President Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday.
The three-course meal blended American ingredients with Chinese culinary touches.
The White House described the menu as carrying a subtle Chinese influence.
Sea bass and bok choy anchored the main courses of the evening.
The dinner marked a high-profile moment in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
State dinners often use food as a symbol of cultural exchange and goodwill.
The menu reflected an effort to honor the guest while highlighting American sourcing.
