Recap of Donald Trump’s Day in China - History, Culture and a Bit of Serious Talk

President Donald Trump has completed a whirlwind first day in Beijing, marking the first U.S. presidential visit to China in nearly a decade. The day was a calculated blend of pomp, culture, and high-pressure diplomacy. After a grand welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People—complete with a 21-gun salute and military honor guards—Trump and President Xi Jinping engaged in hours of "extremely positive and productive" talks.