Category: International Relations

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: 

• Hors d’Oeuvres

Main:

• Coconut Flavored Chicken Soup

• Seafood Chowder

• Kung Pao Chicken

• Stewed Beef Steak in Tomato Sauce

• Braised Vegetables in Premium Broth

• Grouper Fillets in Hot Chili Oil Read more…

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