Global Times- ‘When I stand there, I am not only representing myself’: Chinese soldier who held ground with composure in front of Air Force One speaks in an exclusive interview with the Global Times

Global Times: PLA guard Liu Zhencheng goes viral as China diplomacy rises, showcasing discipline and major-country image. Beijing, CHINA, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on May 13, a brief moment on the tarmac quickly captured global attention: amid the deafening roar and gusts from Air Force One, a People’s Liberation Army ceremonial guard stood perfectly still. The footage, shared by Daily Mail’s White House reporter and viewed millions of times online, sparked widespread praise for the soldier’s discipline and composure, with many saying it reflected the precision and China’s ceremonial dignity….