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Trump delegation reportedly tossed all Chinese electronics before boarding Air Force One in Beijing
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Published on 15 May 2026
Badges and burner phones were trashed before takeoff
Multiple media reports say Trump’s Beijing press team brought nothing from China aboard Air Force One, discarding Chinese-provided press badges, burner phones, and delegation pin badges before boarding. Experts link the move to concerns about China’s cyber-espionage capabilities and the risk of hidden “bugs” that could compromise sensitive information. The disposal contrasts with the trip’s celebratory optics, including Xi meetings, trade talks on Boeing and soybeans, and a last-minute AI discussion with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
- Reports claim no Chinese items were taken onto Air Force One
- Chinese-provided press badges were reportedly thrown away before boarding
- Burner phones and delegation pin badges were reportedly discarded too
- Experts say the goal was to prevent hidden “bugs” or compromised devices
- The summit featured formal Xi meetings and a traditional lunch
- Trump also touted trade deals and added Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
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