Chinese Reporters Clash With Secret Service During Xi’s White House Visit
Chinese photographers clash with Secret Service and American reporters during President Xi’s visit to the White House.
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During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House on Thursday, tensions flared as Chinese photographers clashed with Secret Service agents and shoved American reporters. The incidents occurred as Chinese journalists vied for prime positions to capture images of Xi’s arrival and during a later briefing session.
Clashes at the South Portico
Before Xi’s arrival, Chinese photographers were reported to be causing disruption for the American press and Secret Service. AFP correspondent Danny Kemp shared footage of a confrontation at the South Portico, where Chinese reporters shoved their way to the front of the crowd to secure better positions for capturing Xi’s arrival.
Physical Altercation in Briefing Room
Inside the briefing room, a Chinese male photographer was seen shoving an American female reporter while rushing through the door to the Oval Office. This incident was reported by NTD correspondent Iris Tao, highlighting the continued tensions between U.S. and Chinese media during the visit.
Trump’s Remarks on Press Corps
During a later photo op, President Trump joked that the Chinese had the friendliest press corps, according to the White House press pool. This remark came after a series of earlier clashes between U.S. and Chinese photographers during the arrival ceremony.
The visit, which included a military review and a flyover by a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and F-22, was part of a larger series of events marking Trump’s welcome for Xi. This included a dramatic arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, featuring a B-1 bomber demonstration, cannons, a 21-gun salute, and a presentation of colors.
The incidents underscore the high-stakes environment of international diplomacy, where media attention and access can become a point of contention. As the U.S. and China continue to navigate their complex relationship, such moments highlight the challenges of managing such high-profile visits.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
