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Culinary diplomacy on the menu for Xi and Trump at the White House
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PUBLISHEDSep 25, 2026, 12:17 AM
What the source reports
As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet at the White House for a state dinner on Thursday, culinary diplomacy is on the menu for guests who include business leaders and government officials.
“The menu showcases American ingredients with subtle Chinese influence, bringing the culinary traditions of both nations together,” the office of American first lady Melania Trump said. Xi is dressed in a black Zhongshan suit –…
Main source: SCMP
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