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Pat on the back? Xi and Trump’s body language speaks volumes
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. South China Morning Post Asia is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 24 Sept 2026, 22:47 UTC. The headline in use is “Pat on the back? Xi and Trump’s body language speaks volumes”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Arm touches, laughs, and firm handshakes were on display as Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump began their high-stakes summit in Washington, which has so far featured a rare airport welcome, military pageantry and closed-door bilateral talks. While the outcomes of the pair’s discussions are being…
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Pat on the back? Xi and Trump’s body language speaks volumes
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