Banquet tidbits

Only the finest china for the G20

[Photo provided to China Daily]

All dinnerware for official banquets during the G20 Summit was made of the best bone china, decorated with iconic Chinese motifs including Hangzhou's signature scenery and cultural symbols.

Hangzhou, the host venue, is well-known for its picturesque West Lake and associated bridges, and the dinnerware's shape and design reflect these.

The handles on many pieces are shaped to look like bridges, reflecting the theme of the summit－bridges connecting an innovative, invigorated and inclusive world.

The designs, meanwhile, were inspired by iconic scenes of West Lake and classic Chinese cultural motifs such as lotus flowers and seedpods.