Protester Scales DC Light Pole to Hang Anti-Xi Banner Before State Visit
U.S. agencies are coordinating with local police as five protest groups file for rallies and a banner stunt closes Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
- On Wednesday, Chinese President Jinping began his first visit to Washington in 10 years, prompting the Secret Service to increase security measures in coordination with local law enforcement.
- Trump is hosting the Chinese President as economic and tech competition escalates, particularly regarding artificial intelligence, while both leaders aim to stabilize fragile ties during their third meeting since Trump returned to the White House.
- Along Pennsylvania Avenue, a protester scaled a light pole on Tuesday, hanging a banner labeling the visitor "Dictator"; emergency crews closed the roadway until the person climbed down and fire crews removed the banner.
- The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed five groups, including the Falun Dafa Association and Tibetan Youth Congress, filed for rallies ahead of the visit. No charges have been announced against the Tuesday protester.
- While neither leader expects a grand bargain, both seek leverage in persistent global hot spots like Iran and Taiwan, using the visit to navigate ongoing tensions despite escalating competition between the two nations.
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East Turkistan, Tibetan Groups to Protest Against Xi Jinping Near White House During Visit
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. East Turkistan and Tibetan advocacy groups, along with their supporters, have announced a protest near the White House on Thursday, September 24, against Chinese President Xi Jinping and Beijing’s policies towards ethnic minority communities. World News | East Turkistan, Tibetan Groups to Protest Against Xi Jinping Near White House During Visit.
East Turkistan, Tibetan groups to protest against Xi Jinping near White House during visit - The Tribune
East Turkistan and Tibetan advocacy groups, along with their supporters, have announced a protest near the White House on Thursday, September 24, against Chinese President Xi Jinping and Beijing’s policies towards ethnic minority communities.
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington, D.C. Protesters gathered around the hotel where Xi was staying, chanting slogans such as "The Communist Party must step down" and "Xi Jinping must step down." The area around the hotel was under tight security.
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