A state banquet, selfies with Musk and Huang's noodle run: The spectacle of Trump's Beijing visit
Trump's visit to Beijing featured a state banquet that blended Chinese and international cuisines, reflecting diplomatic symbolism. The event attracted attention as Chinese CEOs sought selfies with Elon Musk, who appeared overwhelmed by the requests. Musk's son also made headlines with his unique outfit, which quickly sold out online after the visit.
- ▪The banquet menu included a mix of Chinese national dishes and international cuisine.
- ▪Chinese CEOs, including ByteDance's Liang Rubo and Lenovo's Yang Yuanqing, sought selfies with Elon Musk.
- ▪Musk's son wore a Chinese-style vest and a tiger-head-shaped bag that sold out online after the event.
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The menu also read like a work of diplomacy in its own right: a blend of Chinese national dishes and international cuisine, including beef ribs and tiramisu, an apparent nod to Trump's culinary preferences. China has for decades used the symbolism of food during landmark official events or when receiving distinguished foreign visitors.On the banquet's sidelines, Chinese CEOs jostled to grab a brief a moment with Elon Musk. Among the guests were ByteDance's Liang Rubo, Lenovo's Yang Yuanqing, and Fuyao Glass Industry Chairman Cao Hui, according to pictures on state broadcaster CCTV.
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