Korea-US-Japan cooperation is no longer an option as a new axis is taking shape

Beijing hosted a grand military parade on Sept. 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Officially framed as a remembrance of victory against fascism, the event was, in reality, a display of China’s strategic ambitions and a pointed message to the world. But what made this year’s parade particularly troubling was not only the weapons on display, but also the political company present: Senior Russian and North Korean delegations stood alongside Chinese leaders. Their presence underscored the growing alignment of authoritarian powers in direct opposition to the United States and its allies. For South Korea, Japan and the United States, the implications are grave. The parade was not just a projection of China’s capabilities — it was a rehearsal of solidarity among regimes that seek to challenge the rules-based order. China’s arsenal spoke volumes. Intercontinental ballistic missiles with multiple warheads, submarine-launched ballistic missiles hypersonic glide vehicles and the “Guam Killer” DF-26 missile signaled Beijing’s determination to hold U.SWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times