None of this was accidental. The Chinese are masters of protocol: every chair height, every step, every distance is calculated. Trump's chair sat lower than Xi's because Beijing wanted it that way. The long walk at the grand welcome, the stairs where Trump had to stop and catch his breath, the moment Xi had to step in to steady him… all engineered. If Trump had a decent Office of Protocol they would have anticipated and pushed back. Protocol isn't just manners and etiquette, it's making sure your leader is cared for
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