Donald Trump reportedly made an unexpected comment about Chinese takeout restaurants in the United States while speaking at Thursday’s state dinner in Beijing, hosted by China’s President Xi Jinping. The U.S. president is currently visiting China for diplomatic talks.
Donald Trump speaks about Chinese restaurants during his visit
Donald Trump remarked on the popularity of Chinese takeaway restaurants in the U.S. during a Beijing state dinner hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14. The POTUS arrived in China for a three-day state visit to strengthen ties between the two nations.
“As allies in World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt’s mentions of the brave people of China, that’s what they were, drew loud cheers in his speeches in the United States, and everybody loved what he had to say,” Trump stated.
He continued, “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, all combined.” The president added, “That’s a pretty big statement.”
Trump has been a longtime patron of fast-food chain restaurants and has often expressed his support for them. During an Oval Office event on maternal health on May 11, the POTUS said, “Who knows what the best foods are? Maybe— maybe junk food is good, and the other food is no good.” He added, “I know many, many people that all they do is watch their weight, their this, their that, and they kick the bucket, and here we are. I feel great.”
Meanwhile, the Beijing state dinner reportedly served a plethora of delicacies. According to the White House, President Trump, President Xi Jinping, and other attendees enjoyed lobster in tomato soup, crispy beef ribs, Beijing roast duck, stewed vegetables, pan-fried pork bun, trumpet shell-shaped pastry, tiramisu, and more such delicious dishes.
Trump’s delegation to China included government officials as well as tech giants like Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, and many more.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on Mandatory.
