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Chinese officer stands eerily still as Air Force One taxis yards away sparking fears and discipline claims

International
Published on 14 May 2026
Chinese officer stands eerily still as Air Force One taxis yards away sparking fears and discipline claims

A guard stayed motionless as Air Force One passed so near

Footage from Beijing has gone viral after a Chinese military officer was filmed standing perfectly motionless as US President Donald Trump’s Air Force One taxied just yards away. Some social media users praised his “next-level focus” and called it peak professionalism. Others questioned whether the proximity to jet blast and noise could be dangerous, even suggesting he might be pulled toward the engines. The video’s apparent closeness also drew counterclaims that telephoto lens compression may be exaggerating distance. The moment unfolded during Trump’s high-stakes talks with Xi.

  • Viral clip shows a Chinese officer standing motionless during Air Force One taxi
  • Some praised the stance as “next-level focus” and “peak professionalism”
  • Critics warned the distance to jet blast and engines could pose safety risks
  • Others argued camera angles may make the aircraft look closer than it was
  • The incident occurred during Trump’s May 13 Beijing visit for talks with Xi Jinping
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