Protesters arrested for attempting to block Chinese President’s car in Palm Beach

Five protesters were arrested after they attempted to run in front of a vehicle transporting Chinese President Xi Jinping to Palm Beach, Florida on Thursday for his summit at President Donald Trump’s Mar al Lago estate.

The protesters were charged with obstruction or resisting arrest as Xi Jinping’s motorcade moved from the airport to his room at the Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa in Manalapan, At least three of these protesters tried to jump in front of Xi's car, but were subdued by police. 

Protesters lined the motorway to express their opposition to the Chinese government. Some held up placards which read: "Free Tibet now," "the Chinese communist party is gangsters, mafia and evil,"  and, "Xi Jinping Suck!"

.However, the protesters were outnumbered by Chinese government supporters who lined the motorway dressed in red, waving both Chinese and American flags to greet Xi. 

The Vietnamese and Chinese supporters engaged each other in shouting matches and jostling but matters never got out of hand despite the tense atmosphere.