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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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