and legitimacy can be confirmed at home and promoted abroad.

The military parade in China that took place in Beijing on Oct. 1 to celebrate the country's 60th National Day showed off the forces of the country.

About 50 advanced weapons systems and elite troops from the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Second Artillery Corps were displayed.

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