Donald Trump described the military parade in China as "very, very impressive" and, on Truth Social, wished Xi Jinping and the Chinese people "a wonderful holiday", adding ironic greetings for Putin and Kim Jong Un.

President Donald Trump watched the parade in China, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Japan, and described it as "very, very impressive." He acknowledged that leaders Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un had come together to challenge the West. Trump sent warm greetings to the three leaders and expressed frustration that the U.S. was not mentioned in Xi's speech for their contribution to China's freedom.