White House Releases Rare Snaps Of Xi Jinping Laughing That China Will Never See. Here’s Why… Images released by the White House have shown a surprisingly candid side of Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to South Korea for the APEC Summit. Photos captured Xi smiling and laughing alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung—moments rarely seen in China’s tightly controlled state media. The scenes contrast sharply with his usual stoic image at home, where Xi is portrayed as a disciplined and authoritative leader. Watch

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