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banquet

[bang-kwit] / ˈbæŋ kwɪt /
NOUN
formal dinner, usually ceremonial
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BEIJING—At a state banquet hosted by Xi Jinping last week, President Trump was treated to a Chinese military band playing one of his favorite songs, “Y.M.C.A.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Officials attempted to block Fang multiple times on his way to the banquet.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The size of the Chinese leadership’s presence at the banquet was smaller compared with during Trump’s last visit, in 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A state banquet will be held later at the same venue.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

For a while they were blocking the door, until the banquet hall manager asked them to move.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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