This Day in History: China’s First KFC Opens by Tiananmen Square

On November 12, 1987, KFC made its debut in China near Qianmen in Beijing.

by Emily Guzman, 12 November 2021

KFC Launches Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets in China

Yes, you’ll have to preorder them online to try at select stores!

by Rakini Bergundy, 20 April 2020

China’s Largest KFC Opens in Shenzhen

Don’t ever question the people’s love for the Colonel.

by Rakini Bergundy, 06 January 2020

Watch Out KFC, Popeyes Is Coming to China

The American fried chicken chain has announced plans to open its first China-based store right here in Shanghai sometime next year.

by Justine Lopez, 22 November 2019

Durian Chicken Nuggets are a Thing and We Tried Them

It seems like every food product in the Middle Kingdom has – at some point or another – been infused with the spiny, pungent fruit.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 11 September 2019

KFC's Notorious 'Double Down' Sandwich Now in China and We Tried It

Colonel Sanders just shed a tear from beyond the grave.

by Jesse Pottinger, 06 August 2019

KFC Launches Its First Vegetarian Burger in China

Will you try this new plant/fungi-based option?

by That's PRD, 05 July 2019

KFC and Huawei Pair up to Release Smartphone

That's right, KFC members can now own a sleek red Huawei 7 Plus, adorned with the face of Sanders himself on the back.

by Jesse Pottinger, 12 July 2017

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