China serves Trump a very Americanized Chinese meal at its official state dinner

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.

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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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