A fake image circulated on X on May 15, 2026, depicting President Donald Trump bowing to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a handshake at the Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing. The image was identified as digitally edited and AI-generated, evidenced by unnaturally blended fingers and a lack of credible news reports documenting the event. Fact-checkers confirmed that the handshake lasted about 15 seconds and was broadcast live, with no bowing occurring at any point.
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A fake image circulated on X on May 15, 2026, depicting President Donald Trump bowing to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a handshake at the Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing. The image was identified as digitally edited and AI-generated, evidenced by unnaturally blended fingers and a lack of credible news reports documenting the event. Fact-checkers confirmed that the handshake lasted about 15 seconds and was broadcast live, with no bowing occurring at any point.