Chinese leader Xi Jinping brandished a sophisticated new arsenal in a grand military parade on Wednesday, showcasing weapons and aircraft that Beijing can use to challenge U.S. power in the Asia-Pacific region. The goal, Chinese Maj. Gen. Wu Zeke said, is to “demonstrate our military’s formidable strategic deterrent capability” and “win future wars.” The military hardware on display was all made in China and in operational service, Wu said, much of it shown in public for the first time. Here is a guide to some of Wednesday’s highlights. The procession opened with forces on the march, and more than 10,000 took part. Beijing has the world’s largest active army, estimated at about two million personnel, though its battlefield ability has yet to be tested. Formations on parade included troops from China’s Cyberspace Force and Aerospace Force, new arms of the Chinese military established in 2024, foreshadowing some of the weapons innovations on display.

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