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Spice It Up: Why Hunan Cuisine Is Conquering China

Known for its spicy, stir-fried dishes, Hunan cuisine has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, but not everyone is happy about it

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

July 29, 2024

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The Timeless Appeal of Jasmine

Celebrate summer with jasmine tea and discover why this floral-infused brew remains a perennial favorite across generations in China

Lu Zhao (赵璐)

July 24, 2024

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How China’s Declining Marriage Rate Soured the Candy Industry

As young Chinese put off tying the knot, traditional wedding candy sellers feel the pinch

Zhengu Lab (真故实验室)& Ana Padilla Fornieles

July 2, 2024

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Hot and Spicy: How Malatang Conquered China

As a Gansu variety of “malatang” goes viral online, we delve into the history and appeal of one of China’s most ubiquitous dishes

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

April 24, 2024

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The Confused Origins of One of China’s Most Popular Dishes

How Anhui “banmian” spread across the nation and became associated with a city hundreds of kilometers away from its place of origin

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

March 5, 2024

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Stripped Down: The Story Behind China’s Favorite Snack

How simple, greasy, cheap “latiao” (literally ”spicy strips“) became the people’s snack

Roman Kierst (小罗)

Feb. 5, 2024

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How a Tiny Flower Becomes the Scent of Autumn in China

From drinks and desserts to tourist sites, sweet osmanthus has been an autumn favorite for Chinese people for over 2,000 years

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Oct. 26, 2023

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Community Canteens For Seniors Take Off Among Chinese Youth

Young Chinese turn to government-funded canteens for the elderly amid food safety scandals and the rising cost of meals

Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)

Oct. 12, 2023

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Prepared to Fail: Cafeterias and Restaurants Face Backlash for Pre-Made Meals

A school canteen scandal has Chinese consumers rethinking their growing demand for pre-prepared and ready-to-eat meals

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Sept. 28, 2023

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Bones of Industry: Discover Shenyang’s Favorite Street Snack

A simple Dongbei dish symbolizes the rise, fall, and reinvention of a once-flourishing industrial heartland

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

Sept. 26, 2023

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Noodle Nostalgia: How an Imported Rice Noodle Dish Became the Pride of a Hunan City

Despite coming to Hengyang only 30 years ago, “lufen” has already become a symbol of pride for the locals who grew up with it

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

July 20, 2023

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Can Anything Save China’s Fast Food Brands?

Once applauded for their high-end take on classic Chinese dishes, “internet famous” restaurants are now struggling to retain customers

Ji Jingjing

July 13, 2023

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