Donald Trump has posted a video showcasing the grand reception he received upon his arrival in China. The US President is currently in Beijing for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This visit comes amid a decrease in Trump’s domestic popularity due to ongoing US and Israeli actions against Iran and the resulting energy crisis.
Trump aims to secure agreements with China to boost American food and aircraft sales, emphasizing that trade discussions will take center stage during his talks with Xi, scheduled for tomorrow. In the video shared on Truth Social, Trump is depicted disembarking Air Force One onto a red carpet, greeted by a crowd waving flags of China and the US. Accompanying the President are Eric and Lara Trump, Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth.
Upon landing in Beijing shortly after midnight (BST), Trump is met with a warm welcome for his upcoming meetings with President Xi. While no public events were scheduled for today, Trump is expected to engage in multiple meetings with Xi tomorrow and on Friday.
The video shared by Trump on Truth Social follows a similar one released by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, which quickly garnered significant engagement online.