About this episode

This episode explores the controversy surrounding the Goose Leg Auntie and the true nature of the street food sold.

Today's Episode: A beloved street-food seller. Two of China’s top universities. And one surprising discovery. Students thought they were buying goose legs for years—but were they actually duck legs? In this episode, we explore the story behind China’s famous Goose Leg Auntie and the controversy that has everyone talking. Membership Preview: After the Goose Leg Auntie controversy, let's explore a bigger question: why do Chinese people love street food so much? In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, w...

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Host: MaoMi Chinese

Topics covered

• street food
• university
• controversy
• cultural love
• food identity

Keywords

• Goose Leg Auntie
• street food
• China
• duck legs
• university scandal
• food culture
• controversy

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Organizations: China

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