How China found joy in being “cheap” | Following the Yuan
When being economical becomes a competition.
What does vegetarian street food and a black puffer have in common?
They have both become the sources of entertainment for Chinese consumers with shrinking wallets in 2026.
About two weeks ago, Xi’an hosted a Caijiamo competition (as opposed to Roujiamo with meat, it’s vegetables), where contestants were given a Shaanxi-style crispy flatbread and were as…


