The history of the chilli pepper in Chinese culture, from poor man's spice to symbol of the revolution and passionate women

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China’s love affair with the chilli pepper dates back nearly 500 years. It began as the poor man’s spice and was championed by Mao Zedong as the food of revolutionaries, according to a new book.
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The history of the chilli pepper in Chinese culture, from poor man's spice to symbol of the revolution and passionate women

The history of the chilli pepper in Chinese culture, from poor man's spice to symbol of the revolution and passionate women

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The history of the chilli pepper in Chinese culture, from poor man's spice to symbol of the revolution and passionate women

The history of the chilli pepper in Chinese culture, from poor man's spice to symbol of the revolution and passionate women