Humble menu speaks volumes

What did Chinese leaders and their guests eat at the reception party? The answer given by the NPC's new spokesman met with the mass' approval. In fact, the public were not only satisfied with the answer, but also pleased with the dedication showed by the government, says an article on www.dahe.cn. The following is an excerpt:

At the recent news conference of the 2009 National People's Congress (NPC), Li Zhaoxing, a former foreign minister and the NPC's new spokesman, introduced the menu for visiting foreign leaders.

Three dishes and a soup were served but no Chinese alcohol.