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Trump's Joke Makes Xi Jinping Burst into Laughter at White House.
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News18•25-09-2026, 10:34
Trump's Joke Makes Xi Jinping Burst into Laughter at White House.
- •Chinese President Xi Jinping, known for his serious demeanor, burst into laughter at the White House due to a joke by US President Donald Trump.
- •Trump pointed to a space between presidential portraits, saying, "Trump... Trump... and this one in the middle is Autopen," then added, "This is Biden."
- •The "Autopen" joke was a jab at former President Joe Biden's portrait, referring to a machine that mimics signatures.
- •The incident lightened the formal atmosphere, with members of the Chinese delegation also joining in the laughter.
- •Xi Jinping's rare public display of laughter made the moment particularly noteworthy and memorable during the meeting.
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US President Donald Trump pointed to the presidential portraits in the White House Colonnade, showing a picture representing an autopen in place of Joe Biden's portrait and remarking that it was the autopen.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is typically known for his very controlled and serious expressions in public and rarely smiles or laughs during official programs, making his open laughter a notable and memorable moment.
Donald Trump went to the airport himself to greet Xi Jinping, showed him a newly built helipad and Marine One on the White House South Lawn, and guided him past the presidential portraits.
