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Trump's Air Force One sparks fascination in China

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Former US President Donald Trump's Air Force One generated significant public interest in China during his arrival in Beijing. Hundreds of photographers and residents gathered near the airport to capture the aircraft, with images and videos quickly circulating on Chinese social media. The plane's presence sparked fascination, with some enthusiasts dubbing it 'a flying White House' and analyzing its journey. The arrival also included speculation about the accompanying 'doomsday plane' and a viral video of a Chinese officer remaining stoic as Air Force One taxied past. AI

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Trump's Air Force One sparks fascination in China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Nayan Seth ·

    ‘A flying White House’: Trump’s Air Force One fuels fascination in China

    Even before US President Donald Trump touched down in Beijing on Wednesday, the first act of the China-US summit was playing out in the skies above the Chinese capital. Hundreds of professional photographers and residents lined up across various points near Beijing Capital Intern…

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