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Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over the parade, flanked by Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un—an unprecedented sight as the first-ever public appearance of the trio together. Xi delivered a powerful speech emphasizing China's resilience and independence, declaring, "The Chinese nation is a great nation that does not fear violence and that stands independent and strong." During the ceremony, Xi engaged actively with Putin and Kim, exchanging conversations amid the parade's spectacular displays.