China used a military parade to showcase a sophisticated new arsenal that it can use to challenge U.S. power in the Asia-Pacific region.

China showcased dozens of new weapon types and platforms in a grand parade on Wednesday.

From an upgraded, nuclear-armed missile with near-global reach, to air defence lasers, hypersonic weapons, and sea drones that could crowd its near seas, China sent a broad message of deterrence with its largest ever military parade on Wednesday.