Secret Signal? Trump Salutes Chinese Defence Minister In Beijing | Video

Last Updated:May 14, 2026, 14:15 IST

Donald Trump returns salute to Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun in Beijing, sparking online speculation. US President meets Xi Jinping for high stakes talks.

US President Donald Trump sparked online speculation after returning a military salute to Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun during an official welcome ceremony in Beijing on Thursday. The brief exchange quickly went viral on social media, with several users calling it a possible “secret signal" amid sensitive diplomatic talks between Washington and Beijing.

The moment unfolded at the Great Hall of the People, where Trump was welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of crucial discussions on trade tensions, the Iran war, and US arms sales to Taiwan. As Trump inspected the military honour guard, he responded to Dong Jun’s salute with one of his own, drawing immediate attention from political observers and viewers online.

Trump received a grand ceremonial welcome featuring a red-carpet reception, military honours, and a brass band performance of the national anthems of both countries. Children waving Chinese and American flags stood along the venue as the two leaders exchanged smiles and handshakes before entering the Great Hall for talks expected to shape the future of US-China relations.

The Beijing visit marks Trump’s first trip to China since 2017 and his first as a sitting US president since returning to office in 2025. The summit comes during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty, with tensions growing over Taiwan, trade competition, and the ongoing Middle East crisis.

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