At a recent working lunch in Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping were served a menu that reflected both Chinese culinary traditions and Trump's well-known preference for straightforward American food. The menu included starters like Minced Codfish in Seafood Soup and Crispy Lobster Balls, while main courses featured Pan-Seared Beef Fillet Stuffed with Morel Mushrooms, Kung Pao Chicken, and Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. For dessert, they enjoyed Chocolate Brownie, fresh fruits, and ice cream, served with coffee or tea. This carefully curated meal was designed to bridge cultural differences while catering to Trump's tastes. In a stark contrast, the White House press pool received McDonald's, underscoring the culinary divide. This balancing act is not new; during Trump's first presidential visit to China in 2017, the menu similarly included familiar dishes like seafood chowder and steak with ketchup. Other U.S. leaders have also experienced this culinary diplomacy, with Barack Obama and Joe Biden sampling traditional dishes during their visits, reflecting a broader trend of accommodating American preferences in diplomatic settings.