donald trump Chinese President Xi Jinping, speaking at a state dinner in Beijing on Thursday, reportedly made an unexpected comment about Chinese takeout restaurants in the United States. The US President is currently on a visit to China for diplomatic talks.
Donald Trump speaks about Chinese restaurants during his visit
Donald Trump commented on the popularity of Chinese takeaway restaurants in the US during a Beijing state dinner hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14. POTUS arrives in China on a three-day state visit to strengthen ties between the two countries.
“As an ally in World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt referred to the brave people of China for what they were, his speeches in the United States drew loud cheers and everyone liked what he said,” Trump said.
He added, “Just as many Chinese now love basketball and blue jeans, Chinese restaurants in America today outnumber the five largest fast food chains in the United States.” “This is a very big statement,” the President said.
Trump has been a longtime patron of fast-food chain restaurants and has frequently expressed his support for them. During an Oval Office event on maternal health on May 11, POTUS Said“Who knows what the best foods are? Maybe – maybe junk food is good, and other food is not good.” He added, “I know a lot of people they just look at their weight, their this, their that, and they die, and here we are. I feel great.”
Meanwhile, a bevy of dishes was reportedly served at a Beijing state dinner. According to the White House, President Trump, President Xi Jinping and other attendees enjoyed delicious dishes like lobster in tomato soup, crispy beef ribs, Beijing roast duck, steamed vegetables, pan-fried pork buns, trumpet shell-shaped pastries, tiramisu and more.
Trump’s delegation to China included government officials as well as tech luminaries like Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Tim Cook and many more.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh Mandatory.