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

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

Sherpa's Acquired by Fast Food Giant Yum China

The popular expat-friendly delivery service was acquired by the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 07 June 2017

The Ultimate Zongzi Taste-Off: Starbucks vs. KFC vs. 7-11

We tried the traditional Dragon Boat Festival snack from three popular chains. But which one was the best?

by Emersyn Lyon and María Manrique, 27 May 2017

Beijing KFC Uses Facial Recognition to Predict Food Orders

Ordering fried chicken at KFC just got a whole lot easier. (Not that it was all that difficult in the first place.)

by Justine Lopez, 26 December 2016

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