The Kitchen Diplomacy of Xi Jinping: How Food Shapes Global Politics The recent visit by Vladimir Putin to Beijing has been hailed as a significant moment in international relations, but beyond the diplomatic niceties and photo opportunities, what does this trip reveal about the complex web of alliances and rivalries shaping global politics?
For those who follow the intersection of food, culture, and power, there's an intriguing subtext to this story. Culinary diplomacy has long been a key aspect of Xi Jinping's approach.
When he hosted Donald Trump at a state dinner in 2017, the menu featured classic Chinese dishes like Peking duck and Xiaolongbao.