From their various points of view, eight China Daily journalists share feelings, insights and observations about Thursday's events in Beijing.
The PLA ground force's advanced armaments have given the army an offensive capability that is unparalleled in Asia, said military observers.
China has obtained a full strategic strike capability thanks to the rapid development of its strategic missile force, military experts said after the People's Liberation Army made public some of its most powerful missiles in Thursday's parade.
China's V-Day parade on Thursday gained international gravitas, with rifle-carrying foreign troops clad in many uniforms marching with crisp footsteps and neatly choreographed movements across Beijing's Tian'anmen Square.
China now has better information and electronic warfare capabilities as the People's Liberation Army has deployed some of the world's most advanced support aircraft, an aviation analyst said.
For 28-year-old Cheng Cheng from Shandong province, Thursday's parade in Tian'anmen Square was an unforgettable honor.
Lieutenant Li Yiming, a musician in the PLA navy, said it was an honor to salute war heroes and veterans through music.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Chorus performed eight patriotic songs during the military parade on Thursday.
More than 50 generals, including lieutenant generals and major generals, made a rare appearance leading troop or air echelons in the military parade.
When the vehicles carrying veterans were driven through Tian'anmen Square, onlookers along Chang'an Avenue stood as one to honor the heroes.
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