Yao Yan, the 70-year-old owner of the restaurant, said Biden spent 79 yuan ( US$ 11 ) during his 20-minute stay on local dishes including noodles and buns.
” People were curious and wanted to try what he ate, and ( netizens ) promoted this Biden set meal online”, she said.
Images of Biden’s visit used to line the walls of the diner. The pictures, however, always returned after being removed during renovations.
” Now, no one brings up the Biden set food again”, said Yao.
China– like other countries around the world – was closely watching as the US presidential vote came to a nearby on Wednesday ( Nov 6), as the Trump era goes into history.
Yao was watching also.
” Regarding other issues ( US elections ), we are n’t particularly concerned. But as Taiwanese people, we wish for earth peace and friendship. This is our greatest purpose and wish”, Yao said.
The calculating was still going on as of 5am Eastern Time on Wednesday, but former US president Donald Trump appears to be making his first appearance in the White House. While his rival, Democrat Kamala Harris, is only a few political vote away from a clear victory, he is still a long way off.
The second US president will have significant influence on bilateral relations with China for years to come, with influences felt in international trade, diplomacy, and security.
Cartoons GALORE ON CHINESE Facebook
On Chinese social media, however, conversations are taking on a lighter voice.
Dance films of Trump are frequently appearing in articles about the elections on Chinese social media platforms. It is known as the “bath scrubbing party” in China by internet users.
Amazing parallels between US Vice President Harris and a Film cartoon character who became president are being shared on Weibo.