{
  "id": 9659483,
  "title": "Culinary diplomacy on the menu for Xi and Trump at the White House",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/culinary-diplomacy-on-the-menu-for-xi-and-trump-at-the-white-house-9659483",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T00:17:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
    "slug": "reuters-business-via-scmp",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368729/culinary-diplomacy-menu-xi-and-trump-white-house"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Culinary diplomacy will be a key feature at the upcoming state dinner between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. The menu showcases American ingredients with subtle Chinese influences, reflecting the culinary traditions of both nations. Guests will include business leaders and government officials, and entertainment will feature classical tenor Christopher Macchio and various military ensembles. The White House has incorporated cultural significance of red in Chinese history through red linen, red flowers, and vermeil from the White House collection on the tables. This diplomatic meal aims to foster goodwill and strengthen ties between the two nations.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/melania-trump-takes-chinas-first-lady-on-a-museum-outing-thats",
        "published": "2026-09-24T18:50:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Culinary diplomacy on the menu for Xi and Trump at the White House",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/culinary-diplomacy-on-the-menu-for-xi-and-trump-at-the-white-house",
        "published": "2026-09-25T00:17:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "CNBC Daily Open: Stability is on the menu as Trump and Xi start dinner",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/cnbc-daily-open-stability-is-on-the-menu-as-trump-and-xi-start-dinner",
        "published": "2026-09-25T01:19:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}