In Beijing’s grandiose Great Hall of the People, some of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful people gathered for a banquet to mark Donald Trump’s state visit to China.

Thursday’s dinner was the centrepiece of the US president’s much-anticipated visit, with China rolling out the red carpet for his first trip to the country since 2017.

Trump, key members of his administration and the American billionaires and CEOs in his entourage were served a wide range of dishes.

Donald Trump raises a glass during a speech before the Beijing banquet (AFP/Getty)

But the menu appeared to be in sharp contrast to the arguably more lavish offerings during his UK state banquet with King Charles in September last year.

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A plate of hors d’oeuvres was served to start the Beijing meal, after Trump toasted his ‘friend’ China’s president Xi Jinping.

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