A vegetarian burger with grilled champignon, tomato and cucumber. Photo: Alamy
Opinion
Opinion
Reflections
Vegetarianism in China is nothing new: meat-free diets have ancient origins
- Contrary to popular belief, plant-based diets existed in the Middle Kingdom long before Buddhism came to the country
- Mock meats were made from ingredients such as beans, gluten, root vegetables and mushrooms
A vegetarian burger with grilled champignon, tomato and cucumber. Photo: Alamy