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AMBASSADOR’S REMARKS Reviewing the past and looking ahead to the success of the future. As we bid farewell to the old and usher in the new, the Chinese nation’s most unique traditional festival – the Spring Festival is yet again around the corner. The passing year was an unforgettable and extraordinary year for both China’s development and China-Denmark relations. The year of 2015 marked a critical year for China’s comprehensive deepening of reforms. It was the opening year for China’s all-round advancement of the rule of law, and it was the closing year of China’s 12th Five Year Plan. Despite the weakness of current global economic recovery, China’s economy grows against the current, keeps running smoothly under the “new normal” state, continues to serve as the “anchor of stability” for global economic growth and injects “Chinese impetus” into the development of other countries in the world. Tangible improvement has been made in China’s rule of law construction, and new achievements have been scored in improving the party’s work style, building a clean government and fighting against corruption, which wins the support from the people. Comprehensive progress has been made in major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. Aiming to achieve common development, China carried out active exchanges and cooperation with other countries, jointly worked together for the “Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road” and a better network of global partnership. The year of 2015 was also an important year in the history of development of China-Denmark relations. The two countries
jointly celebrated the 65th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations by reviewing the past and looking into the future. Our mutual political trust is deepening, and the comprehensive strategic nature of our bilateral relations has become increasingly prominent, reaching an unprecedented new level. Our mutually beneficial and practical cooperation in various fields have achieved significant results. In 2015, our bilateral trade volume is expected to hit a new historical record. China is Denmark’s largest trading partner in Asia, and Denmark is amongst the European countries with the largest trade volume and largest investment in China per capita. China’s “Happy Chinese New Year” cultural performance and “The First Emperor - China’s Terracotta Army Exhibition” were warmly received by Danish people. The Chinese naval escort fleet made a historical first visit to Denmark; More than 40 cities, regions and provinces from two countries have been engaged in sister relations and carried out mutually beneficial cooperation. Looking forward to 2016, China has entered the opening year for implementing 13th Five Year Plan and the decisive stage in finishing building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. With persistent
efforts, we are striving for new progress in China’s comprehensive deepening of reforms. We will actively implement major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, to explore a new type of international relations of win-win cooperation, and to firmly safeguard world peace and actively contribute to common development. In 2016, China-Denmark relations will enter a new stage of development. We are ready to work together with our Danish friends from all walks of life, to pursue innovation, to earnestly raise our practical cooperation in all fields to a new level, and to further enrich China-Denmark comprehensive strategic partnership. In a few days, we will usher in the Year of the Monkey in Chinese lunar calendar. For our Danish friends from all walks of life, I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Denmark, to wish you a happy Year of the Monkey and every success in your life and career. I wish China-Denmark comprehensive strategic relationship greater progress in the New Year. H.E. Mr. Liu Biwei, Ambassador of China in Denmark
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CHINA’S ECONOMY IN 2015
Steady Growth with prospects for a brighter future. China achieved a 7% economic growth in the first half of 2015. Given the slowdown in global growth, it is not at all easy. China is now an economy with US$ 10 trillion annual GDP, for which 7% growth actually generates more increase in volume than the double-digit growth in the past. And the 7% growth is in fact among the highest of the world’s major economies. What is more encouraging is that China’s economic structure is rapidly improving. Today, the services sector already accounts for half of China’s GDP, and consumption contributes 60% to growth. Growth in high-tech 4
industries is notably higher than the entire industrial sector. Consumer demands for information, cultural, health and tourism products are booming. Energy conservation, environmental protection and the
than that of urban residents. As a result, consumers now have more money in their pocket to spend. Price level has been kept basically stable. Total retail sales increased by more than 10%.
green economy are thriving.
FROM LOCAL TO INTERNATIONAL BENEFIT FOR ALL China’s steady economic development has benefited the people. Since the beginning of 2015, employment has steadily expanded. In the first six months, 7.18 million new urban jobs were created. In terms of household income, per capita disposal income grew faster than the economy, with the income of rural residents growing faster
Meanwhile, China’s steady economic development has benefited the world. China contributed about 30% to global growth in the first half of the year. With commodity prices dropping markedly on the global market, the growth of China’s foreign trade volume is slowing down. But even so, the actual amount of commodities China imported has continued to go up. China’s outward investment has maintained rapid growth, and the number of outbound tourists has also notably increased. The sheer
size of the middle-income population in China also means huge and fast-growing consumer demands. All these serve to prove that China is not a source of risks for the world economy but a real source of strength for world economic growth.
growth, and we are working hard toward the goal of completing the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects by 2020. Excerpts of Speech by H.E. Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.
