The 4th China-CEEC Expo in Ningbo's historic Old Bund went beyond business cards and policy talk. Instead of just negotiating deals, chefs from Central and Eastern European countries stood side by side with their Chinese counterparts, turning a trade show into a communal feast.
Attendees lined up to sample Zhejiang specialties, Balkan fare and Brittany-style crepes, forging connections over shared flavors. Every dish sparked conversations, deepening ties in ways that spreadsheets never could.
CGTN's Nadim Diab was on site to capture how a simple meal can break down cultural barriers faster than any diplomatic channel. In our globally connected world, sometimes all it takes is a shared plate to build understanding across continents.
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