Chinese cuisine

Author: Liu Junru
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: China has a widely circulated proverb, "Food is the first necessity of the people," which highlights the significant role of "eating" in the lives of Chinese people. Eating is not just about being full; having food to eat, being able to eat, and knowing how to eat are considered a kind of "blessing." Later generations who advocate for food culture often quote the words of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, "Food and sex are the great desires of humanity," to find positive and affirmative philosophical justification for their attitude toward enjoying life. There may be no other place in the world as rich in delicious cuisine as China. The Chinese, who cherish the "blessing of eating," have not only created a variety of regional flavors within their vast territory, demonstrating a philosophy of life that treats life as an art in daily life; they have also spread food culture overseas. In today's world where "distance is no longer a barrier," Chinese cuisine can be found in major international cities around the globe.