On March 28, the Song-Yuan Maritime Silk Road Banquet tasting event for foreign diplomats took place at the Fujian Building in Beijing. Ambassadors, diplomats, and representatives from international organizations—including Greece, Montenegro, and Panama—embarked on a cultural and gastronomic journey to explore Quanzhou’s rich culinary heritage.

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On March 25, Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Wang Lutong and the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia shared a social media post promoting Quanzhou cuisine, showcasing its unique culinary charm to the world.

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Bringing together ingredients from both land and sea, Fujian’s rich culinary heritage takes center stage in the latest episode of China’s Culinary Conference. As the show's Authentic Flavours segment unfolds, traditional Fujianese delicacies are captivating audiences and sparking a surge of food-inspired travel interest.

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Since the beginning of the year, numerous celebrities and public figures have taken to social media to rave about Quanzhou’s cuisine, sharing posts and photos that have sparked widespread interest. Their enthusiastic praise has drawn the attention of netizens, proving that Quanzhou’s culinary delights have conquered the hearts—and taste buds—of many.

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From December 13 to 16, Chen Rixing, an expert advisor from the Quanzhou City "City of Gastronomy" Application Taskforce Office, led a five-member Quanzhou culinary exchange delegation to visit Macau, Shunde, and Chaozhou, all recognised as UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy.

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On November 5th, the delegation from the French Overseas Chinese Restaurant Association visited Quanzhou, where they were warmly welcomed by the Quanzhou Catering and Culinary Industry Association. The meeting reflected on their collaboration during the "Chinese Culture: Elegance Gathering" food tasting event in Paris and agreed to deepen Sino-French culinary exchanges. The discussions focused on the internationalization and innovation of Quanzhou cuisine, particularly how it can expand in the global market amid Quanzhou’s bid to become a "City of Gastronomy." The exchange also highlighted the challenges facing the French restaurant industry, providing fresh ideas and support for the global development of Quanzhou cuisine.

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From April 24 to 25, at the invitation of the Quanzhou Municipal Government, Yang Liu, President of the China Culinary Association, visited Quanzhou for research. During this visit, he signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement on behalf of the China Culinary Association with the Quanzhou Municipal Government. Together, they aim to improve the quality and efficiency of Quanzhou's catering industry, promote the high-quality development of New Min cuisine, and assist Quanzhou in its bid to be recognized as a UNESCO "City of Gastronomy."

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The release of the "Guiding Opinions on Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Catering Industry" has prompted an enthusiastic response from the catering professionals in Quanzhou, who are actively pursuing the designation of the "City of Gastronomy." Industry stakeholders have united in their efforts, each fulfilling their respective roles to implement comprehensive strategies and measures across various sectors. These initiatives aim to enhance the productivity and dynamism of Quanzhou's catering industry, driving its high-quality development.

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"The friendship between nations lies in the affinity of their peoples." Over the more than 40 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, people-to-people exchanges have flourished across diverse sectors. Among these, cultural exchanges have gained increasing significance, with food culture emerging as a vital bridge connecting the people of both nations.

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