{
  "id": 9613223,
  "title": "Trump-Xi summit: Chinese reporters ‘clash’ with Secret Service before Xi Jinping’s White House welcome; video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/trump-xi-summit-chinese-reporters-clash-with-secret-service-before-xi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T19:16:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/trumpxi-summit-chinese-reporters-clash-with-secret-service-before-xi-jinping-s-white-house-welcome-video-101790276588177.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 24, Chinese reporters clashed with US Secret Service agents outside the White House as President Donald Trump was set to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit. Footage from the scene showed journalists arguing with security officials and attempting to hold camera positions near the White House. The dispute occurred just before the formal welcome and did not halt the ceremony. Tensions had previously risen during Trump’s May visit to Beijing. During the White House press pool preparations for Xi Jinping’s arrival, the Chinese press corps pushed into restricted camera areas and disregarded instructions from Secret Service agents to move. The atmosphere included shouting and physical jostling near the White House entrance. Telegraph correspondent Connor Stringer captured the scene on X, writing, \"Chaos ahead of Xi Jinping’s arrival at the White House as the travelling Chinese press corps push and shove their way into position. Lots of shouting and raised voices as they refuse to move for Secret Service.\" Reuters also featured an image of a Secret Service agent directing a Chinese official photographer who initially refused to relocate. This incident evoked memories of Trump’s May 2026 visit to Beijing, where Chinese reporters rushed into a bilateral meeting area, knocking down a White House advance staff member who sustained bruises. Moreover, a debate erupted at the Temple of Heaven when Chinese officials denied a Secret Service agent access to his firearm, delaying the press pool’s entry. Despite the White House confrontation, the summit proceeded without further incident. At the event, Xi and his spouse, Peng Liyuan, received a formal welcome from Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, including military honors. Later, Trump expressed warmth regarding his relationship with Xi, noting that the two leaders had \"established a friendship\" and achieved \"substantial progress on matters concerning our nations.\" Subsequently, the US and China agreed to maintain their trade truce until January 10, 2027, covering trade, technology, and artificial intelligence. However, the press dispute remained a minor incident. US Desk Chief Content Producer Sehjal Gupta, reporting for Hindustan Times, covered the story from the US perspective. With interests in global affairs, geopolitics, politics, and entertainment, Gupta enjoys exploring various topics and challenging herself with new subjects.",
  "summary": "Chinese reporters clashed with Secret Service agents before Xi Jinping’s White House welcome as the Trump-Xi summit continued.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Conversation",
        "title": "How due process, not the First Amendment, got the White House ban on reporters blocked in court",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/how-due-process-not-the-first-amendment-got-the-white-house-ban-on",
        "published": "2026-09-24T16:03:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}