14:03, Wed, May 13, 2026 Updated: 14:03, Wed, May 13, 2026
Trump has landed in China (Image: Getty)
US President Donald Trump has landed in China for crunch talks with President Xi Jinping. However, his visit soon sparked health fears after several social media users claimed that the world leader "can barely walk."
One of the users wrote on X: "He can barely walk. Was really hoping he’d tumble down the stairs.
"I’d say he’s got about 5 more rounds of golf in him til he gets too frustrated with his lack of mobility and either starts heavily cheating or quits."
Another user commented: "He had to summon all his courage to descend that staircase." A third user wrote: "Welllll…..he didn’t bop down the stairs."
Several high‑profile business leaders stepped off the plane alongside President Trump in Beijing, including the CEOs of Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, and Boeing.
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Vice‑President Han Zheng was waiting on the tarmac to greet Trump as he stepped off Air Force One — a gesture widely interpreted as Beijing signalling respect for the US President.
During Trump’s 2017 visit, China sent a lower‑ranking official, State Councillor Yang Jiechi, to receive him, making Han’s presence a notable upgrade.
Han had also attended Trump’s inauguration the previous year.
Donald Trump’s visit to China would typically be driven by a mix of strategic, economic, and diplomatic goals, depending on the moment and the issues at stake.
The US and China have long‑running disputes over tariffs, market access, technology, and intellectual property.
High‑level talks are often used to stabilise or reset economic relations.
US President Donald Trump has touched down in Beijing, beginning a two‑day visit during which he is set to hold high‑stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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