Food

Hangzhou drinking party scandal casts shadow over city’s image

The alleged assault of a female employee at a meal involving a state-owned developer executive and a Hangzhou district official has reignited anger over China’s drinking culture and abuse of power, while calling into question Hangzhou’s clean-cut image. Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu dives in.

Yang Danxu

24 Aug 2026

[Big read] How Chinese regional fine dining is redefining Singapore’s F&B scene

Singapore’s fine dining landscape is seeing a shift, with a wave of Chinese regional cuisines penetrating the market. Writer Tan Pin Yen takes a look at some of these Chinese brands that are bringing in unique Chinese ingredients and cooking styles for the discerning Singapore diner.

Tan Pin Yen

14 Aug 2026

[Big read] Why Hong Kong’s legendary dim sum halls are vanishing

Hong Kong youths are shunning the yum cha tradition that features large dining groups and subpar service. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing finds out how restaurants are reinventing themselves to stay relevant in the competitive market.

Tai Hing Shing

11 Aug 2026

[Big read] Shopping over politics: How Chinese goods are winning over South Koreans 

South Koreans youths are embracing Chinese brands — from bubble tea and electric cars to robot vacuums — separating politics from life products. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Kang Gwiyoung finds out why and if this could lead to improved China-South Korea relations.

Kang Gwiyoung

27 Jul 2026

[Video] ‘Bullying our ancestors’: Why Chinese netizens are boycotting LV

A seemingly ordinary trademark dispute between Louis Vuitton and Chinese milk tea chain Molly Tea has escalated into a wider debate over intellectual property and cultural ownership. As backlash builds, with many even calling for LV’s trademark to be revoked, the case has become a broader reckoning on how cultural motifs should be protected in a modern commercial world.

Yi Jina

14 Jul 2026

The durian express: How Southeast Asia flooded China’s market

A flood of Southeast Asian durians has sent prices tumbling in China, making the once-costly fruit affordable for many. But what is driving the drop, and can it be sustained? Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu finds out.

Liu Liu

13 Jul 2026

Who governs food security now? Why Beijing’s answer matters most

Global food governance is increasingly dispersed across overlapping institutions and frameworks. Few countries are better positioned than China to bridge them, but whether Beijing chooses to do so remains the defining question, says researcher Genevieve Donnellon-May.

Genevieve Donnellon-May

10 Jul 2026

[Big read] Why Beijing wants its citizens to lose weight

China’s obesity crisis is growing despite a nationwide campaign to reverse it. Why is the problem getting worse? Lianhe Zaobao China journalist Meng Dandan speaks with experts and ordinary Chinese to find out.

Meng Dandan

08 Jul 2026

How China outgrew Singapore’s F&B brands

Lianhe Zaobao journalist Qi Lu examines how Singapore’s best-known F&B brands, once buoyed by China’s consumption boom, are now retreating amid brutal competition and fast-changing consumer habits.

Qi Lu

03 Jul 2026

[Big read] Too ‘cool’ to resist: China’s soft power captivates Taiwan’s youth

From TikTok trends to Chinese apps and pop culture, Beijing’s soft power is gaining traction among young Taiwanese, raising fresh questions over identity, influence and cross-strait competition. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lai Oi Lai and journalist Zhang Guanghui find out more.

Lai Oi Lai, Zhang Guanghui

01 Jul 2026

From caviar to foie gras: China’s next export shock

From caviar to foie gras, Chinese producers are entering markets long tied to European prestige. As these brands expand overseas, Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu explores what their success reveals about China’s growing influence in global markets.

Yang Danxu

30 Jun 2026

Salt-baked chicken and tea-smoked ham: Songyang’s unforgettable flavours

A literary trip to southern Zhejiang unlocks the sensory soul of Songyang — a paradise where ancient mountain villages blend rich cultural history with unforgettable delicacies. Writer Shen Jialu uncovers the rare, centuries-old art of tea-smoked ham and more.

Shen Jialu

26 Jun 2026