China rehearses for 80th anniversary of WWII victory with 22,000 participants in Beijing.

China conducted its first full rehearsal for a major event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japanese aggression and fascism. The rehearsal, involving about 22,000 participants, took place in Beijing's Tian'anmen Square. It tested organizational, logistical, and command operations for the main event, scheduled for September 3, which will feature a military parade.