Development of China's Military Parades: Transition from Guerrilla Warfare to High-Tech Display
China's National Day Parade: A Journey Through Military Progress
The first Chinese National Day Parade, held in 1949, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). This event, which has since become an annual tradition, was a testament to the transformation of the PLA from a guerrilla force to a modern military force.
The parade, which took place shortly after the proclamation of the People's Republic of China, showcased a mix of equipment from the Second World War and the ensuing civil war. The arsenal included captured Japanese Type 97 medium tanks, American P-51 Mustang fighters, and British Mosquito bombers.
In the following years, the parade began to reflect China's growing military capabilities. By 1950, the parade featured imported Soviet weaponry, a sign of the aid received from the USSR. However, the domestically produced weapons on display were largely imitations of Soviet equipment.
The National Day Parade in 1950 was a grand spectacle, with a total of 24,200 participants, making it the largest parade to date. The parade in 1959, however, was particularly significant. By this time, the weapons on display during the National Day parade were mostly domestically produced. This shift underscored China's progress in military technology and production.
The first military parades of the PLA were led by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Notably, the parade on September 3, 2025, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II, saw unprecedented public appearances by Xi Jinping alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This parade also showcased advanced military technology, including hypersonic rockets, underwater drones, and robotic combat systems.
Despite the incorporation of domestic weapons, the National Day parade in 1959 still featured weapons that were largely imitations of Soviet equipment. It was not until the late 1950s and 1960s that China began to develop its own unique military technology.
Today, the National Day parade continues to serve as a symbol of China's military might and evolution. The parade, which includes personnel from the navy, army, and air force, provides a glimpse into China's military capabilities and its commitment to modernisation.
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