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'All of same height, could play pool if helmets are down': Trump on China soldiers

At the Board of Peace event in Washington, Trump said he was impressed by the massive military display orchestrated by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

February 20, 2026 / 09:50 IST
US President Donald Trump with China's President Xi Jinping

Ahead of Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China scheduled in April this year, the US President recalled his previous trip to the nation and shared a humorous story at the Board of Peace event in Washington D.C. held on February 19.

Stating that his last trip was a 'wild one', Trump said he has a “very good relationship with President Xi”, who orchestrated a massive military display that left a lasting impression on Trump.

“I never saw so many soldiers all the same height, exactly the same height. I said, if they put their helmets down, you could have played pool on the top of their heads. And it was pretty amazing,” said Trump.

Trump's official visit to China comes amid ongoing US–China tensions especially over trade, tariffs and strategic competition. While trade is likely to be the headline issue, other strategic topics — such as technology restrictions, rare earth minerals, and broader geopolitical concerns — could also come up in discussions.

 

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first published: Feb 20, 2026 09:50 am

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