【Memories of China Through the Eyes of a U.S. Journalist on the Tour】Garrett Haake, chief White House correspondent for NBC, made a new discovery in Beijing after Trump's departure. He used his camera to capture images of the Great Wall and exclaimed: "The president has returned home, but I stayed an extra day in China to explore the Great Wall. Nothing you see in photos or videos can do justice to the awe of experiencing it firsthand. It blows your mind." (Figures 1, 2, 3)

Jim Acosta, former chief White House correspondent for CNN and known as Trump’s frequent critic, replied to Haake: "Pro move. Well done!"

The three photos are works taken by this American journalist, conveying the reverence felt by a Westerner encountering and standing before the Great Wall for the first time—an emblem of ancient Eastern civilization.

Familiarity with the Great Wall allows fellow enthusiasts to guess roughly how far this journalist must have traveled based on the vantage point of the shots.

The perspective clearly shows an upward view with expansive visibility—far from the "dark filter" often used by certain Western media outlets.

The Great Wall is perhaps the earliest and most enduring image Westerners hold of East Asia. For many, visiting it represents fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Mike Carter, chief White House correspondent for NEWSMAX—a media outlet aligned with Trump—also did not board Air Force One for the return flight. Instead, he stayed behind for one more day, aiming for the same destination (Figure 4). He expressed similar awe: "Last day in China. Great memories! Great Wall!"

Carter also visited the Forbidden City. (Figure 5, sourced from Carter’s account)

Eric Trump and his wife also took a private excursion to the Great Wall during their father’s busy schedule in Beijing. (Figure 6, from Lara Trump’s social media account)

The daughter-in-law shared her reaction: "An unforgettable trip!!!!!"

Four exclamation marks!!!

Melania previously made a special trip to visit and photograph the site.

Only the father-in-law hasn’t been there yet—next time, let’s make it happen, just like a true hero.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865394967397388/

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