- Donald Trump praised the "happy and beautiful" children who greeted him ahead of a bilateral meeting hosted by Xi Jinping in China.
- He was visibly impressed by the welcome, which included a military parade, red carpets, and cheering children outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Trump described the two-day summit as "an honor like few have ever seen before."
- He also commended China's military display and remarked that the children were "amazing" and "represent so much."
- Trump and Xi were scheduled to tour the historic Temple of Heaven and attend a state banquet later on Thursday.
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