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China serves Trump a very Americanized Chinese meal at its official state dinner
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For China’s official state dinner hosting U.S. President Donald Trump, the Asian superpower decided on a Chinese menu that looks…kind of American.
The Thursday evening affair, hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, was a glitzy event, attended by the country’s business leaders.
Thanks to Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun who was present, and posted the menu on Weibo, we know what they ate.
Image: lei jun/weibo
The Menu
Starter:
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Hors d’Oeuvres
Main:
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Coconut Flavored Chicken Soup
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Seafood Chowder
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Kung Pao Chicken
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Stewed Beef Steak in Tomato Sauce
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Braised Vegetables in Premium Broth
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Grouper Fillets in Hot Chili Oil Read more…
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Two of his three tweets were just him saying nice things about China.
On behalf of @FLOTUS Melania and I, THANK YOU for an unforgettable afternoon and evening at the Forbidden City in Beijing, President Xi and Madame Peng Liyuan. We are looking forward to rejoining you tomorrow morning! https://t.co/ma0F7SHbVU
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