https://freerepublic.com/tag/commiedinner/ en-us Fri, 15 May 2026 02:20:16 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4379319/posts When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sit down to a lavish state banquet in Beijing on Thursday, one Chinese cuisine is likely to feature on the menu: Huaiyang food, from the region surrounding Shanghai, known for its mild and subtle flavours, refined knife-work and emphasis on seasonal dishes... "One of the key strengths of Huaiyang cuisine is its broad appeal. Its flavours are widely acceptable and accessible to most people ... including international guests," said Shi Qiang, executive chef at Gui Hua Lou, an upscale Huaiyang cuisine restaurant in Shanghai... China even created a chicken dish named after US... NDTV https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4379319/posts#comment Fri, 15 May 2026 02:20:16 GMT