Beijing Prepares for Trump's Visit with Enhanced Security Measures
Beijing intensified security and prepared key venues as it awaited the arrival of US President Donald Trump and his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump is expected to stay at the Four Seasons Hotel in northeastern Beijing, with his delegation at the nearby Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Centre. The visit underscores diplomatic tensions and heightened security protocols.
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Beijing intensified security and prepared key venues on Tuesday as the Chinese capital awaited the arrival of US President Donald Trump and his high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. Trump is expected to stay at the five-star Four Seasons Hotel in northeastern Beijing after arriving on Wednesday night. His delegation is expected to stay at the nearby Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Centre. While neither country has officially disclosed the delegation’s lodging, rooms...