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Noodle Nightmare! Restaurant Fined for Eating Competition
In a culinary escapade gone wrong, a restaurant in Shenzhen found itself in hot water after its outrageous competitive eating promotion raised eyebrows and appetites.
by Billy Jiang, 24 May 2023
Win Gifts for Clearing Your Plate with This WeChat Mini Program
An app that rewards users for empty plates is gaining in popularity with the ongoing campaign to tackle China's food waste problem.
by Joshua Cawthorpe, 26 August 2020
China Launches 'Clean Plate Campaign' to Reduce Food Waste
China wastes 18 million tons of food a year, enough to feed 30 to 50 million people annually.
by Ned Kelly, 16 August 2020
Garbage Sorting is Now Mandatory in Beijing
It’s official: trash sorting is now mandatory in Beijing.
by Bridget O'Donnell, 06 May 2020
Beijing to Start Stricter Garbage Sorting Rules Next Year
Based on the domestic waste management regulation, which took effect in 2012, the new amendments see more emphasis on individual responsibilities.
by Herlina Liu, 04 December 2019
Clean your plate: China's growing food waste problem
We look into the economic and cultural factors behind Beijing's uneaten food
by Noelle Mateer, 30 July 2015
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