America Bows to Xi?: US Troops On Knees to Fix Chinese President's Red Carpet | Firstpost America

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China’s Xi Jinping receives an unusually lavish welcome in Washington, with Donald Trump greeting him plane-side as U.S. troops prepare a long red carpet. Military flyovers, a guard of honour and a 21-gun salute add to the spectacle. The reception quickly sparks criticism, with some questioning why America’s rivals appear to receive greater ceremony than key allies. As Trump returns the diplomatic gestures Xi offered during his Beijing visit, the optics raise questions about protocol, strategy and the evolving U.S.-China relationship. Cary Johnston brings you the details on Firstpost America. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – Viral Red Carpet Footage at Joint Base Andrews 01:05 – Unusually Lavish Welcome & Military Honors for Xi Jinping 02:05 – Backlash & Criticism Over Military Protocol 02:55 – Reception Contrast: Adversaries vs. Allies 03:31 – The Significance of Diplomatic Protocol 04:31 – High-Stakes US–China Summit Agenda (Trade, Taiwan, AI) --- Xi Jinping | Donald Trump | Trump Xi Meeting

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