
Diplomatic Discontent: U.S. Absent in China's WW2 Commemoration Narrative
Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 1:43 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
President Donald Trump criticized China's commemoration of World War Two for not acknowledging the United States' role in Japan's defeat. Despite praising the event's magnificence, Trump expressed disappointment over the U.S. omission. Chinese President Xi, focusing on China's rejuvenation narrative, did not emphasize America's contribution, straining U.S.-China relations further.