This City is the New Culinary Capital

Mar 25 , 2022 | Culture

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The Emperor Qianlong ruled China for 61 years in the 18th century. During his long reign, he loved eating Huaiyang food, one of four traditional Chinese cuisines — and the newest UNESCO World Capital of Food. Our Host James Chau tracks its history and how it played a special role in the founding of a new nation.

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