A short video circulating on social media has drawn attention to a moment involving US First Lady Melania Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during Xi’s state visit to the United States. The footage by ANI appears to show Xi moving towards Melania as if to shake hands, while she raises her right hand and takes a step back. At the same time, President Donald Trump is seen shaking hands with a Chinese official accompanying Xi. The footage does not establish why Melania made the gesture, and no official explanation has been given.
Xi was in the United States from September 23 to 25 for a state visit hosted by Trump. The visit included several highly ceremonial engagements, including a rare planeside welcome at Joint Base Andrews, a White House state arrival ceremony, a state dinner and meetings between the two presidents.
