Is this video proof that China’s army will attack NATO to defend Russia? Nope.

A video showing Chinese President Xi Jinping giving a speech to the Chinese armed forces has been going viral on social media since mid-March. The accounts that are sharing this footage say that it offers proof that China is ready to deploy its army if the United States and NATO attack Russia. But it turns out that the video was filmed six years ago.
Title: Is this video proof that China’s army will attack NATO to defend Russia? Nope.
URL: https://observers.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240419-is-this-video-proof-that-china-s-army-will-attack-nato-to-defend-russia-nope
Publisher: France 24, The Observers (France 24)
Date published: April 19, 2024
Description:

A video showing Chinese President Xi Jinping giving a speech to the Chinese armed forces has been going viral on social media since mid-March. The accounts that are sharing this footage say that it offers proof that China is ready to deploy its army if the United States and NATO attack Russia. But it turns out that the video was filmed six years ago.