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President Trump appeared fatigued as he navigated the staircase of the People's Palace in Beijing with up to 30 steps, and they quickly stopped so he could "catch his breath". The moment was recorded on video, with the Chinese leader placing his hand on his guest's back as they climbed the stairs outside the location.
China's President Xi Jinping appeared to recognize that Donald Trump was struggling to climb the stairs as the pair suddenly paused, with numerous onlookers suggesting it was to give Trump a moment to recover. The US President seemed incapable of tackling the steps in one go.
For context, the primary, iconic "tall" staircase used to board Air Force One at the front door usually has roughly 18 steps.
China's President Xi Jinping appeared to recognize that Donald Trump was struggling to climb the stairs as the pair suddenly paused, with numerous onlookers suggesting it was to give Trump a moment to recover. The US President seemed incapable of tackling the steps in one go.
For context, the primary, iconic "tall" staircase used to board Air Force One at the front door usually has roughly 18 steps.
