US officials and press accompanying President Trump reportedly discarded all Chinese-provided items, including phones and badges, before departing Beijing. This move underscores deep mistrust and stringent cybersecurity fears, with delegation members using only burner phones. The actions occurred despite public cordiality during Trump's visit, highlighting underlying tensions.

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

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’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…

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.