A STATE OF ‘NEW NORMAL’ Despite the many difficulties and downward pressure, the Chinese economy is still within the reasonable range. Given the weak growth of the global economy, China could not stand unaffected. Meanwhile, the deep-seated problems that have built up over the years are thrown into sharper relief in China. The Chinese economy is in the state of a new normal. It is going through a transition with traditional drivers being replaced by new ones. The extensive model of growth in the manufacturing sector is giving way to more intensive production. And over-reliance on investment is abandoned for greater balance between consumption and investment. This is a painful and challenging process. Ups and downs in growth are hardly avoidable, but the fundamentals underpinning a stable Chinese economy have not changed. The Chinese economy is on the right track and its future will be even brighter. This is not unrealistic optimism. The confidence is based on the sound foundation, condition and momentum of economic growth. The Chinese economy is resilient and full of potential. China is going through the process of a new type of industrialisation, IT application, urbanisation and agricultural modernisation, which all serve to generate strong domestic demand. China has a vast territory and diverse industries. That means the Chinese economy is supported not by a single pillar but multiple pillars. It is highly resilient and shock-resistant. Meanwhile, the ongoing structural reform is constantly delivering benefits. We are comprehensively deepening reform, accelerating structural reform and pursuing an innovation-driven development strategy to fully unleash the potential of economic growth. We would make sure that the economy maintains medium-high speed of
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CHINESE DIPLOMACY 2015 witnessed comprehensive advancement of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics – only to continue in 2016.
the major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. Deeply bearing in mind international and domestic pictures, China’s diplomacy continues to forge ahead in a pioneering spirit and has thus made numerous major achievements and progresses.
The year of 2015 serves as an important year inheriting the past and ushering in the future in the development course of human history and a vital year charting the course based on the past progress for the rejuvenation process of the Chinese nation. Countries in the world commemorated the 70th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War in different forms in an endeavor to create a bright future of peace and prosperity. Under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee with Xi Jinping as General Secretary, China is vigorously advancing the strategic deployment of the “Four Comprehensives” and successfully passed the suggestions on the “Thirteenth FiveYear Plan”, sounding the bugle of establishing a well-off society in an all-round manner and realizing the first centenary goal by 2020.
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First, the international influence of China has been comprehensively enhanced by introducing a series of Chinese initiatives and plans of extensive and far-reaching influence in politics, economy, security and other aspects of the world. Centering on the two major topics of peace and development, China and the international community successively identified two major global agendas of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the post-2020 climate change arrangement and agreed to together address various global challenges including terrorism. Second, the diplomatic layout of China has been comprehensively promoted by further deepening China’s relations with the US, Russia and the EU as well as with major countries in the Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America. Third, the development strategies between China and other countries have been comprehensively dovetailed. Significant progress has been made in the construction of the “Belt and Road” in the principle of co-consultation, co-construction and sharing, injecting new impetus into the economic development of the Eurasian continent and the world at large.
Fourth, China’s diplomatic theory innovation has been comprehensively deepened. China put forward a major concept to forge a community of shared destiny for mankind after proposing to establish the new type of international relations with win-win cooperation at the core, and this concept is becoming another important banner of China’s diplomacy in the international arena.
A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT In 2016, China’s diplomacy will, under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as General Secretary, earnestly implement the major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. It will seek to actively shoulder China’s due international responsibilities so as to create a better external environment for comprehensively establishing a well-off society and write a new chapter for the peace and development of the world.
