Donald Trump is having a pleasant time during his visit to China. He appears to be at ease with the lavish praise, luxury treatment, and ceremonial welcomes, which align well with his preferences. Remarkably, he has maintained good behavior throughout this trip, similar to his conduct during the UK state visit. Notably, his activity on Truth Social, his personal social media platform, has significantly decreased since arriving in China, possibly due to security measures in place. The website is inaccessible in China, leading even Elon Musk to use a VPN to access it.
During his stay, there was a grand arrival ceremony in Beijing, captured in a somewhat triumphant video by the White House. Trump’s interaction with Chinese officials, including a notable exchange during a bilateral meeting with President Xi, reflected a positive atmosphere. The discussions focused on enhancing economic cooperation, addressing fentanyl precursor flows, and ensuring Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons.
Notably missing from the official statements was any mention of Taiwan, a topic likely discussed during the visit. The absence of details on Taiwan raises questions about the depth of the discussions held. Despite some controversial points, such as Trump’s legal actions against the IRS and peculiar incidents like Health Secretary RFK Jr’s involvement in robotic surgery, the trip overall showcased diplomatic engagements and shared objectives between the US and China.
