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THU · 2026-09-24 · 22:47 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0925-113911
News/Pat on the back? Xi and Trump’s body language speaks volumes
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Pat on the back? Xi and Trump’s body language speaks volumes

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump commenced a significant summit in Washington, marked by a rare airport welcome, military displays, and private discussions.

Lucy QuagginSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-24 · 22:47 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Pat on the back? Xi and Trump’s body language speaks volumes
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump commenced a significant summit in Washington, marked by a rare airport welcome, military displays, and private discussions. Beyond the policy implications, their interactions, including arm touches, laughter, and firm handshakes, were closely observed. A body language expert noted that Trump's gestures suggested an assertion of dominance, while Xi maintained a formal yet at ease demeanor. The summit's outcomes are highly anticipated, as are the leaders' exchanges.

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The summit featured a rare airport welcome, military pageantry, and closed-door bilateral talks.

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Xi and Trump displayed arm touches, laughs, and firm handshakes during their summit.

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The body language expert stated Xi remained formal but comfortable.

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A body language expert stated Trump's gestures appeared to assert dominance.

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Arm touches, laughs, and firm handshakes were on display as Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump began their high-stakes summit in Washington, which has so far featured a rare airport welcome, military pageantry and closed-door bilateral talks.While the outcomes of the pair’s discussions are being closely watched, so are the exchanges between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies. A body language expert who reviewed the interactions said Trump’s gestures appeared to assert dominance, while Xi remained formal but comfortable.
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