China's Kitchen Diplomacy: A Recipe for Success? As the world watches the impending Xi Trump summit in Washington, it's easy to overlook a crucial aspect of Beijing's strategy: its culinary outreach.
Recent diplomatic efforts by Chinese President Xi Jinping have been as much about serving up a platter of warm relations as they are about forging alliances.
Beijing's recent flurry of diplomatic outreach has included state visits and participation in regional summits, such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.