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Extravagant Trump-Xi tea menu revealed — as those not at fancy event served Trump’s favorite, McDonald’s

Nypost · · 274 words · By Emily Goodin; Nikki Mascali Roarty
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9 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Chinese President Xi Jinping laid out an extravagant spread for President Trump Friday before their historic summit ended”
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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing 'Health Politics and Policy' instead of the summit.
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web search NEUTRAL — Founded in 2008, the organized section on Health Politics and Policy provides the ideal infrastructure in which members can more thoroughly, efficiently arm themselves with the additional expertise we…
https://connect.apsanet.org/s39/
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web search NEUTRAL — While not the official journal of our section, The Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law is a leading journal in the field, and the primary source of communication across the many disciplines it …
https://connect.apsanet.org/s39/jhppl/
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web search NEUTRAL — On this page, we will host syllabi for courses relating to health politics and policy, to give instructors inspiration when developing their own syllabi. If you would like your syllabus to appear here…
https://connect.apsanet.org/s39/syllabus-archive/
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“The bilateral tea and lunch Xi served inside his Zhongnanhai compound in Beijing was a nod to Chinese culture”
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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing 'Health Politics and Policy' instead of the summit.
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web search NEUTRAL — Founded in 2008, the organized section on Health Politics and Policy provides the ideal infrastructure in which members can more thoroughly, efficiently arm themselves with the additional expertise we…
https://connect.apsanet.org/s39/
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web search NEUTRAL — While not the official journal of our section, The Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law is a leading journal in the field, and the primary source of communication across the many disciplines it …
https://connect.apsanet.org/s39/jhppl/
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web search NEUTRAL — On this page, we will host syllabi for courses relating to health politics and policy, to give instructors inspiration when developing their own syllabi. If you would like your syllabus to appear here…
https://connect.apsanet.org/s39/syllabus-archive/
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“The full menu: minced codfish in seafood soup, crispy and stir-fried lobster balls, pan-seared beef fillet stuffed with morel mushrooms, kung pao chicken and scallops, braised seasonal greens, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and beans, stewed beef in a bun, steamed pork and shrimp dumplings, chocolate brownies, fruits, ice cream, coffee and tea”
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Multiple independent sources (Sky News, CNN Politics) confirm the specific menu items for the working lunch, including minced codfish, lobster balls, beef fillet with morels, kung pao chicken, and brownies.
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web search NEUTRAL — Crispy beef ribs, roast duck and tiramisu were on the menu Thursday at the state dinner where President Xi Jinping hosted President Trump in Beijing, as Chinese chefs sought to appeal to Mr. Trump’s c…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/world/asia/trump-xi-china…
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web search NEUTRAL — Here's the lunch menu: Minced codfish in seafood soup. Crispy and stir-fried lobster balls. Pan-seared beef fillet stuffed with morel mushrooms. Kung Pao chicken and scallops.
https://news.sky.com/story/trump-state-visit-latest-us-presi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kung pao chicken and brownies on the menu at Trump-Xi working lunch. Betsy Klein.
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-china-visit-xi-…
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“Outside the fancy luncheon with the top officials, bags of McDonald’s were served up to US and Chinese staffers and press.”
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The provided evidence consists of general McDonald's marketing and menu pages, not reports of food being served to staffers during this specific summit.
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web search NEUTRAL — McDonalds.com is your hub for everything McDonald's. Find out more about our menu items and promotions today!
https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html
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web search NEUTRAL — This guide gives you an easy overview of the McDonald’s menu, from burgers and fries to breakfast, McCafé drinks, and desserts. We’ll cover everything, so you can make the best choice, whether you’re …
https://www.fastfoodtime.com/mcdonalds-menu/
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web search NEUTRAL — Mcdonald’s Menu With Prices 2026 USA Looking for the latest McDonald’s prices? The McDonald’s Menu with Prices has you covered. From the classic Big Mac® and Quarter Pounder® with Cheese to crispy Chi…
https://www.mac-menus.com/
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“Offerings included Big Macs and chicken sandwiches — but not the iconic chain’s french fries.”
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The provided evidence consists of general McDonald's menu information and Wikipedia entries about the company, not specific details about the meal served to staffers during the summit.
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web search NEUTRAL — McDonald's predominantly sells hamburgers, cheeseburgers, various types of chicken, chicken sandwiches, french fries, soft drinks, shakes, breakfast items, and desserts. In most markets, McDonald's of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald's
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web search NEUTRAL — Enjoy a Big Mac®, fries, and a soft drink when you order a McDonald’s meal! Check the McDonald’s app for special offers on meals and more.
https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/meal/big-mac-meal.html
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM21y7nJW1g
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“The state dinner Trump and Xi shared Thursday night was equally lavish”
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Multiple independent sources (The Nightly, other news reports) confirm that President Trump and President Xi shared a state dinner on Thursday night during the visit to Beijing.
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web search NEUTRAL — President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping toasted relations between their nations on Thursday night during Trump's historic state visit to Beijing, China.President Donald Trump proposes …
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/05/14/trump-xi-toast…
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web search NEUTRAL — Xi Jinping, China’s leader, told President Trump that if the Taiwan issue were handled poorly, it could lead to a clash with the United States. Later, at a state dinner, they emphasized cooperation.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/13/world/trump-xi-summi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Presidents Trump and Xi met earlier on Thursday before both speaking at the state dinner, as the former labelled the first day of his visit “fantastic” and thanked the Chinese President for “a magnifi…
https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/us-president-donald…
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“The dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing featured crispy beef ribs, roast duck, lobster in tomato soup, salmon in mustard sauce and pan-fried pork bun.”
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One source mentions beef ribs, roast duck, and tiramisu for the state dinner. However, the other search results for this claim are irrelevant (listing US states), meaning only one relevant source provides the menu details.
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web search NEUTRAL — Each state has its own constitution and government. All states and their residents are represented in the federal Congress, a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representa…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_and_territori…
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web search NEUTRAL — Washington D.C., (Washington, District of Columbia) is a federal district and capital of the United States and is not considered a state. The United States also has sovereignty over 14 other territori…
https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states
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web search NEUTRAL — In the United States, a state is a constituent political entity, of which there are 50. Bound together in a political union, each state holds governmental jurisdiction over a separate and defined geog…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state
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“For dessert, there was tiramisu, fruits and ice cream”
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Two independent sources (Reuters/Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts state banquet... and The New York Times) confirm that the dessert for the state dinner included tiramisu, fruit, and ice cream.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tiramisu is an Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers covered with a cream of egg yolks, sugar, mascarpone, and cocoa powder. The dessert originated in northeastern Italy, and modern vers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiramisu
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web search NEUTRAL — Guests dined on Beijing roast duck and tiramisu while the People's Liberation Army band performed some classic hits.Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at a state banquet at the…
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/food-music-and-praise…
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web search NEUTRAL — There was tiramisu, fruit and ice cream for dessert. Mr. Trump is expected to meet Mr. Xi again on Friday before departing Beijing that afternoon.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/world/asia/trump-china-xi…
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“When Xi visited Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, in 2017, he served his Chinese counterpart a dry-aged New York prime strip steak.”
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No evidence was found after searching for this specific claim regarding the meal served at Mar-a-Lago in 2017.
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