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.

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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…

While the summit appeared cordial, China remains a key adversary of the United States, given its advanced intelligence and espionage capabilities.

El hecho ocurrió al cierre de una visita marcada por gestos de cordialidad entre Donald Trump y Xi Jinping.

US officials and journalists travelling to China were advised to use phones and laptops that could be wiped or disposed of back home to preserve cybersecurity.

Trump's delegation disposed of burner phones and credentials before leaving China.

US staff and members of the travelling press accompanying President Donald Trump reportedly dumped all materials handed out by Chinese officials before boarding Air Force One on…

Donald Trump may have spent two days lavishing praise on his host, Xi Jinping, but he has nothing obvious to show for it.

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…

Throughout a largely cordial summit, there were signals that the balance of power between the two leaders might be shifting.

US officials and press accompanying President Trump reportedly discarded all Chinese-provided items, including phones and badges, before departing Beijing. This move underscores…

U.S. officials and reporters aboard Air Force One were ordered to discard summit items, including phones, badges and lapel pins.