China celebrates World War II victory

Chinese military helicopters fly in formation over Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2015 in Beijing, China. A massive military parade in Tiananmen Square marked the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II.

China celebrates World War II victory

A military vehicle carrying a Pterodactyl I drone rolled through Beijing on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

Military vehicles carry missiles past the Tiananmen Gate on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a sedan to address the People's Liberation Army on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

Thousands of doves are released during the parade on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

Tanks promenade through the parade route on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

Chinese veterans wave from a bus during the military parade on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

Chinese military helicopters fly in formation during the grand parade on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

Missiles are displayed along the parade route on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

Chinese soldiers march past the Great Hall of the People at Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2015 in Beijing, China.

China celebrates World War II victory

Chinese President Xi Jinping, in the middle, stands with (from left) South Korean President Park Geun-hye, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and former Chinese presidents Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao.

China celebrates World War II victory

Chinese soldiers march past the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square on September 3 in Beijing, China.

China celebrates World War II victory

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, stands with former Chinese Presidents Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao and current Premier Li Keqiang at the military parade in Beijing on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

People's Liberation Army troops arrive at Tiananmen Gate in formation for the parade on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

Chinese soldiers march past Tiananmen Square on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

A Chinese military choir stands in position ahead of a military parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

Chinese soldiers conduct last-minute drills ahead of the military parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on September 3.

China celebrates World War II victory

Decorated with medals, 85-year-old Shen Ji-lan prepares for the military parade in Beijing. She is the only person in China to be appointed twelve consecutive times as a member of the National People's Congress, China's legislature, according to local media.

China celebrates World War II victory

A paramilitary policeman stands at attention in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 2, 2015.