US President Donald Trump shared this funny memory at a Board of Peace event in Washington DC on Thursday (February 19th) as he talked about his upcoming visit to China in April, describing it as “wild” and recalling his previous trip.
Trump said he has a “very good relationship with President Xi Jinping” and that the spectacular military parade he witnessed left a lasting impression. “The last time I was in China, President Xi Jinping treated me so well. He showed it to me… And it was pretty amazing.”
Recounting his previous trip, Trump described a massive military parade organized by Xi. “I’ve never seen so many soldiers at the same height, exactly the same height. I said if they took off their helmets, you could play pool on their heads. And it was pretty amazing,” the audience laughed.
It builds anticipation
Trump’s comments underscore his anticipation for the trip and his continued efforts to maintain strong diplomatic ties with China amid ongoing global economic and security discussions.
Diplomatic implications
The April visit is expected to include talks on trade, regional security and cooperation on key international issues. Trump’s personal relationship with Xi is seen as a cornerstone of the journey, signaling both countries’ interest in maintaining engagement despite occasional tensions.
It comes as the US navigates several global flashpoints, including Middle East tensions with Iran, making the visit to China a strategically timed diplomatic effort.