Training Session for a Military Parade in China

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march with their weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. Troops from at least 10 countries including Russia and Kazakhstan will join an unprecedented military parade in Beijing next month to commemorate China's victory over Japan during World War Two, Chinese officials said. The parade on September 3 will involve about 12,000 Chinese troops and 200 aircraft, Qi Rui, deputy director of the government office organizing the parade, told reporters in Beijing on Friday. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march with their weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Officers and soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army hold a flag and weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march with their weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A picture of Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen behind soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army marching during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

An officer givers orders as soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march with their weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

An officer gives instructions as soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army rehearse during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march with their weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

An officer shouts orders as soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Hats and weapons are seen left on the tarmac as soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army attend a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army shout as they march with their weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march with their weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Reporters film as soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march with their weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

An officer gives instructions as soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army form a line during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army attend a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march with their weapons during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army attend a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A picture of Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen on a billboard behind soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army marching during a training session for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at a military base in Beijing, China, August 22, 2015. The billboard reads, “Work hard to build a people's army that is following the party's command, capable of winning wars and maintaining good discipline”. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Chinese military planes take part in rehearsals ahead of the Sept. 3 military parade to commemorate the end of World War II in Beijing, Sunday, August 23, 2015. China is ramping up publicity for its upcoming massive military parade but officials still aren't saying what other countries are taking part. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

A Chinese armored fighting vehicle leaves after rehearsals ahead of the Sept. 3 military parade to commemorate the end of World War II in Beijing, Sunday, August 23, 2015. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

A Chinese armored vehicle leaves after rehearsals ahead of the Sept. 3 military parade to commemorate the end of World War II in Beijing, Sunday, August 23, 2015. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

A Chinese military vehicle leaves after rehearsals ahead of the Sept. 3 military parade to commemorate the end of World War II in Beijing, Sunday, August 23, 2015. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

A Chinese battle tank leaves after rehearsals ahead of the Sept. 3 military parade to commemorate the end of World War II in Beijing, Sunday, August 23, 2015. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

Chinese military helicopters and fighter jets take part in rehearsals ahead of the Sept. 3 military parade to commemorate the end of World War II in Beijing, Sunday, August 23, 2015. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

Chinese military helicopters take part in rehearsals ahead of the Sept. 3 military parade to commemorate the end of World War II in Beijing, Sunday, August 23, 2015. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)