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Too Many Cooks: China’s Culinary Titles Face a Credibility Test

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Too Many Cooks: China’s Culinary Titles Face a Credibility Test

Sixth Tone · Aug 7, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

From chefs and restaurants to entire cities and towns, prestige titles have become a powerful branding tool. Now authorities are tightening rules around who can award and use them.