Xi hosts Putin, Kim at China victory parade, Trump accuses them of conspiring against US

US President Donald Trump commented about China's commemorations of the end of World War Two by slamming the country as conspiring "against the United States of America."

"Many Americans died in China's quest for victory and glory," Trump posted on his Truth Social account. "I hope they are rightfully honored and remembered for their bravery and sacrifice!"

"May President Xi and the wonderful people of China have a great and lasting day of celebration," Trump added. "Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United States of America."

China's 'rejuvenation' is 'unstoppable,' Xi says

China President Xi Jinping said the world is facing a choice of whether it goes to a time of peace or, alternatively, to war.

Speaking in Beijing to mark 80 years since Japan's defeat at the end of World War Two, Xi said the Chinese people are committed to peace. 

According to Xi, the "rejuvenation" of China and its people is "unstoppable."

Russian leader Vladimir Putin, whose country is in war with Ukraine after its full-scale invasion began in 2022, is among the leaders attending the parade. 

After Xi gave his remarks, the parade officially kicked off. 

Xi, Putin, Kim take seats together to watch World War II victory parade

China President Xi Jinping welcomed 26 world leaders to Beijing for the military parade in commemoration of 80 years since the end of World War II.

Upon his arrival to the ceremony at Tiananmen Square, Xi was accompanied by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with the three shaking hands with each other on the red carpet before taking their seats.

#WATCH | Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un join Chinese President Xi Jinping in watching China's Victory Day Parade, underway in Beijing.

(Video Source: CCTV via Reuters) pic.twitter.com/XByxPTBWTN

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