Opinion | Victory Day parade showcased China's determination to be a force for peace

Images and messages from the Victory Day parade in Beijing will long resonate as a reflection of the country's will and military readiness to safeguard national security from threats to world peace. The strength and solidarity of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) were on show at home and abroad. Advertisement Thousands, including dignitaries from around the world, watched the parade of PLA soldiers and new military hardware roll by as helicopters and advanced warplanes roared overhead. The abiding message of a parade showcasing military preparedness was the need to cherish and defend peace. In his opening address, President Xi Jinping…