Lobsters, Peking duck, salmon: what Xi treated Trump to during his visit to China
Kyiv • UNN
Xi Jinping hosted a banquet for Trump featuring lobsters, beef short ribs, and Peking duck. The leaders also discussed issues of trade and Taiwan.
During the official visit of US President Donald Trump to China, PRC leader Xi Jinping hosted a state banquet for the American president, tailored to accommodate Trump's notoriously picky taste preferences. This was reported by CNN, according to UNN.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping is offering Donald Trump a selection of Chinese delicacies, some of which are tailored to the American president's notoriously picky taste preferences
According to a list provided to the journalists accompanying the president, guests at the state banquet on Thursday evening are enjoying lobster in tomato soup, crispy beef short ribs, Peking duck, braised seasonal vegetables, salmon prepared in mustard sauce, and a fried pork bun.
For dessert, guests will be offered shell-shaped pastries, tiramisu, as well as various fruits and ice cream.
Peking duck is considered a signature dish of the Chinese capital, while the fried pork bun is a classic breakfast dish in China's southeastern region, particularly in Shanghai.
As a reminder
US President Donald Trump called the talks with Xi Jinping successful following a lengthy meeting in Beijing. The parties discussed issues of trade, technology, and the status of Taiwan.