Trump to host Xi Jinping at White House state dinner with Chinese-inspired menu
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at a White House state dinner on Thursday, bringing together American ingredients, Chinese flavours and references to the history of US-China relations. According to details released by the Office of the First Lady, the formal dinner will be held in the East Room, with senior…
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are set to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, to a White House state dinner on Thursday. The evening event will blend American and Chinese flavors, referencing the history of U.S.-China relations. The formal dinner will take place in the East Room, with government officials, delegation members, and business leaders in attendance.
The menu features dishes like yellow squash veloute with wild mushroom fricassée and crispy pancetta, sesame-crusted sea bass with braised baby bok choy and green herb sauce, and vanilla crémeux ice cream with White House honey. Red decor will be prominent, symbolizing cultural significance in China. The event will also include performances by classically trained tenor Christopher Macchio, US military musicians, and various choirs and orchestras.
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