Putin's baozi create marketing frenzy

Russian president Vladimir Putin made his own Chinese baozi, or steamed stuffed bun, and a Jianbingguozi, or a snack consisting of deep fried dough sticks rolled in a thin pancake, at renowned Tianjin baozi restaurant Go Believe on June 8.

He told Chinese President Xi Jinping to remember the jianbingguozi was made by him and share it with him, while the baozi he made was cherished by the Go Believe Group.

The group’s general manager Li Yongshan told China Daily the company has sent the baozi for a 3D replica, which will be displayed at the group’s chain of restaurants.

The company will launch marketing events for the special baozi. Because the company now has chain management and needs to prepare, the events will be promoted in the future.