China May 16: During US President Donald Trump’s visit to China for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the American delegation followed strict security precautions because of espionage concerns.
US officials reportedly threw away all gifts and items received from Chinese hosts before boarding Air Force One. These included souvenirs, badges, invitations, and temporary phones.
The US side feared possible electronic surveillance or tracking through foreign-made items.
Delegation members reportedly did not carry their normal personal phones or devices to China.
Instead, they used “burner phones” and limited-function communication devices during the visit.
Phones were reportedly kept in Faraday bags to block GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and RFID signals.
Despite friendly public appearances between Trump and Xi, tensions reportedly appeared behind the scenes over security and media access.
A US Secret Service agent was reportedly stopped from entering a Beijing venue because he was armed, causing delays and friction with Chinese officials.
A media report says these incidents reflect continuing distrust and strategic rivalry between the United States and China.
The visit reportedly produced limited economic outcomes, with agreements mainly involving soybean purchases and Boeing aircraft rather than broader trade breakthroughs.
Trump team dumped Chinese phones, badges, gifts before leaving Beijing after Xi Summit: Report
