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Black Pearl vs. Michelin Guide: Culture and controversy in China’s luxury cuisine industry

April 11, 2023

The French guide is still popular in China despite criticism of its Western-centric perspective and competition from Meituan-Dianping’s "Black Pearl." Image credit: Cai Yi Xuan, Four Seasons Beijing The French guide is still popular in China despite criticism of its Western-centric perspective and competition from Meituan-Dianping’s "Black Pearl." Image credit: Cai Yi Xuan, Four Seasons Beijing

 

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