<h1>Chinese leader brands national rejuvenation 'unstoppable' while unveiling new hypersonic, nuclear-capable and long-range missiles at 80th-anniversary parade</h1> The Chinese president declared national rejuvenation 'unstoppable' during an 80th-anniversary military parade that publicly showcased advanced weaponry - including hypersonic, laser, long-range ballistic and nuclear-capable missiles - and called the armed forces to protect sovereignty and contribute to global peace; the state also emphasized a peaceful development policy. The event drew attendance by several foreign heads of state while major Western and regional democracies abstained, prompting a diplomatic protest over attendance recommendations. China's defence budget and first public display of new strategic systems raise potential diplomatic, security and arms-control implications for international relations and regional stability.