About this episode

The episode explores how ceremonial banquets in modern China have been used to resolve diplomatic disputes, revealing hidden messages within the meals.

Modern China has used ceremonial banquets to resolve diplomatic disputes for decades - but there's often a message hidden within. ABC reporter Bang Xiao gives Matt the meaning behind the meal. Follow If You're Listening on the ABC Listen app . Check out our series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDTPrMoGHssAfgMMS3L5LpLNFMNp1U_Nq

People in this episode

Host: Matt

Guest: Bang Xiao

Topics covered

• diplomatic disputes
• ceremonial banquets
• China
• cultural significance
• food and politics

Keywords

• China
• diplomacy
• banquets
• Peking Duck
• Moutai
• cultural diplomacy
• food politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC Australia

Products: Peking Duck, Moutai

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