A viral video from Beijing has triggered online speculation after some social media users claimed US President Donald Trump was attempting to peek at Chinese President Xi Jinping's notes during a public event. The clip, which has been viewed millions of times online, appears to show Trump looking at a notebook after Xi briefly stood up from his seat. The moment quickly fuelled claims on social media that the US president was trying to read private notes belonging to the Chinese leader. However, a closer examination of the footage suggests otherwise. CNN clarified in a video analysis that the notebook seen in the clip appeared to display the presidential seal, indicating that it was likely Trump's own speech binder or a translated copy of his prepared remarks rather than Xi's personal notes.