Chinese soldier stands firm as Air Force One roars past, going viral on social media

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on the evening of May 13 aboard Air Force One.

Jon Michael Raasch, a White House correspondent for the Daily Mail, spotted a Chinese soldier standing at attention near the aircraft, maintaining a firm, disciplined posture despite the high-decibel noise.

Raasch shared the video on X, and it quickly gained traction.

Reporter | Liu Xiaodi, Yuan Zixiang

Video editor & cover designer | Pan Jiajun

Video script | Liu Xiaodi, Yuan Zixiang

Feng Xiaotong (intern) and Zheng Delin (intern) also contributed to the story.