Donald Trump has launched an attack on China, stating the United States gave blood to secure the nation’s freedom. Trump said, “Many Americans died in China’s quest for victory and glory,” and questioned if China’s President Xi would acknowledge this during the country’s 80th anniversary celebrations. The central point was highlighted in his question: “whether or not President Xi of China will actually mention the massive amount of support and blood that the United States gave to China in order to secure its freedom from a very unfriendly foreign invader.” Trump also referenced a “big conspiracy against the United States” and asked for his regards to be passed to Vladimir Putin. The comments were analysed as being directed at Trump’s domestic audience, with little expectation they would influence China’s celebrations or prompt a response from President Xi.