First, spare no effort to serve domestic construction. China will continuously promote the in-depth docking of the development strategies between China and other countries by focusing on the construction of the “Belt and Road” and highlighting the two
system and enhance dialogue and cooper-
priorities of connectivity and production capacity cooperation.
velopment. China will push the construction
Second, strive to lead the development of global economy. China will make every effort to ensure the success of the G20 Summit in Hangzhou so as to make new contributions to an innovative, energetic, coordinative and inclusive world economy. Third, spare no effort to shoulder the responsibility of safeguarding world peace. China will dedicate to forging a framework of major-country relations featuring sound interaction and win-win cooperation, actively participate in political solution of various hotspot issues and international counter-terrorism cooperation, safeguard the international nuclear non-proliferation
ation with all other countries in establishing a peaceful, secure, open and cooperative international network space. Fourth, play an active role in regional deof the Asian community of shared destiny, maintain regional stability and promote economic development. Fifth, take responsibilities sincerely to serve the welfare of the compatriots. China will, with a high sense of duty and a strong sense of mission for the country and people, further accelerate the construction of overseas livelihood projects and do our best to protect the legitimate rights and interests, safety and property of overseas Chinese citizens and enterprises. Excerpts of Speech by H.E. Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China.
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CHINESE CONSULAR SERVICE
Improvements in the name of people-orientated diplomacy.
The year of 2015 witnessed the rapid and overall improvements of Chinese consular service. Adhering to the idea of people oriented diplomacy, China fulfilled administrative duties based on law and strove to build a comprehensive consular structure with the deployment of advanced technologies and continuous innovative spirit. In addition, the personnel exchanges between China and foreign countries have been greatly facilitated. Meanwhile, a security protection system has been set up for the Chinese citizen and enterprises abroad.
preventive work of consular protection and have done a lot regarding the publicity of overseas security situation and preventive measures.
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3. Accelerated consular work in accordance with the law. China continues to further details on the standardisation of exit and entry administration, and visa-issuing regulations and put forward the legal guidance for consular legalisation. 4. Informatisation has been expedited. China has proceeded to strengthen the construction of Electronic Consular Platform and gradually improve the reservation system of overseas application for
1. China is aiming to build on the livelihoods improvement project for overseas Chinese people. The key is to perfect the Consular Protection Linkage Mechanism involving the central government, local authorities, Chinese embassies and consulates, relevant enterprises and individuals altogether. China has attached great importance to the 8
2. China has endeavoured to establish new rules to facilitate personnel exchange. With the aim set, China is sparing no effort in expanding consular cooperation and visa exemption or facilitation in the form of various consular accord or conventions. As of December 7, 2015, China has signed visa exemption agreements with 104 countries.
passport and online application and approval system for APEC business travel card. Meanwhile continuing the efforts to optimise administration system for consular legalisation and enhance network connectivity. With 2016 being the beginning year of the 13th Five-Year Plan, China will deeply comprehend and strictly implement the relative internal and external policies, in cooperation with respective countries and organisations striving to render good-quality service, in terms of safer journey, warmer regards, more favourable working conditions for overseas Chinese abroad, consolidating the overseas livelihoods project.
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NOBEL PRIZE WINNER TU YOUYOU Chinese scientist recognised for Malaria artemisinin four decades on.
Being the first-ever Chinese laureate of the Nobel Prize in medicine, Tu Youyou was cited for discovering artemisinin in 2015. This is a drug that’s now the primary treatment against Malaria, saving millions of lives worldwide. Inspired by Chinese traditional medicine, she made her discovery while working on a Malaria project many years ago.
A 1970S HERBAL REMEDY Tu was born in 1930, and graduated from the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine when she was 24 years old. As a junior researcher, Tu was recruited to work on a project in 1969 to find Malaria drugs, where practitioners of traditional medicine worked side-by-side with modern chemists, pharmacologists, and other scientists. She turned to herbal medicine to discover a new malarial agent in an extract from the sweet wormwood plant in 1970s. The agent, artemisinin (pronounced ar-tuh-MIHS’-ihn-ihn), was highly effective against malaria, a disease that was on the rise in the 1960s.Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease that still kills around 500 000 people a year, mostly in Africa, despite efforts to control it. In October 1981, the scientific working group on the chemotherapy of Malaria, sponsored by the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and United Nations Development Business, invited Tu to present her findings at its fourth meeting. Her talk evoked an enthusiastic response. She told the audience not only about artemisinin, but also about some of its chemical 10
derivatives. In 1973, as part of her structural studies, Tu had modified artemisinin to generate a compound called Dihydroartemisinin. She later found that it delivers ten times more punch than artemisinin and that it reduces risk of disease recurrence. This compound provided the basis for other artemisinin-derived drugs.
