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China on Thursday said the decision to invite President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to the Victory Day parade was not motivated by conspiring against the US, as President Donald Trump has claimed.
“China’s development of diplomatic relations with any country is never directed against any third party,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters.
In his greeting to China on its Victory Day, Trump said, “The big question to be answered is whether or not President Xi of China will mention the massive amount of support and “blood” that The United States of America gave to China in order to help it to secure its FREEDOM from a very unfriendly foreign invader. Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United States of America.”
Meanwhile, yesterday, Trump confirmed that he watched the military parade in Beijing, saying, “I thought it was very, very impressive, but I understood the reason they were doing it. And they were hoping I was watching — and I was watching."
Xi, Putin and Kim stole the spotlight earlier this week by walking side-by-side during the parade, in a show of signs that has threatened the US amid its tariff war.
The close partnership between these countries has threatened Trump over his punitive trade measures, as he already faces challenges from his own camp and the Opposition at home.
Xi and Kim to hold talks
The Chinese foreign ministry said Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un will hold talks as the North Korean leader makes a rare visit outside his secretive country.
“The two… leaders will hold talks and have an in-depth exchange of views on China-DPRK relations and issues of common concern,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said, using the acronym for North Korea.
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More Shorts“China is willing to work with the DPRK to strengthen strategic communication… deepen the exchange of experience in governance,” he said.
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