Away from the complex agenda, here are five other highlights from day 1 of the Trump-Xi summit

Posting on social media in mid-April, Trump predicted Xi would give him a “big, fat hug” upon his arrival in Beijing. Come Thursday morning, Trump was offered a firm handshake instead of the warm embrace he had hoped for. The handshake lasted more than 10 seconds, with the American leader patting Xi on his arm a couple of times.