The Pageantry of Power: What Trump's Visit to Zhongnanhai Reveals About Sino US Relations The pomp and circumstance surrounding Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week was a masterclass in diplomatic theater, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of interests and motivations.
As the US president toured the exclusive compound of Zhongnanhai, he was joined by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in a display of mutual admiration.
For decades, access to Zhongnanhai has been reserved for only the most trusted allies of China's Communist Party leadership.