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Chinese Cuisine
Eggs at a stall, Jardine's Bazaar, Hong Kong (
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Cuisine plays a central role in both Chinese society and the nation-
al psyche. When Chinese people meet, a common greeting is 'Ni
chi fan le ma?' - 'Have you eaten yet?'. Work, play, romance,
business and the family all revolve around food. Meals are occa-
sions to clinch deals, strike up new friendships and rekindle old
ones. All you need to explore this tasty domain is a visa, a pair of
chopsticks, an adventurous palate and a passion for the unexpec-
ted.
