MILITARY SPECTACLE: Trump & Xi Review Chinese Guard of Honor

BEIJING — U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping formally reviewed a massive ceremonial military parade outside the Great Hall of the People on Thursday morning. The meticulously coordinated display of Chinese military precision served as a powerful diplomatic backdrop before the two leaders transitioned behind closed doors for the core 2026 bilateral negotiations. This high-stakes summit is expected to heavily focus on resolving the ongoing Middle East conflict, lifting the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and redefining global trade agreements.