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🚨TRUMP NOW on Air Force One🚨
— Trump and Xi did not discuss tariffs
— Xi talked ‘a lot about Taiwan’
— On the risk of conflict
‘I don’t think so, I think we will be fine. He doesn’t want to see a war. He doesn’t want to see a movement for independence. I made no commitment either way.’
— On the arms sales to Taiwan
‘I’ll make a determination’.
— Release of Jimmy Lai unlikely
The scene here as press pool gather around the one working laptop to listen live.
American staff took everything Chinese officials handed out - credentials, burner phones from WH staff, pins for delegation - collected them before we got on AF1 and threw them in a bin at bottom at stairs.
Nothing from China allowed on the plane. We’re taking off shortly for America
Menu is out for Trump and Xi lunch:
Minced Codfish in Seafood Soup
Crispy and Stir-Fried Lobster Balls
Pan-Seared Beef Fillet Stuffed with Morel Mushrooms
Kung Pao Chicken and Scallops
Braised Seasonal Greens, Bamboo Shoots, Mushrooms, and Beans
Stewed Beef in a Bun
Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumpling
Chocolate Brownie
Fruits and Ice Cream
Coffee/Tea
Reporters are held by security members in a side room during Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, China. As an effort by Chinese officials to keep a tight hold of their American guests, U.S. reporters have been subject to strict controls.
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President Trump wasn’t alone on his momentous excursion to Beijing, China. One guest close to First Lady Melania showed up in the president's posse — film director Brett Ratner.
Behind-the-scenes details of the many shouting matches/skirmishes between US and Chinese officials today - and why a camera man working for director Brett Ratner was capturing footage:
Xi said "making America great again can go hand in hand" with the rejuvenation of China at state banquet. US delegation, including Trump, Rubio, Hegseth, Bessent, James Blair, Stephen Miller, Ross Worthington, Margo Martin, have left the Great Hall of the People. Nvidia's Jensen Huang walked out with Meta's Dina Powell, a former deputy national security adviser.
Menu for tonight’s state banquet
Menu on BG:
Hors d’Oeuvres
Lobster in Tomato Soup
Crispy Beef Ribs
Beijing Roast Duck
Stewed Seasonal Vegetables
Slow-Cooked Salmon in Mustard Sauce
Pan-Fried Pork Bun
Trumpet Shell-Shaped Pastry
Tiramisu
Fruits and Ice Cream