NOTE TO STUDENTS: Before answering the questions, read the “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

1. What is government protocol?

2. Who did President Xi Jinping send to greet President Trump when he arrived at the airport in Beijing on Wednesday?

3. a) Define snub.
b) Why wasn't this a snub?

4. What signal was Xi Jinping sending by having Vice President Han Zheng greet President Trump when he arrived?

5. Does Chinese President Xi Jinping greet most foreign leaders at the airport?

6. Where will Xi Jinping greet President Trump?

7. What is the significance of the "friendship photo" and handshake the two leaders will take in Beijing's Zhongnanhai Garden on Friday?

8. CHALLENGE: Answer the following questions from the video clip of KT McFarland, who worked in both the Nixon and Trump administrations.

a) Why don't we need China's help with Iran?
b) How does KT McFarland describe China's negotiating style?