Chinese President Xi Jinping was joined by leaders from a host of countries at odds with the U.S. and its allies in a display of unity by an “Axis of Upheaval.” Chinese troops at the military parade.

The military parade held in Tiananmen Square marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, Sep. 3, 2015. Credit: Russian Presidential Press and Information Office On September 3, China will ...