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Foreign troops invited to participate in V-Day parade

Xinhua, June 23, 2015 Adjust font size:

China has invited foreign militaries to take part in a military parade this fall in Beijing marking the 70th anniversary of the victory in World War II.

"It's the first time to invite the foreign troops to participate. We hope through this year's military parade, history and the future can be connected, China and the world can be connected and the message of peace and development can be sent," said Qu Rui, deputy director of parade steering group office, at a press conference on Tuesday. Endi