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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
Shocking Scandals Revealed At China’s Consumer Rights Gala
China’s annual “3.15 Gala” revealed yet another host of scandals and scams
Stripped Down: The Story Behind China’s Favorite Snack
How simple, greasy, cheap “latiao” (literally ”spicy strips“) became the people’s snack
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
Uncharted Waters: How Has the Disposal of Nuclear Wastewater Impacted Life in China?
Six personal tales of life in the wake of Fukushima’s nuclear wastewater release
Canny Treat
From imported luxury to detested health hazard to essential Covid lockdown supply, canned fruits have had a complicated relationship with Chinese consumers
Chinese Consumers Still Don’t Trust Food Additives
Why do Chinese consumers fear additives in their food?
High on the Hog
China’s growing appetite for meat threatens public health and the environment: from our Issue 4 cover story
Unnatural Selection
Uneven regulations and a skeptical public stall the commercialization of GM foods in China