What military hardware will go on show for China’s 70th anniversary parade?

the National Day display on 1st.October will be a traditional show of advanced military muscle, the weaponry on show will be chosen carefully to avoid ruffling the feathers of the United States as the two tussle over trade, according to sources close to the Chinese armed forces. One military insider said a list of dozens of weapons had been submitted to the country’s leadership to consider for inclusion in the parade, and the final arrangements would depend in some part on relations with the US.

Whatever the final decision, the event would showcase all facets of the military, said General Han Weiguo, commander of the PLA Ground Force. Han, who oversaw preparations for a massive display of military hardware two years ago in Inner Mongolia for the 90th anniversary of the PLA, said that all units, including the rocket and strategic support forces, were already going through their paces in readiness for October 1.

A Beijing civil servant said many military and government organisations, as well as some middle schools in the capital had finished choosing the staff and pupils who would line the route. military source said formal rehearsals would start few months ahead of the day. “The weather in Beijing is so cold now. You will see soldiers and students practising marching when spring comes,” the source said.

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