Day: September 3, 2025
The Beijing event marks the end of the second world war in 1945 with China and the Allies’ victory over imperial Japan. This year’s parade, which took place in Tiananmen Square, carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of leaders like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and Narendra Modi, underlining China’s diplomatic alliances as it presents itself as a global leader.
“What appears on those videos is reckless and unacceptable, and any transit worker who permits unauthorized, untrained people to operate trains will face consequences, including termination of employment and prosecution to the extent allowed by law,” NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow said.