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16:27, 30-Jun-2017
China turns to steaks as tastes change
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By CGTN's Lin Nan
China has reopened its market to US beef after a 13-year ban. During this period, the country has seen rapid economic growth, as well as big changes in people’s tastes.
Food lovers searching for a steak in Shanghai no longer need to go to a high-end restaurant: they're now on offer at a growing number of food courts. And it's not just expats who indulge in a juicy steak, but increasingly locals too.
Having steak is no longer a rarity reserved for special occasions, but part of normal life now for many Chinese. /CGTN Picture
Having steak is no longer a rarity reserved for special occasions, but part of normal life now for many Chinese. /CGTN Picture
Rapid economic growth has created an expanding middle class that can afford pricier chunks of meat. Steak is no longer a rarity reserved for special occasions.
China has become the world’s second largest beef buyer. /CGTN Picture
China has become the world’s second largest beef buyer. /CGTN Picture
China is now the world’s second largest beef buyer. And with more money in people's pockets and a greater desire for a healthy lifestyle, beef consumption is likely to keep growing strongly.