China showcased interceptor missiles designed for air and missile defense on Wednesday, rivaling a similar system being built by the United States, known as the Golden Dome.

A total of six types of Chinese interceptor missiles were displayed in a military parade in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, which marked the 80th anniversary of World War II.

Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Defense Department for comment via email.

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The Golden Dome is a $175 billion missile defense initiative proposed by the Trump administration to intercept missiles targeting the United States. President Donald Trump said the system is expected to be fully operational by the end of his term in 2029.

According to the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as

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