For Hong Kong and Macau, Beijing parade was more than sheer spectacle
The military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression drew global attention. In Hong Kong and Macau, where the ceremony was broadcast live, the emotions and reflections inspired were unique – admiration and pride mingling with questions and contemplation.
Some ask, as decennial parades have become routine, does this “muscle flexing” carry practical significance, given that China’s rise is now an...
