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25 Sep 2026
Politics
Why did Xi and China’s first lady bring their own flasks to White House banquet?
In China, many people carry around a vacuum flask filled with a hot beverage once they pass a certain age as warm liquids are thought to be better for the digestive system. Photo: AFP

 
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