{
  "id": 9489326,
  "title": "Xi Jinping's 'Poker Face' Meets Donald Trump's Smirk As B-1 Bombers Soar Into Skies At Joint Base Andrews - VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/xi-jinpings-poker-face-meets-donald-trumps-smirk-as-b-1-bombers-soar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T03:56:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/xi-jinpings-poker-face-meets-donald-trumps-smirk-as-b-1-bombers-soar-into-skies-at-joint-base-andrews-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese President Xi Jinping maintained an expressionless demeanor during a high-profile military flyover at Joint Base Andrews, as reported by President Donald Trump. While Trump visibly flinched at the deafening roar of the two US B-1 bombers, Xi remained largely unchanged, leading to widespread social media commentary on his unflinching \"poker face.\" The ceremony, which included a 100-foot-long red carpet and a 21-person honor cordon, marked the beginning of Xi's three-day state visit to Washington. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump personally welcomed the Chinese couple, with the leader's motorcade departing the base shortly after the flyover. During their joint appearance, Trump and Xi briefly exchanged words before Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan proceeded along the red carpet and exited in a motorcade, while Trump and Melania returned to the White House aboard Marine One. The unexpectedly personal welcome was unprecedented for a visiting foreign leader and set the stage for discussions on trade, tariffs, artificial intelligence, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran conflict during the three-day summit.",
  "summary": "Chinese President Xi Jinping's seemingly unfazed expression during a dramatic military flyover at Joint Base Andrews has gone viral after two US B-1 bombers roared overhead during his ceremonial welcome by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. While Trump appeared to visibly wince at the deafening sound, Xi remained largely expressionless, prompting social media users to focus on his 'poker face'.…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}