Trump-Xi Summit Kicks Off Today: Xi Jinping Extends Hand First, Trump's 14-Second "Pat-and-Shake" Display Dominant Posture; Taiwan Arms Sales, Iran, and Tariffs on the Table

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US President Trump arrived at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the morning of May 14 and shook hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping for a full 14 seconds. Xi extended his hand first, while Trump dominated the entire moment with his signature body language. Bilateral talks begin today, with three major issues on the table: Taiwan arms sales, the Iran conflict, and trade tariffs. (Previously: Trump requested the Xi-Trump summit be postponed by a month, Iran's flames of war disrupted Polymarket probability — 75% plunged to 5%) (Background: Major rebound alert! Xi-Trump summit set for late October — will the US-China reconciliation of the century send Bitcoin surging?) Xi extended his right hand first, Trump took it, and the two shook hands for a full 14 seconds in front of the main entrance of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This is Trump's first visit to China in 9 years since 2017. As soon as the welcoming ceremony concluded, the focus immediately fell on this 14-second moment itself — who extended their hand first, who was in control — and diplomatic body language analysts already have their interpretations. The Trump-style handshake: pull in, pat, pat again Trump's handshake habit has become a signature in diplomatic occasions: the moment he grips, he pulls the other person's hand toward his own body, using his left hand to lightly pat the back of Xi Jinping's right hand several times, and finally lightly patting the other person's arm. Body language analysts have long pointed out that this set of moves conveys a strongman personality and the will to dominate the scene — even though Xi Jinping was the host on home turf and extended his hand first, the initiative quietly shifted during the handshake. The two then posed side by side for photos. Trump's facial expression was relaxed, Xi Jinping maintained a steady smile, and neither delivered any impromptu statements. Today's itinerary: talks, Temple of Heaven, state banquet After the welcoming ceremony, the bilateral Xi-Trump talks begin today, with three known items on the table: - Taiwan arms sales: Continued US arms sales to Taiwan is a long-standing red line for Beijing. Whether this trip yields concrete concessions or a new framework is being watched by all parties - Iran conflict: The US-Iran conflict continues to affect Middle East energy corridors, and China's position influences how the situation develops - Trade tariffs: US-China tariff sparring has shown signs of easing in recent months. This summit is seen as the political window for landing an agreement In the afternoon, Trump will visit the Temple of Heaven; in the evening, he will attend the state banquet hosted by Xi Jinping. The accompanying tech CEO lineup — Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, and Tim Cook — is interpreted by outside observers as the US side deliberately reinforcing the weight of technology issues. Cryptocurrencies and global risk assets are now waiting for the policy signals to be released from today's talks.

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