The level of protocol was exceptionally high, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi personally saw off President Trump at the airport! On May 15, after concluding his visit to China, U.S. President Trump departed Beijing aboard Air Force One. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, and Ambassador Xie Feng to the United States were present to see him off. Footage from the scene shows that U.S. Ambassador to China, James P. Zumwalt, also attended the farewell ceremony. Before boarding Air Force One, Trump briefly exchanged words with Wang Yi.
Evidently, when Trump arrived, we had Vice President Han Zheng greet him upon arrival; now, upon the conclusion of his visit, we dispatched a high-level delegation led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi—comprising three senior diplomatic officials—to see him off. What does this signify? It clearly reflects our nation's exceptional courtesy toward the U.S. presidential delegation during Trump’s visit. In reality, diplomatic protocols are never merely about welcoming and seeing off guests. The fact that Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, led the farewell delegation, accompanied by the Deputy Foreign Minister and the Ambassador to the U.S., constitutes a core diplomatic team, aligns perfectly with the principle of equal treatment in state visits.
Naturally, this also demonstrates China’s meticulous planning for subsequent communication and coordination with the United States. Indeed, following high-level summits between the two countries, Foreign Minister Wang Yi serves as the key implementer responsible for carrying forward the consensus reached by the heads of state and translating summit outcomes into concrete actions. With Trump’s visit concluded, the U.S. will be closely watching how China fulfills its commitments, while China will likewise monitor the extent to which the U.S. honors its promises. This high-level airport send-off undoubtedly sets a tone of stability, pragmatism, and controllability for the upcoming period of positive Sino-U.S. interaction.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865238287234314/
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