Trump delights in his deference to Xi, his strongman fantasy made flesh
Summary
President Donald Trump visited Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. During the visit, Trump showed respect for Chinese traditions and praised Xi, while Xi warned about potential conflicts between the US and China over Taiwan. Trump remained calm and polite during the talks and a state banquet.Key Facts
- President Trump arrived in Beijing and took part in a formal welcoming ceremony with military music and a 21-gun salute.
- Trump praised China as "beautiful" and called Xi Jinping a "great leader" during their meeting.
- Xi warned that poor handling of Taiwan issues could lead to conflict between the US and China.
- Trump did not respond to reporters’ questions about Taiwan during the visit.
- Trump and Xi held talks for two hours around a large conference table.
- At a state banquet, Trump politely drank wine when toasting Xi and invited him to visit the White House in September.
- The visit included a carefully chosen menu designed to suit Trump’s tastes.
- Trump’s behavior was more respectful and controlled in China than in some previous visits to democracies.
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