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Trump claims new White House ballroom will surpass China's Great Hall of the People

Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that a new ballroom under construction at the White House will surpass China's Great Hall of the People in grandeur. Trump made these remarks at a Republican convention in Dallas, contrasting the two venues despite the significant size difference. His comments have drawn attention to the Beijing landmark as Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the US soon. AI

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Trump claims new White House ballroom will surpass China's Great Hall of the People

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Meredith Chen ·

    Can Trump’s White House ballroom top China’s vast Great Hall of the People?

    President Donald Trump’s claim that the new White House ballroom will top China’s Great Hall of the People has thrust the Beijing landmark back into the spotlight just as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for his US visit later this month. Speaking at a Republican midterm con…