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China is an exciting landscape of opportunities and
entrepreneurs are seizing the day establishing a wide range of
lifestyle propositions from bars to galleries in some of the most
unexpected spaces. From Shanghai’s legendary dumplings to
Chengdu’s volcanic hot pot, China is a country of gastronomic
delights built upon centuries of culinary experimentation and
refinement.
In a country that combines
traditional and modern; young and old; east and west, host David Wu
takes curious stomachs on a delicious journey in his new television
program called China Fast Forward.
“What I like most about China
is that it is so big that you can see just about everything from all
walks of life there. It is also not as “strictly regulated” as
some countries so living in China can in some ways be very carefree
and easy!” says Wu, a self confessed fanatic of Chinese food.
“Spicy food is my favorite, and
I like Szechuan,” he adds.
In China Fast Forward, viewers
get to experience the many facets of the country with David as he
acts as guide through the modern developments and old traditions of
cities including Beijing, Macau, Guangzhou and Qingdao.
A former VJ and actor who grew up
in the US and Taipei, Wu is excited to be part of this new
production which blends food and culture in a unique peek into
China’s diverse way of life.
“Working on China Fast Forward
was really interesting. Speaking English in China in front of all
the people I had to interview, it’s really cute to see their
befuddled faces. Since this is not a Chinese production, it is also
interesting to see how non-Chinese producers think when it comes to
deciding what to cover and which angle to cover it.”
Each episode delves into the past
and present of the different cities. Learn about Qingdao’s unique
German heritage which produced the famous Tsingtao Beer and find out
how tree bark in Kunming is used to make clothes and cushions. In
addition, viewers get the opportunity to enjoy China’s newest
attractions such as the world’s largest skate park and European
art factory.
China Fast Forward airs on the
Discovery Travel & Living channel.
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