Scepticism and tight security as Beijing braces for Trump visit
Summary
President Donald Trump visited Beijing amid increased security and mixed feelings among Chinese people. China has grown more confident since Trump’s last visit in 2017, but many Chinese remain skeptical about his unpredictable style and how it will affect China-US relations.Key Facts
- President Trump arrived in Beijing for an official visit, greeted by Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng.
- China’s economy is slowing, but nationalism and confidence have increased since 2017.
- Some Chinese people see the US as a troublemaker due to Trump’s recent foreign policy actions.
- There is a highlighted issue of Taiwan’s independence, which China opposes and expects US to soften its support for.
- Beijing increased security, closed the Temple of Heaven, and prepared carefully for Trump’s visit.
- The Temple of Heaven is a historic site important in US-China relations, previously visited secretly by Henry Kissinger in 1971.
- Some Chinese citizens welcomed the visit as a chance to ease tensions, while others were doubtful about Trump’s consistency.
- The Chinese public believes it may take the US about 10 years to fully accept China’s rise as a global power.
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