BEIJING — President Xi Jinping treated President Trump to a lavish state dinner at the Great Hall of the People.
The elaborate menu included crispy beef ribs, roast duck, tiramisu, and ice cream — a favorite of the president.
At the banquet, Xi praised the American people and the US-China relationship after a year of rising tensions over Taiwan, fentanyl, and Beijing’s expanding territorial claims in the South China Sea.
The full menu:
- Hors d’Oeuvres
- Lobster in Tomato Soup
- Crispy Beef Ribs
- Beijing Roast Duck
- Stewed Seasonal Vegetables
- Slow-Cooked Salmon in Mustard Sauce
- Pan-Fried Pork Bun
- Trumpet Shell-Shaped Pastry
- Tiramisu
- Fruits and Ice Cream