Beijing wants to change the story, putting himself as a guardian of the post -war world order

The lavish military parades, which China XI Jinping wants to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Japan's defeat on Wednesday in World War II, is Beijing to change the historical narrative and put himself as a guardian of the post -war international order, “Financial Times said on Monday.

XI, in the company of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, as well as the heads of states, among others From North Korea, Iran, Birma and Pakistan, Chinese military equipment will present during the parade from the parade – from hyperponsonic missiles to automatic vehicles.

According to political scientists, he wants to emphasize the role of China in World War II and the following peace period, although the global order after 1945 was established under the UN auspices. “FT” pointed out that the Chinese leader wants to use anniversary celebrations to strengthen Beijing's claims to the sovereign Taiwan, as well as strengthen his position as an alternative to the US among developing countries.

“Analysts say that at a time when US President Donald Trump shakes with a multilateral system, Beijing recognizes the chance to reinterpret the international order and the implementation of his ambitions to create a multipolar world. The anniversary of the victory day is a carrier of this narrative,” reads the journal.

The newspaper pointed out that for Western countries, the military parade and the presence of leaders such as Putin, who conducts a full -scale invasion in Ukraine, will undermine China's message as an advocate of stability and multilateralism.

– Beijing attempts to use chaos caused by Trump to improve their international image have their boundaries – said Amanda Hsiao, director of China at the Eurasia Group consulting company in an interview with “FT”. – In this case, it will be undermined by a mass demonstration of hard military force and close connections with Moscow – she added.

As emphasized, XI's efforts are mainly addressed to the national audience and partners from the global south, and not to the USA and their allies.

“It's a good way to show the party at national level that XI Jinping and the current management are strong and respected all over the world,” said David Bandurski, head of the China Media Project research project and Chinese propaganda expert.

From London Marta Zabłocka (PAP)

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