Archive · 4 Sep 2025
China Defends Putin and Kim's Invitation Amid Criticism
China invited Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim to a World War II event, which caused some controversy.
Donald Trump accused them of plotting against the United States.
China responded by saying the invitation was for peace and not against any country.
China also criticized the European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, who said this was a way to form a new anti-Western order.
China emphasized that its relations with other countries are not aimed at anyone.
China defended its invitation of Putin and Kim to WWII commemorations.
Donald Trump accused them of conspiring against the United States.
China stated the invitations were to promote peace and cooperation.
Beijing criticized EU diplomat Kaja Kallas's comments.
China denies its actions are targeted against any third party.
- Who
- Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump
- What
- China defended inviting Putin and Kim to WWII commemorations.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- To commemorate the end of World War II and strengthen diplomatic ties.
China
United States/EU
Intent of Invitations
China
China states the invitations were to commemorate WWII and promote peace, not to target any third party.
United States/EU
Trump and EU officials view the gathering as an act of conspiracy and challenge to the existing world order.
- Key Figures
- Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump, Kaja Kallas, Guo Jiakun
- Event
- World War II Commemorations and Parade
- Location
- Beijing, China
- Accusation
- Trump's claims of conspiracy against the US
- China's Stance
- Invites were not directed against any third party
Sources
EU’s Kallas says Xi, Putin, Kim and Iran challenge rules-based order
'Axis of upheaval': will China summit cement new world order?
Xi Jinping asserts China’s growing influence amid shifting global power balance
