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Chinese food, fonts, flora and fauna

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Chinese food, fonts, flora and fauna

This week we delve into the architectural, botanical, and culinary world of China. We explore how the Soviet model of urbanism shaped the contemporary Chinese city and why it’s thriving in China today; discover the secret (Australian) origins of the dim sim; learn how to make the perfect cup of tea; and trace the long, torturous process of creating a Chinese font.

Angie Chong, chef, dumpling master at The Humble Dumpling

Nikhil Sonnad, writer and reporter at Quartz

Jacob Dreyer, architecture theorist and critic

David Zhou, owner of Oriental Tea House, David's and the Zhou Zhou Bar.

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Melbourne, Lifestyle, Chinese Gardens, Design, Food and Cooking, Travel and Tourism (Lifestyle and Leisure)