China Geopolitics

When China’s Fruits Go Rotten: Cultural Significance and Economic Slowdown

Customers seize affordable Chilean cherries at a Tianjin supermarket amid China’s Lunar New Year rush. Once a luxury, cherries now epitomize the nation’s consumption slump. China’s relationship with fruit goes far beyond mere nutrition – it’s woven into folklore, festivals, and fortunes. From mandarin oranges symbolizing prosperity to peaches promising longevity, fruits have long been […]