Donald Trump’s high-stakes China visit has sparked fresh controversy after reports claimed U.S. officials destroyed or discarded all gifts and devices received from Chinese hosts before leaving Beijing. According to reports, delegation pins, credentials, burner phones and other materials were thrown away under strict counter-intelligence protocols before boarding Air Force One. The extraordinary security sweep came after Trump’s tense final talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Analysts say the incident exposed the deep mistrust still poisoning U.S.-China ties despite diplomatic meetings. The viral reports have now fueled online speculation that Trump left Beijing with few major wins.

Chinese stocks slid on Friday as the summit between the leaders of the world's top two economies produced few deals to excite investors. | World News

While Donald Trump searched for immediate business wins, Xi Jinping talked up a long-term reset and pact to maintain stable trade ties with Washington, underscoring their…