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NorthKoreaBeijing Tightens Security Ahead of 80th Victory Day Parade; Xi, Putin, Kim to Share Tiananmen Reviewing Stand

[On Monday, cyclists pass in front of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, just two days before the 80th-anniversary parade celebrating China’s victory in World War II. 2025.9.1 / News1] Beijing is on high alert as the 80th-anniversary of China’s World War II Victory Day parade approaches, now just two days away.

[On Monday, people take commemorative photos in front of a sculpture near Tiananmen Square in Beijing, as the city prepares for the upcoming 80th-anniversary parade. 2025.9.1 / News1] The event is drawing global attention, with the leaders of North Korea, China, and Russia set to share the reviewing stand.

[Safety fences are installed throughout downtown Beijing on Monday, two days before the major military parade.

2025.9.1 / News1] The event is drawing global attention, with the leaders of North Korea, China, and Russia set to share the reviewing stand.

[Security measures intensify in downtown Beijing as the city gears up for the 80th-anniversary parade. 2025.9.1 / News1] The Chinese capital has entered full parade preparation mode.

[Beijing tightens security with extensive fencing throughout the downtown area ahead of the upcoming military parade. 2025.9.1 / News1] A palpable tension hangs over the heavily guarded area near Tiananmen Square.

[On August 31, the North Korean flag flies over a newly installed structure at the North Korean Embassy in Beijing’s Chaoyang District, signaling Kim Jong Un’s imminent visit to China after nearly 7 years. 2025.8.31 / News1] Along the two-kilometer stretch of Chang’an Avenue, extending east and west from Tiananmen Square, military personnel and police are stationed at 50-meter (about 1,968 inch) intervals.

[On August 31, cyclists pass in front of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, as the city prepares for the upcoming 80th-anniversary parade. 2025.8.31 / News1] As of today, tourist access to Tiananmen Square has been completely restricted.

[People pose for photos in front of a floral display near Tiananmen Square on August 31, three days before the major military parade in Beijing. 2025.8.31 / News1] These stringent measures underscore China’s determination to execute this parade flawlessly, as it serves as a platform for an anti-U.S. and anti-Western alliance.

[Security fences are erected throughout downtown Beijing on Monday, as the city ramps up preparations for the 80th-anniversary parade. 2025.9.1 / News1] The observation platform, where Chinese President Xi Jinping will be joined by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, is adorned with red flags.

[Temporary security checkpoints are set up across downtown Beijing on Monday, two days before the highly anticipated military parade. 2025.9.1 / News1] Putin is expected to be seated to Xi’s right, with Kim on his left.

[Beijing intensifies security measures with the installation of safety fences throughout the downtown area on Monday. 2025.9.1 / News1] Multiple government sources indicate that Kim is likely to travel to China by private train from Pyongyang on the day of the parade.

[Additional safety barriers are put in place across Beijing’s city center as the parade date draws near. 2025.9.1 / News1] On the day of the event, all buildings along Chang’an Avenue will be completely sealed off.

[Beijing’s downtown area sees increased security infrastructure, including safety fences, in preparation for the upcoming military parade. 2025.9.1 / News1]

[Visitors take photos in front of a commemorative installation near Tiananmen Square on Monday, as Beijing prepares for the 80th-anniversary parade. 2025.9.1 / News1]

[Seating arrangements and a 1945, 2025 sculpture are set up across from Tiananmen Square on Monday, two days before the grand military parade in Beijing. 2025.9.1 / News1]

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