Beijing — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned the military parade held in Beijing on Wednesday, describing the gathering of top world leaders as a united move against the United States.
The parade, organized to mark the end of World War II, was attended by several high-profile figures. Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the event alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. It was the first time all four leaders appeared together on the same stage, a moment that drew international attention.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. He held separate talks with Xi and Putin, with observers noting that India’s recent oil trade with Russia has already raised concerns in Washington about deepening ties between these nations.
Trump’s Response
On his Truth Social account, Trump congratulated the Chinese people on their national day but described the show of unity as a “conspiracy” against America. He sarcastically asked Xi to pass on his greetings to Putin and Kim, underlining strained U.S. relations with both countries.
Trump further recalled that the United States had played a major role in supporting China’s independence during the last century, questioning whether President Xi still remembered that sacrifice.
Growing Tensions in Washington
The Beijing parade comes at a time of intensifying global divisions over the war in Ukraine. Trump had invited Putin to the U.S. on August 15 to discuss peace, but no breakthrough was achieved. With his two-week deadline for progress now ending, the conflict remains unresolved.
North Korea, meanwhile, has supplied Russia with weapons and troops, further straining ties with Washington. Iran also remains at odds with the U.S. following joint airstrikes carried out earlier this year with Israel.
The image of Xi, Putin, and Modi walking together during the event has sparked debate in Washington, where analysts see signs of an emerging bloc aimed at countering U.S. influence. In response to India’s oil deals with Russia, the U.S. imposed heavy tariffs, though Modi continues to strengthen relations with Moscow and Beijing.
Despite these shifts, Trump dismissed fears of direct confrontation. In a recent interview on the Scott Jennings Show, he insisted that no nation would dare attack the United States, pointing to the unmatched strength of its military. “If they ever tried, it would be the last mistake they’d make,” he said.
