According to reports from Japan's Kyodo News, China plans to invite U.S. President Donald Trump to a military parade on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Japanese War, and to hold the first Trump-Xi meeting since Trump took office. Sources indicate that this year also marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, and the U.S. is looking to invite Xi Jinping to visit the U.S. during the UN General Assembly in New York in September.

The timeline for the meeting between the leaders of China and the U.S. is now pegged to September, and reports suggest that Russian President Putin is also expected to attend the military parade in Beijing. The gathering of these three leaders raises concerns for the Japanese government.

Sources reveal that Trump has expressed a willingness to visit China, but Beijing anticipates opposition from U.S. hawks, including Secretary of State Rubio, regarding Trump's attendance at the parade. Additionally, Beijing is wary of Xi’s potential visit to the U.S., particularly concerned about a situation reminiscent of the encounter involving Ukrainian President Zelensky.