Lianhe Zaobao:

May I ask what new types of weapons and equipment will be featured in this year's military parade? Thank you.

Wu Zeke:

Thank you for your question. We understand that there is strong interest in the equipment that will be featured in this year's parade, so I would like to provide a general overview here. All the weapons and equipment to be showcased in this parade are domestically produced and serve as active-duty main battle equipment. They will represent a concentrated display of the Chinese military's system-based combat capabilities, new-domain and new-quality combat strength and strategic deterrence power. They also embody China's independent innovation capacity in weapons and equipment development. The main characteristics will be as follows:

The first characteristic is systematic integration. All the weapons and equipment in the parade have been carefully selected from the operational units of various military branches. They will include strategic strike capabilities, advanced operational and tactical equipment, and new types of capabilities designed to meet the demands of future warfare.

The second characteristic is the integration of all key operational components. The parade will include a range of forces, including command and control, reconnaissance and early warning, air and missile defense, strike capabilities, and integrated support units.

The third characteristic is a focus on combat readiness. The parade formations will be organized according to operational groupings, reflecting the principles of information-led operations, system-based support, elite troop deployment, and joint operational effectiveness. These weapons and equipment clearly feature greater strike precision, improved adaptability to battlefield conditions, and enhanced combat effectiveness. As we all know, during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, our military was severely under-equipped—relying primarily on homemade guns and cannons, broadswords and spears. Driven by the indomitable spirit captured in the saying, “if we lack guns and cannons, we’ll seize them from the enemy,” our troops we bravely resisted the Japanese invaders and achieved remarkable victories, often defeating stronger forces with inferior arms. However, this lack of advanced weapons and equipment also came at a tremendous cost. In recent years, we have made successive breakthroughs in a range of cutting-edge technologies and developed numerous advanced weaponry, ushering in a new stage in the development of our military equipment. Next-generation aircraft carriers, destroyers, stealth fighters, drones, strategic missiles and other critical national assets have been rapidly commissioned into active service. Our military has achieved leapfrog progress and historic milestones in weapons and equipment development, providing strong support for a substantial boost in combat capability and instilling greater confidence in our ability to fight and win wars. Thank you.