Name: “We Gotta Go!”: Reporters, Chinese Security in Standoff
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Description: A standoff erupted on Thursday afternoon between Western media staff and Chinese security personnel.

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An embarrassing moment for Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit. A standoff erupted on Thursday afternoon between Western media staff and Chinese security personnel.

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