PRIDE OF THE CHINESE SCIENTIFIC WORLD It is a great tribute to the contribution of the Chinese scientific community in the fight against Malaria. Artemisinin compounds have become the mainstay of Malaria treatment over the past 15 years. They are used in combination therapy to reduce the
risk of the development of resistance. All
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THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
The Chinese Spring Festival 2016. The Spring Festival marks the Chinese New Year in the lunar calendar. Commonly referred to as “Guo Nian” (meaning Spending the New Year). Falling on the 1st day of the 1st lunar month, often one month later than the Gregorian calendar, the Spring Festival is the most ceremonious and joyfully celebrated traditional festival in Chinese folk culture. It is also regarded as an intangible cultural heritage of China.
THE CHINESE CALENDAR, EXPLAINED In China, the four seasons of the year are subdivided into 24 solar terms. Farmers seed and reap in accordance with these solar terms. When the Chinese New Year comes, it signals the coming of spring12
time and the beginning of another cycle of seeding and reaping. People will naturally welcome this festival with singing and dancing joyfully. As a significant part of Chinese traditional culture, the 12 Chinese zodiac signs are composed of the national totem of “Dragon” and other 11 animals in the natural world. Also known as “animal zodiac”, it is an ancient Chinese zodiac cycle ranges 12 years, following the signs of Rat, Cow, Tiger, Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig in succession.
WHAT THE MONKEY MEANS FOR YOU The coming year of 2016 will be The Year of the Monkey which is considered as a clever animal and usually compared to a smart person. During the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.), the dignified
Chinese official title of marquis was pronounced “Hou”, the same as the pronunciation of “monkey” in Chinese. The animal was thereby bestowed with an auspicious meaning. People born in a year of the Monkey are said to be quick-witted, frank, and adventurous.
A FAMILY CELEBRATION With the approach of the Spring Festival each year, Chinese people take the opportunity for celebration to travel back home in order to spend the festival with parents and family members and pay tributes to ancestors. This is a vivid representation of the emphasis that Chinese people place on kinship and filial piety. When it comes to the Spring Festival every year, approximately one billion Chinese people are on the go for homecoming. On New Year’s Eve, the whole family will get together for the most important meal 9
of the year. With rich New Year food served including Jiaozi (dumplings), the indispensable food of the Spring Festival, the whole family will enjoy the reunion, engaged in pleasant conversation and sharing those beautiful prospects for the coming New Year. On the very first morning of the New Year, firecrackers are set off as soon as the door
is opened in order to invite good luck. After that the ground is covered with red fragments from the exploded firecrackers like a floor of brocade. It’s called “Full House Red”. Temple festivities and celebration activities are held on the streets or in the parks. The whole block will be shrouded in an auspicious atmosphere with plenty of jubilation will last until the15th day of the 1st lunar month.
In addition to traditional folk activities in celebration of the Spring Festival, Chinese people have recently developed such activities as traveling, planting trees, watching movies, among others, to spend a healthy, fashionable and environmental friendly New Year.
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THE HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR PERFORMANCE
Since 2002, celebrations for the Chinese New Year have been an annual tradition, held in Denmark.
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2016 the number of programmes around
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excels at its Kungfu shows.
Chinese martial arts originated more than 4000 years ago. It aims to result in several benefits to trainees, such as their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, that is, beyond contributing to physical fitness, martial arts training also has benefits for mental health, contributing to self-esteem, self-control, emotional and spiritual well-being. Since there is emotional communication and complete emotional expression, martial arts are considered to have the nature of an art form. The Shaolin Temple is a time-honored Chan Buddhist temple located in Henan, a province in Central China’s Yellow River Valley, widely recognized as the place where Chinese civilization originated. In 2010, Together with its Pagoda Forest, Shaolin Temple was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nowadays, Shaolin Temple is famous for its martial arts practice. The Henan Province Art Troupe’s performance will consist of fascinating martial arts, songs, dances and instruments playing, typical of Chinese culture, among which, martial arts will be performed by one of the highest-level groups in the field of Chinese martial arts.
