A press conference on the 70th anniversary of victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the end of World War II is held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing Aug. 25, 2015. The press conference unveiled details about the upcoming military parade.

First, Chinese President Xi Jinping will present commemorative medals to veterans who fought in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.

Second, thirty heads of state and government leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Republic of Korea Park Geun-hye, will attend the military parade on Sept. 3.

Third, nearly 1,000 foreign troops from 17 countries will participate in the parade. Among them are Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Pakistan, Serbia, Tajikistan; and Russia will dispatch a 75-member formation to march in the parade.

Fourth, 1,779 overseas Chinese from 120 countries and regions will attend the parade. Among the guests, five renowned and venerable representatives, namely Xie Guomin, Chen Yongzai, Zhu Jingwu, Liang Youcheng and Hui Jingzai, will be invited to mount the Tian'anmen rostrum to observe the military parade and attend the reception.

Fifth, dozens of foreigners acknowledged in China for their contributions, including veterans of the "Flying Tigers" will attend in person or send representatives.

Sixth, a commemoration meeting and military parade will be held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Sept.3. A grand reception will be held at noon in the Great Hall of the People. A commemorative gala is to be staged at the Great Hall of the People on the night of Sept. 3.

Seventh, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be skipping the event because of his parliamentary schedule. U.S. president Barak Obama will not attend the event. Zhang Ming, vice foreign minister said, "China has noticed that Abe will be skipping the event because of his parliamentary schedule. We have stressed several times that the celebrations are not targeting specific countries, not Japan or its people. It has no direct link to current Sino-Japanese relations."