Sept 3 marks first time foreign forces are invited to participate in event to send message of peace

Foreign troops have been gathering in Beijing to prepare for their participation in China's military parade on Sept 3 to mark the 70th anniversary of victory in World War II.

More than 100 soldiers of Kazakhstan's guard of honor left for Beijing on Monday after training ended in their nation's capital, Astana, on Saturday, the Kazinform news agency reported.