Official state dinner menu for Donald Trump in Beijing

During a state visit to Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted an official dinner in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump. The menu was designed to balance traditional Chinese cuisine with the known culinary preferences of the American President, who favors classic American dishes. The dinner served in Beijing featured several courses, including lobster in tomato soup, seasonal vegetables, salmon with mustard sauce, fried pork buns, and crispy beef ribs. Roast duck and tiramisu, along with fruit and ice cream, were also included in the selection. Similar efforts were made during Trump's previous 2017 visit to China, where the menu included seafood soup, kung pao chicken, and beef steak with tomato sauce. This culinary strategy was intended to offer a refined version of dishes typically preferred by the American leader. Reports indicate that the leaders also discussed maintaining open access to the Strait of Hormuz.