According to the established itinerary, Salman first checked into the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse to rest and settle in.
In the afternoon, under the arrangements of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he visited the Forbidden City. In the evening, he attended a cultural gala specially arranged in advance by the Chinese authorities.
Since Salman's visit to China was not an official state visit, it lacked much of the usual protocol, formal meetings, and symposiums. Yet even though the visit was unofficial, once the news of Ye Chen accompanying Salman throughout the entire trip spread through the media, it instantly sent shockwaves through both domestic and international circles.
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