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China hosts two major events: the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and a military parade celebrating WWII's end. Many world leaders, including from Russia, North Korea, and Southeast Asia, will attend the SCO summit in Tianjin. However, the military parade in Beijing will have a different guest list. India, Turkey, and Egypt will skip the parade, while North Korea's Kim Jong Un will attend, marking his first meeting with Xi Jinping in over six years. The events highlight China's global ambitions and alliances, especially amidst Western concerns over its relationship with Russia and North Korea.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.