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Trump and Xi Bond Over Chinese Roses as Xi Promises Seeds for the White House
International
Published on 15 May 2026
Trump asked for more roses and Xi answered with seeds
In Beijing’s Zhongnanhai leadership compound, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping turned high-stakes diplomacy into a unexpectedly floral moment. During a garden walk, Trump praised the roses as the most beautiful he’s ever seen. Xi responded by personally escorting Trump through the historic grounds and promising to send rose seeds from Zhongnanhai to the White House. The gesture landed amid ongoing US-China tensions over tariffs and strategic rivalry, while officials focused on closed-door talks.
- Trump was visibly impressed by roses during Zhongnanhai visits
- Xi personally escorted Trump through guarded gardens and pavilions
- Xi promised to send rose seeds to the White House
- Trump recently redesigned the White House Rose Garden
- Trump previously complained the garden had too few roses
- The moment unfolded while trade and strategic talks continued privately
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