China's state media is using propaganda to drum up support against the United States and President Donald Trump as the trade war escalates.

In a clip from state broadcaster CCTV that went viral, an anchor asks, "After 5,000 years of trials and tribulations, what kind of battle have the Chinese not been through?"

The video, which has been viewed more than 3.3 billion times, underscores how China wants to portray itself as playing the long game in the trade battle in contrast with President Trump, whose reelection next year could be at risk if voters perceive the trade war negatively.