Before hopping on Air Force One to leave Beijing, the entire U.S. delegation ditched all items provided by the Chinese hosts. Gifts, badges, lapel pins, and other memorabilia were tossed into a trash bin at the foot of the plane's stairs.
The ban was absolute, with no Chinese-sourced items allowed on board. Precautionary measures extended beyond just the departure. Delegation members left all personal electronics at home before heading to China and only used clean disposable phones throughout the trip.
New York Post
The ban was absolute, with no Chinese-sourced items allowed on board. Precautionary measures extended beyond just the departure. Delegation members left all personal electronics at home before heading to China and only used clean disposable phones throughout the trip.
New York Post