A new Henan brand called Zhexianji sells four tiny jars of chili sauce for 268 yuan, or about $37 — roughly ten times the price of everyday Chinese chili sauce. Netizens are amused, but the bet says something about China's growing appetite for luxury pantry staples.
A Quora-style explainer from Chinese media digs into why Japan, a rice-loving nation, never developed rice noodles the way China and Southeast Asia did — pointing to milling tools, courtly sweets and cultural taste.
The 2026 Michelin Guide for Guangzhou and Shenzhen marks Shenzhen's first appearance as a Michelin destination, with seven starred restaurants debuting. The combined list features 176 eateries and reflects a dining scene shifting from rapid expansion to operational maturity.
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