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Politics● ElevatedSep 25 · Sep 25, 2026, 2:25 PM

Chinese media scuffle with US journalists, Secret Service during Xi visit

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America

Members of the Chinese press corps traveling with President Xi Jinping scuffled with U.S. journalists and Secret Service personnel at the White House on Thursday as reporters scrambled to cover the Chinese leader’s state visit. Videos posted online showed several confrontations throughout the day, including Chinese journalists arguing with White House staff and Secret Service…

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