EVENTS IN DENMARK Co-sponsored by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Denmark with the local governments of Horsens, Sønderborg and Aarhus, Overseas Chinese Organisation of Odense, the Friendship Association Denmark-China, the Henan Province Art Troupe will perform in Copenhagen, Odense, Horsens, Sønderborg and Aarhus from 22-26 January 2016. 15
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The cultural and economic gateway between east and west China. Henan, a province in Central China’s Yellow River Valley, has a total area of 167 000 square kilometers, is widely recognised as the place where Chinese civilisation originated. The name of the province “Henan” means “South of the (yellow) river”, one of the mother rivers of Chinese people. Henan Province boasts the largest population in China, at the end of 2014, the total population stood at 106.62 million. 16
AGRICULTURAL HEARTLAND OF CHINA Henan Province is a major agriculture province in China. The Province’s GDP for 2014 was 3.49 trillion Yuan, which makes Henan Province the 5th most economically active province in China, with a crop yield of 57.72 million tons in 2014. As Henan Province links the central and western area of the country together with the opening coastal area, its regional advantage is extraordinary as economic development in China is progressing from the eastern area to western area.
transportation networks in China due to its flat terrain and its location at the heart of central China’s construction boom. The transportation system of highway, railway, and aviation has already come into existence. Henan Province is also one of the important railway hubs in China. A complicated railway network, including 10 railways, such as Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, Long-Hai Railway, Beijing-Kowloon Railway, originate in the Province, loading to all parts of China.
CULTURAL AND TOURISM HUB Henan has some of the most advanced
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Advertisement ry museum of China for its long history and possessions of valuable cultural relics and historical sites. The amount of its underground cultural relics ranks first in China and the amount of over ground cultural relics ranks second. More than a million pieces of cultural relics are treasured in the museum, which accounts for one eighth of the total amount in China, and ranks the third place in China. Since Xia Dynasty to Northern Song Dynasty, more than 20 imperial families established their capitals in Henan Province or moved their capitals here. Henan Province, having long been a politic, economic and cultural center of China in history, boasts four of the eight famous China ancient capitals, namely, Luoyang, an ancient capital for nine dynasties; Kaifeng, an ancient capital for seven dynasties; Anyang, an ancient capital for Yinshang Dynasty; Zhengzhou, an ancient capital for Shang Dynasty. Three inventions of the Four Great Inventions in ancient China, namely compass, gunpowder, and papermaking technology were all invented in Henan Province. Henan Province is rich in tourism resources with its deep culture deposits and beautiful scenic spots. The most representative scenic spots are: Longmen Grotto in Luoyang and Yinxu in An’yang, Songshan Shaolin Temple, Yuntai Mountain and Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden. Henan Province has a temperate climate with distinctive four seasons. The climate changes are fairly accurately represented by the twenty-four solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar.
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A TASTE OF CHINA One of the most successful Chinese exports is its food, we discover the ingredients to its popular appeal. Since ancient times there have been many factors that have influenced the development of cooking in China. Confucius once said: “Eating is the utmost important thing in life.” Cooking Chinese food requires more time and effort, and is considered a very sophisticated art. As a result, many travelers who have visited China consider Chinese cuisines one of the best.
