Trump escorts Xi through National Archives, showcasing founding documents and removed Chinese artifacts
President Donald Trump guided Chinese President Xi Jinping on a tour of the National Archives, where they viewed the Constitution and Bill of Rights after a historic artifact display was taken down.
During a Friday afternoon visit, Donald Trump acted as host for Xi Jinping at the National Archives, walking the red-carpeted entrance together. The two leaders, accompanied by their spouses, examined the nation’s founding papers, including the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Prior to the tour, staff removed a table that had displayed items linked to U.S.-China history, such as a stone from the Great Wall of China.
Why it matters
The tour signals the diplomatic tone of U.S.-China relations and uses national symbols to convey mutual respect.
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