China's V-Day military parade is underway at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing.

Forty-five formations and echelons will take part in the parade. Many of the weapons and other pieces of equipment will be shown to the public for the first time.

The Chinese nation always cherishes peace, and takes side with historical correctness, fairness and justice. The military will always be an iron Great Wall in defending national sovereignty, security and development interests, as well as a pillar of world peace.