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US Treasury Secy Bessent denied entry by Chinese officials over id card, video goes viral
short by Bhawana Chaudhary / on Tuesday, 19 May, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was denied entry by Chinese officials while he was trying to enter a building during China visit with US President Donald Trump. In the viral video of their standoff, the security personnel pointed to a missing identification card or clearance pin on Bessent’s suit. He was allowed to enter after his team brought the credentials.