Protesters disrupt Trump's state dinner for China's Xi Jinping

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 04:24 · Archive

Protesters chanting for Hong Kong freedom disrupted a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Protesters chanting 'Free Hong Kong' and demanding freedom for political prisoners were heard during the national anthem and throughout Trump's state dinner welcoming Xi Jinping at the White House. Trump appeared visibly frustrated by the disruption.

How it is being reported

• Protesters drown out US national anthem as Trump left 'mortified' ahead of Xi Jinping state dinnerTrump appeared to be visibly frustrated as protesters were heard above the noise of the national anthem before the President and Xi Jinping entered the White HouseThe Mirror · 25 Sept, 02:26
• Xi can’t escape protesters’ cries at deafening dinner demonstrationProtesters chanting "Free Hong Kong" and demanding freedom for political prisoners were heard over Trump's State Dinner welcoming Xi Jinping.Fox News · 25 Sept, 01:27

In this story: Xi Jinping · Trump · White House · Hong Kong · China

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