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Taiwan's classic beef noodle soup has taken on a sweet and sour twist. Taipei chef Hung Ching Lung created a pineapple beef noodle soup at his eponymous restaurant Chef Hung, in what he says is a modest attempt to support Taiwanese pineapple farmers. The spiky fruit became a politically charged symbol after China banned the…

Chef Hung Ching Lung has given a sweet and sour twist to Taiwan's classic beef noodle soup.

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s classic beef noodle soup has taken on a sweet and sour twist. Hung Ching Lung, a Taipei chef, has created a pineapple beef noodle soup at his eponymous restaurant Chef Hung, in what he says is a modest attempt to support Taiwanese pineapple farmers. The spiky fruit became a politically charged […]

Hung Ching-lung displays a bowl of pineapple beef noodle soup outside his restaurant in Taipei yesterday. The chef has created a pineapple beef noodle soup at his restaurant Chef Hung, in what he says is a modest attempt to support local farmers after China banned imports of Taiwanese pineapples.

Pineapple became a politically charged symbol after China banned the import of Taiwan’s pineapples on March 1, citing pests. In response, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen kicked off a social media challenge called “Eat Taiwan’s pineapples until you burst,” calling on people to support the island’s farmers.