CHINESE FOOD STYLES As China is a geographically huge country, it is diverse in climate, ethnicity and subcultures. Not surprisingly therefore, there are many distinctive styles of cuisine. Traditionally there have been eight main families of dishes, namely: Hui (Anhui); Yue (Cantonese); Min (Fujian); Xiang (Hunan); Yang (Jiangsu); Lu (Shandong); Chuan (Szechuan); Zhe (Zhejiang). These families of dishes are differentiated by the area of origin. However, today there are four main styles of food in China, recognised internationally, namely the Beijing Style, the Shanghai Style, the Sichuan/Szechuan Style and the Cantonese Style. The Cantonese style is the most popular style in overseas restaurants. Canton style cuisine is varied and cosmopolitan. It is characterised by gentle spices, fresh ingredients and slow, careful preparation – stir-frying is a popular technique. Ginger, spring onion and sesame oil are ever present in much of Chinese cooking, and five-spice powder is essential in any Cantonese kitchen. This spice is a blend of the traditional five Chinese flavours - sweet, sour, bitter, savoury and salty. When you are traveling in China, you would 18
find it extremely hard to resist the Peking duck, the Shanghai pork bun, or the Cantonese dim sum – just a few of the diverse variety of dishes on offer. A typical banquet consists of four appetiser dishes, such as cold cut platters or hot hors d’oeuvres; six to eight main courses; then one savory snack-type fish and a dessert. The methods of preparation include stir-frying, stewing, steaming, deep-frying, flash-frying, pan-frying, and so forth. A dish may be savory, sweet, tart, or piquant. The main colours of a dish may include red, yellow, green, white and caramel colour. Food garnishes, such as cut or sculptured tomatoes, Chinese white radishes, cucumbers may be used to add to the visual appeal of a dish. All of these elements contribute to making Chinese food a true feast for the eyes and nostrils as well as the taste buds.
CHINESE TEA China is also known for its teas, and is often considered the origin of tea. It was in the South-West part of China that Chinese tea was first found. South-Western China falls in a tropical and sub-tropical climate zone; the famous Kung Fu Cha (or Kung Fu Tea) is one of the landmark developments of Chinese tea brewing. The Chinese generally do not drink black tea, but prefer to savour the aromas, floral palate and natural sweetness of green and Oolong teas. If you are new to drinking premium Chinese tea, it is suggested that you start with a fine Oolong tea and then, over time, explore the more subtle, green teas.
EATING ETIQUETTE As a visitor or guest in either a Chinese home or restaurant you will find that table
ber of rules and customs associated with eating. For example, meals must be taken while seated; there is a set order of who may be seated first among men, women, old and young; and the main courses must be eaten arranged on a per table basis, with each table usually seating ten to twelve persons.
manners are essential and the distinctive courtesies displayed will invariably add to the enjoyment of your meals and keep you in high spirits! Chinese culture has a num-
China is the hometown of chopsticks. The culture of chopsticks has a long history in China, and the tradition of using chopsticks as tableware has since been introduced to many other countries in the world such as Vietnam, North Korea and South Korea. The invention of chopsticks reflects the wisdom of Chinese ancient people. A pair of
chopsticks, although they may look simple, can nip, pick, rip and stir food. Nowadays, chopsticks are considered to be lucky gifts for marriage and other important ceremonies.
FAMOUS CHINESE RECIPE Chinese food is considered to be the biggest cultural exchange between China and other countries around the globe. Its food is famous for the colours, aromatic flavours and the vast variety of its regional cuisines and ingredients. Here is one such famous Chinese dish enjoyed the world over. Sources: www.travelchinaguide.com; www.shanghaifinance.com; www.wikihow.com; www.chinatownconnection.com; www.worldfood-and-wine.com; www.china-tea.co.uk
CHINESE FRIED RICE Ingredients: 3 ⁄4 cup finely chopped onion 2½ tablespoons oil 1 egg, lightly beaten (or more eggs if you like) 3 drops soy sauce 3 drops sesame oil 225g cooked lean boneless pork or 8 ounces chicken, chopped ½ cup finely chopped carrot (very small) ½ cup frozen peas, thawed 4 cups cold cooked rice, grains separated (preferably medium grain) 4 green onions, chopped 2 cups bean sprouts 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (add more if you like) Method: 1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok; add chopped onions and stir-fry until onions turn a nice brown colour, about 8-10 minutes; remove from wok. Allow wok to cool slightly. 2. Mix egg with 3 drops of soy and 3 drops of sesame oil; set aside. 3. Add ½ tbsp of oil to wok, swirling to coat surfaces; add egg mixture, and working quickly, swirl egg until egg sets against wok; when egg puffs, flip egg and cook other side briefly; remove from wok, and chop into small pieces. 4. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in the wok; add selected meat, along with carrots, peas, and cooked onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes. 5. Add rice, green onions, and bean sprouts, tossing to mix well; stir-fry for 3 minutes. 6. Add 2 tbsp of light soy sauce and chopped egg to rice mixture and fold in; stir-fry for 1 minute more; serve. 19
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