China has rejected claims that it conspired with Russia and North Korea during World War II commemorations in Beijing against US.
US President Donald Trump made the accusation in a Truth Social post after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at a massive military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II.
“Give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America,” Trump wrote.
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Speaking at a press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun asserted that China’s diplomacy is never targeted at any third party, adding that Beijing’s relationships with Moscow and Pyongyang are aimed at mutual cooperation, not hostility toward others.
Guo added that China’s diplomacy “is never directed against any third party.”
The Beijing parade, which commemorated China’s victory over Japanese aggression during World War II, marked the first time Xi, Putin, and Kim were seen together at such an event.
The Kremlin also downplayed Trump’s remark, with foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov saying he hoped Trump “was being ironical.” Ushakov added, “No one has been plotting anything, no conspiracies,” while acknowledging Trump’s influence on global affairs.
Trump’s U-Turn
Just hours later, Trump softened his tone, telling reporters in the Oval Office that he has a “very good” relationship with Xi, Putin, and Kim. However, he expressed mild disappointment that Xi did not mention the US in his parade speech.
“When they did what they did, I thought it was a beautiful ceremony; it was very impressive… My relationship with all of them is very good, and we are going to find out how good it is over the next week or two,” Trump said.
