Tens of thousands of troops marched in formation through the center of Beijing in recent weekends, practicing for a military parade to be held on September 3 to commemorate the end of World War II 80 years ago. Local residents have expressed excitement at the rare chance to watch armed vehicles and fighter jets roam the streets and airspace of the Chinese capital.
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