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A growing thirst for water safety

2013-06-28 08:05:58

The issue of polluted groundwater in China has once again bubbled to the surface.

China blocks 137 substandard food shipments in May

2013-06-28 10:35:44

Chinese quarantine inspectors stopped 137 shipments of substandard imported food in May.

Food Taipei 2013 exhibition kicks off

2013-06-27 09:44:24

The four-day Food Taipei 2013 show kicked off Wednesday at Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall.

Yunnan brews up cups of success

2013-06-26 09:20:48

Tea-growing South China may soon gain renown for another beverage.

Aiding Yunnan's farmers

2013-06-26 06:50:12

In addition to exports, coffee beans grown in Pu'er are also bought directly by leading coffee houses Nestle and Starbucks.

From the tree to the cup

2013-06-26 06:50:12

Each year, coffee is harvested during the dry season, when the coffee cherries ripen and become bright red, glossy and firm.

Cooling off, the traditional way

2013-06-26 07:41:33

While the rest of the world swelters as the mercury shoots up, China keeps cool with the help of ancient practices that have been passed down for countless generations.

Eating like an empress is a family affair

2013-06-25 10:57:26

With a menu once favored by Empress Dowager Cixi in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the Family Li Cuisine has plenty of lures to woo modern foodies.

'Everyday dishes' shine at Cafe Gray Deluxe

2013-06-25 10:57:26

Good food, gorgeous views, delicious cocktails and wine. Cafe Gray Deluxe has managed to get the right mix here.

7th tea culture festival of Duyun pale-colouredtips opens in Beijing

2013-06-25 10:54:53

A tea specialist of Miao ethnic group performs tea art during the 7th tea culture festival of Duyun pale-colouredtips in Beijing.

China to ban 13 kinds of chemical-laden health food

2013-06-25 10:40:50

China's food and drug watchdog on Friday announced that 13 types of health food will be banned.

Getting the point of Chinese medicine

2013-06-25 06:57:43

It was the first time that Nazaaha Ariqah had seen acupuncture.

Faith in the capital

2013-06-22 08:27:20

While many other global celebrity chefs flocked to Hong Kong and Shanghai, Yannick Alleno chose to start his first restaurant in Asia in the capital of the Middle Kingdom.

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Ghost Street celebrates a favorite dish

2013-06-23 07:54:15

About 900 kilometers away from Xuyi, in Beijing, restaurant entrepreneur Hua Lei is preparing to hold a crayfish festival from June 21 to 23.

Truth, lies and crayfish on a plate

2013-06-23 07:54:15

There are some people who suspect crayfish of not being as clean as they are supposed to be.

Renaissance of 'little lobsters'

2013-06-23 07:54:15

They are called crayfish, crawfish or yabbies, but in China they are celebrated as "little lobsters" and enjoyed across half the country.

Live poultry industry slowly picking up

2013-06-21 03:06:19

Going to the market to buy a live chicken was the first thing on Wu Hongmin's schedule this weekend.

Dairy companies become bigger

2013-06-21 02:33:11

The notion of "too big to fail" is becoming prevalent in the Chinese dairy industry.

China mulls food safety law amendment

2013-06-20 10:21:38

The State Council, China's cabinet, has listed a food safety law amendment as the nation's legislative work for 2013, the China Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday.

Over 8,200 arrested in China for food safety crimes

2013-06-20 10:19:14

More than 8,200 suspects have been captured since a campaign to crack down on crime was launched on Jan 25, the Ministry of Public Security said Wednesday.