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Xi Jinping forced to intervene as Trump health fears surge | US | News

Xi Jinping forced to intervene as Trump health fears surge | US | News

China’s President Xi Jinping appeared to recognise Donald Trump was struggling to climb the stairs as the pair suddenly paused, with numerous watchers suggesting it was to give Trump a moment to recover. The two world leaders are participating in crucial talks in Beijing, where matters including Taiwan, trade and the Middle East are under discussion. However, as they made their way inside for the summit, the US leader seemed incapable of tackling the steps in one go. President Trump appeared exhausted while ascending the staircase, and they immediately halted so he could gather himself. The moment was filmed, with the Chinese leader putting his hand on his visitor’s back as they climbed the stairs outside the location. Last weekend, 79 year old Trump was branded “unfit to serve” as President amid fresh allegations that he was “falling asleep” during an Oval Office gathering. Video footage appears to capture him with his eyes shut and practically motionless for an extended period during an official health briefing. Nevertheless, the pair made their entrance at the state …