New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- China has defended its decision to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to a major military parade in Beijing, rejecting US President Donald Trump's claims that the gathering amounted to a 'conspiracy' against the United States.

The victory parade, held to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, featured an elaborate display of China's military strength, with Xi Jinping flanked by Putin and Kim. The high-profile event drew sharp criticism from Washington and Europe, with Trump accusing the three leaders of conspiring against America.

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