Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been spotted buying steamed buns in Beijing, causing the internet to go into meltdown with photos of the president carrying the buns and paying for them himself

December 29, 2013 Leave a comment

Hot off the press: Xi Jinping buys his own steamed buns

Staff Reporter

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been spotted buying steamed buns in Beijing, causing the internet to go into meltdown with photos of the president carrying the buns and paying for them himself, according to state-run Chinese News Service. A Chinese internet user going by the name “Four Seas Micro Broadcasting” posted a message on Sina Weibo at Saturday noon saying: “Dear netizens, I cannot believe what I saw?! President Xi came to Qingfeng to grab a steam bun! Uploading picture immediately.” The post came with a picture of the rpesident. The netizen posted another message at 1:21 pm saying: “President Xi queued in person and paid for his buns. He also took a plate himself to collect the purchased bun. Qingfeng should launch a set meal for President Xi.” The posts have been reposted by state media including People’s Daily, Xinhua and China National Television. Four Seas Micro Broadcasting’s personal profile showed the netizen is a senior internet worker and has been certified as a news commentator by Sina Weibo. The store where Xi bought his buns, Qingfeng Steamed Dumpling Shop, was founded in 1948. It began focusing on steamed buns since 1956 and established a well-known brand. It is a subsidiary of state-run Huatian Foods and Drink Group.

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