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An Iowa meal goes to China

The group responsible for the Iowa-themed State Dinner at the White House in February 2012 for President Xi Jinping traveled to China to serve the same meal at two separate banquets for officials who did not attend the State Dinner.
Outcomes: 
The Des Moines Embassy hopes to promote Iowa's culture and expand its business throughout China.
Government?: 
No
Type of Exchange: 
culture
Partners: 
Des Moines Embassy Club
James Yang
Sponsor(s): 
Des Moines Embassy Club
James Yang
Participants (Types): 
chefs, diplomats
Number of Participants: 
10
Exchange Date: 
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Continuing: 
No
Location: 
Guangzhou, Nanchang, Beijing
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