Dozens of Chinese gather at the hotel where the US president is staying to see the presidential car
The journey of the president of the United States, (Republican Party), from the hotel where he is staying in Beijing to dinner with the president of China, (Communist Party of China) required a total of 41 vehicles. The meeting was held on Thursday night (May 14, 2026), local time.
The fleet was made up of scouts (vehicles that protect the president’s car) and other cars that took the members of the delegation. Right behind, two ambulances followed the journey. It is customary for ambulances to be part of presidential convoys.
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This travel format is normal for visits by heads of state to ensure security, but the number draws attention. The scheme for Trump is almost incomparable to that of other presidents, as he is the leader of the greatest global power in the world. Furthermore, Trump has a history of attempted attacks. It was 3 weeks ago in Washington, capital of the USA.
The protection system is not limited to movement only. The entire block of the Four Seasons hotel where Trump is staying o. Only security agents and people accredited by the United States embassy in Beijing may pass through the street in front of the hotel.
TRUMP ATTRACTS THE CURIOUS
Throughout the day, Chinese people gathered on the street opposite Trump’s hotel. Sometimes, just out of curiosity due to the number of police officers on site, but the peak of crowds occurred at times when the North American leader left his accommodation for an appointment. Dozens of Chinese and tourists were waiting for the presidential delegation to record and take photos.
Professional photographers pointed their lenses at the cars and the entire security apparatus, but amateur photographers also tried to capture some angle of the president.
A Chinese amateur photographer got a photo of Trump in the car. The result? He was surrounded by other people who wanted to take a photo of the photo he took.
Photo taken by Trump-loving photographer
