"While at the festive market, Xi picked up a 45 yuan (4.79) bundle of delicacies from Daoxiangcun, a historic bakery known for its traditional snacks. According to the shopkeeper interviewed by Chinese media, Xi plumped for three items: honey-glazed dough twists, cream-filled dough twists and jujube flower pastries, a flakey, flower-shaped cookie with a filling made from red dates. Dough twists are made from fried pastry and are a popular local snack in Beijing."
"The shop has since been overrun by shoppers keen to get a slice of the Xi-approved pies. One customer, Zhao, bought 16 bags of the snacks, which are now being pre-packaged into Xi-themed triples. She told a reporter: These are the same new year's goods recommended by the general secretary, and people really like them. I want to buy some to give to my friends."
Xi Jinping visited central Beijing markets and bakeries during a lunar new year tour, including a stop in Dongcheng. He bought a 45 yuan bundle from Daoxiangcun containing honey-glazed and cream-filled dough twists and jujube flower pastries, and a 14 yuan loaf from Yili Bakery. The bakery experienced heavy customer demand, rapid restocking, and pre-packaged Xi-themed sets as shoppers sought items associated with the visit. One customer purchased 16 bags to give as gifts. Xi holds the roles of general secretary of the CCP, president of China, and commander of the armed forces.
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