Xi Jinping Welcomes Trump's Visit, Beijing City Buildings Heavily Guarded
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for U.S. President Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with high security measures deployed throughout Beijing city. The two leaders held talks, and Trump is scheduled to visit the Temple of Heaven Park afterwards.
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## Xi Jinping Welcomes Trump's Visit, Beijing City Buildings Heavily Guarded
(Central News Agency reporter Chang Shu-ling, Beijing, May 14) U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met today at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Xi Jinping held a ceremony outside the East Gate Plaza to welcome Trump's visit. Beijing city, however, was on high alert, with commercial and residential buildings in the core areas heavily guarded by police.
At Xi Jinping's invitation, Trump arrived in Beijing on the evening of the 13th. After the welcoming ceremony at 10 AM on the 14th, the two sides held talks. This marks Trump's first visit to China in nearly 9 years; his last meeting with Xi Jinping was in Busan, South Korea, last October.
In the commercial and residential building in Beijing's Dongcheng District, where this reporter is located, only 2.3 kilometers in a straight line from the Great Hall of the People, almost every 10 meters on the upper floors, a police officer was seated, prepared for any potential emergencies, likely to ensure the safety of Trump's motorcade and other movements.
According to a live broadcast by China's official media CCTV News, Trump's motorcade entered at 10 AM today, guided by the national escort team.
Xi Jinping smiled and extended his hands to Trump, and the two shook hands for about 10 seconds, exchanging simple greetings.
Trump shook hands one by one with the first row of officials lined up to welcome him, including: Cai Qi, Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee; Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister; He Lifeng, Vice Premier of the State Council; Zheng Shanjie, Director of the National Development and Reform Commission; Lan Foan, Minister of Finance, and others.
Xi Jinping also shook hands with the U.S. accompanying personnel, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had been sanctioned by China twice.
The welcoming ceremony then officially began, with the national anthems of the U.S. and China played, and Trump and Xi Jinping reviewed the Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard. Children holding U.S. and Chinese flags and bouquets cheered and jumped as Trump passed, and Trump clapped for them several times. The entire welcoming ceremony lasted about 17 minutes. Afterwards, the two sides were scheduled to hold talks.
Trump and his delegation were scheduled to visit the Temple of Heaven Park in the afternoon. The park was closed yesterday and today in preparation for hosting Trump. (Editor: Chou Hui-ying) 1150514
(Central News Agency reporter Chang Shu-ling, Beijing, May 14) U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met today at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Xi Jinping held a ceremony outside the East Gate Plaza to welcome Trump's visit. Beijing city, however, was on high alert, with commercial and residential buildings in the core areas heavily guarded by police.
At Xi Jinping's invitation, Trump arrived in Beijing on the evening of the 13th. After the welcoming ceremony at 10 AM on the 14th, the two sides held talks. This marks Trump's first visit to China in nearly 9 years; his last meeting with Xi Jinping was in Busan, South Korea, last October.
In the commercial and residential building in Beijing's Dongcheng District, where this reporter is located, only 2.3 kilometers in a straight line from the Great Hall of the People, almost every 10 meters on the upper floors, a police officer was seated, prepared for any potential emergencies, likely to ensure the safety of Trump's motorcade and other movements.
According to a live broadcast by China's official media CCTV News, Trump's motorcade entered at 10 AM today, guided by the national escort team.
Xi Jinping smiled and extended his hands to Trump, and the two shook hands for about 10 seconds, exchanging simple greetings.
Trump shook hands one by one with the first row of officials lined up to welcome him, including: Cai Qi, Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee; Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister; He Lifeng, Vice Premier of the State Council; Zheng Shanjie, Director of the National Development and Reform Commission; Lan Foan, Minister of Finance, and others.
Xi Jinping also shook hands with the U.S. accompanying personnel, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had been sanctioned by China twice.
The welcoming ceremony then officially began, with the national anthems of the U.S. and China played, and Trump and Xi Jinping reviewed the Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard. Children holding U.S. and Chinese flags and bouquets cheered and jumped as Trump passed, and Trump clapped for them several times. The entire welcoming ceremony lasted about 17 minutes. Afterwards, the two sides were scheduled to hold talks.
Trump and his delegation were scheduled to visit the Temple of Heaven Park in the afternoon. The park was closed yesterday and today in preparation for hosting Trump. (Editor: Chou Hui-ying) 1150514