By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-trump-says-china-and-russia-were-hoping-i-was-watching-the-military-ceremony Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump says China and Russia ‘were hoping I was watching’ the military ceremony World Sep 3, 2025 1:43 PM EDT President Donald Trump said he’s going to “find out” how good U.S. relations are after a Chinese summit that included leaders of Russia and India. Watch the clip in the video player above. Speaking to reporters, Trump said his relationship with the heads of China, India and Russia are “very good” but “we’re going to find out how good it is over the next week or two.” PHOTOS: China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs Trump called the ceremony at the summit hosted by China “very, very impressive” and “beautiful,” and that Chinese Leader Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin “were hoping I was watching.” He said he felt the United States was slighted by China by not getting more of an acknowledgment for its role in winning World War II. China held a parade to recognize the 80th anniversary of the war ending. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump said he’s going to “find out” how good U.S. relations are after a Chinese summit that included leaders of Russia and India. Watch the clip in the video player above. Speaking to reporters, Trump said his relationship with the heads of China, India and Russia are “very good” but “we’re going to find out how good it is over the next week or two.” PHOTOS: China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs Trump called the ceremony at the summit hosted by China “very, very impressive” and “beautiful,” and that Chinese Leader Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin “were hoping I was watching.” He said he felt the United States was slighted by China by not getting more of an acknowledgment for its role in winning World War II. China held a parade to recognize the 80th anniversary of the war ending. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now