Chinese Food 101: North vs. South vs. East vs. West - Eat China (S1E1)
Chinese food is much more than just stir-fry, noodles, and dumplings. In this video, we break down Chinese food into roughly four schools—north, south, east, and west—and explain what makes them different.
This is the first episode in a 13-part series on Chinese food (we know, it’s a lot). Stay tuned for our deep dive into regional Chinese cuisine.
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As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, China has a rich culture that took centuries to cultivate. From the rise and fall of dynasties to establishing great structures and inventions, China has undoubtedly left its mark beyond the East.
Today, China leads the world in technology and the economy. You might not even know it, but most of the everyday items we use trace back to this country.
You may not know much about China outside its cuisine and landmarks, but the People’s Republic holds many other wonders. Watch on to find out in our China Facts video!
0:44 China is the 3rd largest country in the world.
1:06 China holds the most out of all the tallest statues in the world.
1:39 The Silk Road is not made of silk.
2:05 The Great Wall of China was built with rice.
2:40 The construction of the Great Wall of China started as early as 7 BC.
2:59 China owns all of the pandas in the world.
3:18 Chopsticks were initially created for cooking, not as an eating utensil.
3:33 Fortune cookies did not originate from China.
3:51 Traditional Chinese beliefs dictate lucky and unlucky numbers.
4:19 Over 500 emperors ruled China.
4:45 The lotus flower is sacred in Chinese lore.
5:05 China has the fastest train in the world.
5:32 The Chinese used toilet paper before the rest of the world.
5:52 The Chinese associate the dragon with royalty.
6:12 Emperor Taizong led China to its Golden Age of Peace and Prosperity.
6:37 The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China.
7:05 The Ming Dynasty finished the construction of the Great Wall.
7:28 The Song Dynasty led China in scientific and technological advancements.
7:50 Time travel is banned in China.
8:07 The longest noodle in the world was made in China.
8:30 It's possible to dig a hole to China from Argentina.
8:51 Commoners were not allowed in the Forbidden City during the Dynasty Era.
9:15 The Chinese invented paper currency.
9:31 The first artificially reproduced human tooth was created in China.
9:50 China produces the most gold out of any country in the world.
10:07 The Zhou dynasty was the longest-reigning dynasty.
10:27 The Qin dynasty connected the Great Wall.
10:38 Ancient China used the earliest form of power.
10:53 Pencils are usually yellow because of Chinese royalty.
11:21 China also has the longest river in Asia.
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1. China is often considered the world’s longest continuous civilization. Chinese characters are the world’s longest continuously used written language.
2. The Chinese invented ketchup. It was originally a fish sauce called ke-tsiap.
3. Fortune cookies are not a traditional Chinese custom. They were invented in 1920 by a worker in the Key Heong Noodle Factory in San Francisco.
4. Nearly 30% of San Francisco's air pollution is from China.
5. Cricket fighting is a popular pastime in China. Many Chinese children even keep crickets as pets.
6. In ancient China, it was customary for both wealthy men and women to grow their fingernails extremely long as a sign of their rank.
7. The Chinese have made silk since at least 3,000 B.C. They fiercely guarded the secrets of silk making, and anyone caught smuggling silkworm eggs or cocoons outside of China was put to death.
8. The Chinese use about 80 billion pairs of chopsticks annually.
9. In China's Xinjiang province, police use geese as security animals instead of dogs.
10. There are currently 32 million more boys under the age of 20 than girls in China. In the future, tens of millions of men will be unable to find wives.
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Today, China is known for having one of the fastest growing economies in the world. New skyscrapers seem to be popping up every day. However, China also is home to some of the oldest written records in history. The history and culture of China is incredibly unique and enticing.
It would take a lifetime to learn all there is to know about China, but here are 10 facts about China you may have never heard!
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8. Tea was discovered in China.
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10. Shanghai is home to a Chopstick Museum.
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