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A prank or meme, considering Trump’s known sense of humor, possibly showing Xi something funny he fancied was appropriate to lighten the mood.
A photo of Trump’s granddaughter Arabella, speaking Chinese and performing a traditional Chinese poem or song, which humanized the diplomatic environment, touching a softer, more personal note.
Given the context and the warmth of the image, most analyses favored the last theory—the shared moment involving family or innocent humor likely fostered the surprising laughter. Such moments, even in tense diplomatic settings, reveal the human side of leaders and sometimes momentarily soften diplomatic rigidity.