Sea Bass and Yellow Squash on Menu for Xi Jinping's State Dinner

Guests at Thursday night's state dinner at the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan will dine on a lavish three-course meal with dishes chosen to emphasize American ingredients "with a subtle Chinese influence."

Sea Bass and Yellow Squash on Menu for Xi Jinping's State Dinner

TL;DR

  • The White House will host a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan.
  • The dinner will feature a three-course meal.
  • The menu emphasizes American ingredients with a subtle Chinese influence.