It’s no secret why Trump was so impressed with China’s youth — they were actually well behaved
The article discusses President Trump's admiration for the behavior of Chinese youth during his visit to China. It highlights a personal anecdote about the discipline observed in a Chinese classroom. The author contrasts this with American children's behavior, suggesting a cultural difference in upbringing and expectations.
- ▪President Trump was impressed by the well-behaved Chinese children he encountered during his visit to China.
- ▪The author shares an experience of visiting a Chinese school where children displayed remarkable discipline and order.
- ▪The article suggests a cultural difference in the upbringing of children in China compared to those in America.
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Cindy Adams Opinion It’s no secret why Trump was so impressed with China’s youth — they were actually well behaved By Cindy Adams Published May 17, 2026, 8:12 p.m. ET President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping getting greeted by a crowd of children holding flowers and flags at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein Kid soldiers’ marching orders A newspaper last week printed a photo of Chinese children smiling, happy, clapping, excitedly reaching out toward welcoming America’s president. Yeah? Really? Must be they thought he brought day-old dim sum. A few Christmases ago, I flew to Shanghai with a friend whose family then lived in China.
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