Chinese social media users reacted enthusiastically to Donald Trump’s landmark Beijing visit, sharing AI memes and jokes about his delegation, though some complained about disruptions caused by the trip. Many expressed pride and confidence, viewing China as engaging the US on equal footing and portraying Beijing as a source of stability amid global turmoil. Weibo user Xing Lida, who has more than 6 million followers, wrote that it was the first time in about 130 years that China and the US were

2026-05-14

Chinese social media users reacted enthusiastically to Donald Trump’s landmark Beijing visit, sharing AI memes and jokes about his delegation, though some complained about disruptions caused by the trip. Many expressed pride and confidence, viewing China as engaging the US on equal footing and portraying Beijing as a source of stability amid global turmoil. Weibo user Xing Lida, who has more than 6 million followers, wrote that it was the first time in about 130 years that China and the US were holding talks as equal powers, referring to the late Qing dynasty period when the US overtook China economically.