On May 14, Chinese security personnel barred a U.S. Secret Service agent from escorting American journalists with weapons onto the grounds of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, according to the White House press pool. The incident caused a nearly 30-minute delay at the entrance as Chinese authorities refused to permit the agent entry, triggering an increasingly tense discussion between U.S. and Chinese officials.
Beijing Security Blocks US Secret Service Agent from Weapon Access at Temple of Heaven