2025 China Victory Day Parade

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2025-china-victory-day-parade

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Chang'an Avenue, Beijing, China
2. What is the military participation?Over 12,000 troops from the People's Liberation Army
3. What was the 2025 China Victory Day Parade about?The parade celebrated the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the war against Japan and the World Anti‑Fascist War. It showed soldiers and new military machines marching in order.
4. Where did the parade take place?It was held on Chang'an Avenue in Beijing, a street known as the “Avenue of Eternal Peace” that is important in Chinese history.

People's Liberation Army (PLA): The national armed forces of the People's Republic of China, comprising ground, naval, air, and rocket forces.
World Anti-Fascist War: A term encompassing the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II, emphasizing China's role in the global fight against fascism.
Geopolitical Event: An event that has significant implications for international relations and the balance of power between nations.
National Narrative: The collective story or interpretation of a nation's history, identity, and values.