Historic sites chosen for Trump's state visit to China
The messaging and symbolism behind the locations chosen for President Trump's upcoming state visit to China are under scrutiny. Historic sites have often played a significant role in US-China diplomatic events.
From Obama’s evening chats on Yingtai island in the grounds of Zhongnanhai to Trump’s tea reception in the Forbidden City, historic settings have long formed a symbolic backdrop to key moments in US-China diplomacy. As Trump prepares for his visit to China from Wednesday to Friday – the first by an American president in almost nine years – all eyes will not only be on the summit agenda, but also on the carefully choreographed details surrounding the reception, including sites featured in the...