US Orders Travelers on Air Force One to Discard Gifts, Phones Amid Security Fears The return of President Trump and his delegation from Beijing has been marked by an unusual sight: the ceremonial disposal of gifts, burner phones, and pins collected during their talks with Chinese officials.
White House staffers and reporters were asked to surrender these items before boarding Air Force One, sparking questions about the motivations behind this security measure.
Concerns about Chinese espionage capabilities have long been a major point of contention between the two nations.