However, he thought Mr Xi and Mr Obama would get on well, adding: "It's communism over there and communism over here, what's the difference?" If they were looking for a more receptive welcome, China's first couple might have better luck at a Palm Springs' Chinese restaurant, the Asian Bistro, where waitress Jane Zou, 25, who was born in Sichuan, recognised their photographs immediately "We're so excited they're coming to Palm Springs." she beamed. "We're hoping he comes down our road. He could come into our restaurant, we do very good spicy seafood, and curry."