China's military personnel shared a deep sense of honor and unshakable resolve as they marched through Beijing's Tian'anmen Square on Wednesday, reflecting on their role in the momentous national tribute.
The grand military parade commemorated the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address and reviewed the troops, leaving a deep impression on all in attendance.
Service members described the experience as both humbling and galvanizing, a vivid reminder of their mission and the legacy they are sworn to uphold.
"I feel immensely honored and proud," said Ding Hui, an officer of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) who drove the lead vehicle of the equipment parade. This marked his sixth time participating in such an event.
"Over the years, I've witnessed the rapid upgrading of our military hardware and the swift enhancement of combat capabilities. Now, returning to my unit, I will pass on my expertise, train more combat-ready soldiers, and contribute to achieving the goal of building a strong military in all respects by the centenary of the PLA," said Ding.
President Xi's formal commendation of all parade participants sent waves of pride through the ranks, further strengthening their sense of purpose and unity.
For Air Force pilot Long Youfu, flying a Z-20 assault helicopter over Tian'anmen Rostrum was an unforgettable experience.
"It's the highest honor to be part of this parade, accepting the review of President Xi and the Chinese people. I will always keep in mind the mission to strengthen our military and safeguard the magnificent rivers and mountains of our motherland with unwavering loyalty," he said.
"With the highest morale, the most vigorous spirit, and the most resolute strides, we marched proudly through the Tian'anmen Square. Our presence demonstrated both the formidable strength of the people’s military in the new era and China's commitment to maintaining and defending peace," said Zuo Song from the peacekeeping forces formation.
PLA Rocket Force soldier Gao Licheng shared the same deep pride, describing the march as a defining moment in his service.
"Marching past Tian'anmen filled me with incomparable pride. In my future work, I will uphold stricter standards and higher quality in every task to honor this moment."
Yang Yi, a female militia member in the foot formations, highlighted the dual role her unit plays in both peace and conflict.
"We paid tribute to all heroes who sacrificed in the war through our rigorous training. As militia women, we remain 'civilians in peacetime, soldiers in wartime', ready to step forward whenever the people need us," she said.
Xu Yunlong, reflecting on his participation, described it as "most valuable experience" of his life.
"It will inspire me to carry forward this fighting spirit throughout my military career, confronting powerful adversaries with unyielding resolve, and defending our nation with flesh and blood as an unwavering wall," he pledged.
"This parade has been the most valuable experience of my life. It will inspire me to carry forward this fighting spirit throughout my military career, confronting powerful adversaries with unyielding resolve, and defending our nation with flesh and blood as an unwavering wall," he added.
From veterans to young recruits, from ground troops to aircrew, the participating forces spoke with one voice: they carry the trust of the Party and the people, and are determined to honor the memory of anti-fascist martyrs by defending peace with action. Their resolve, forged in the shadow of history, now lights the path forward for China's armed forces.
The CPC effectively mobilized both the military and civilians to bravely confront the enemy during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression from 1931 to 1945, which was crucial to the country's victory.
Participating troops of China's V-Day parade speak of deep honor, unshakable resolve
Participating troops of China's V-Day parade speak of deep honor, unshakable resolve
The latest artificial intelligence breakthroughs are dominating the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, with a number of firms showcasing how AI can be deployed to play a critical role in healthcare and even in the once futuristic notion of creating digital clones.
The four-day show, considered the world's premier annual technology event, is set to conclude Friday after attracting over 4,500 exhibitors from more than 155 countries and regions, according to organizers.
While many attendees are sampling the latest tech devices and gadgets on display, the event is also showcasing the big and bold ideas of a number of companies who are seeking to harness AI's potential for even greater causes.
A number of companies and entrepreneurs are using AI-powered software in the hope of improving healthcare and even extending our lives. One of the standout examples is 'Predictive AI', a Korean-founded medical startup focused on disease prevention through advanced genetic analysis.
Predictive AI is building digital twins of the human genome, which sees virtual replicas of some 20,000 genes and three billion DNA sequences. These are designed to predict diseases, flag risky prescriptions and even act as a patient's proxy during consultations.
Co-founded by twin brothers Sijung and Sajung Yun, both academics at Johns Hopkins University, their advanced software, named 'Dr. Twin', uses a supervising AI agent to coordinate multiple specialized systems to assess people's health.
By simply sending them a fingernail clipping, their company can extract a client's DNA and combine it with their health history. The software then makes predictions on more than 20,000 diseases - including everything from cancer to Alzheimer's - and then allows users to ask questions about their results.
"[We had to] be proactive for it. And then we provide the customized nutrition for it. We provide the customized recommendation for your pharmacogenomics, which is which drug you better take. So that's kind of the actionable things that you can do after these testing. For those who are afraid of [receiving] a result, the results can go to the their primary physician," said Sijung Yun.
His twin Sajung explained the predictive philosophy which lies behind the technology.
"The reason we are predictive is that when you want to prevent everything, you are not preventing anything. So you need to predict the high risk, and you need to watch out for those symptoms and then catch it early. With the genetic profiling and the AI doctor's algorithm we developed, we are enabling to do so," he said.
Beyond healthcare, AI is being showcased in many other novel and sometimes surprising ways, including a potentially groundbreaking concept which uses archived video and biographical information of users to then create and render themselves into AI clones.
Dubbed 'MyPersonas' and developed by software company IgniteTech, the platform generates an AI duplicate which draws specifically on the knowledge and experience of its human counterpart.
"The 'MyPersona' is grounded in your knowledge, and we've gone to great lengths with patent-pending technology to make certain that it doesn't attempt to answer something that you don't know," said Eric Vaughan, CEO of IgniteTech.
The AI clones are expected to be deployed in a wide range of scenarios — from customer service operations and education to the even more personal endeavor of preserving family histories, with memories and stories able to 'live on' in a virtual world for generations to come.
"I can't think of where it can't be used. It could be used by a one-man insurance company to answer questions about policies. It could be used by a teacher at a school about homework assignments. Could you show grandma and grandpa to future generations live and then actually have them interact and ask questions and share memories and tell stories in a way that makes them come alive?" said Vaughan.
With innovations like these on display, CES 2026 highlights how AI is not only reshaping technology — but redefining how humans understand health, memory, and legacy in both the physical and virtual worlds.
Futuristic potential of AI applications highlighted at top tech show in Las Vegas
