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HKEconomy5 days ago

China ‘Goose Leg Auntie’ celebrated for street snacks slammed for using inexpensive duck legs

The article discusses Chen Xiufeng, a 56-year-old street vendor in Beijing known as the 'Goose Leg Auntie' for her popular roast goose legs sold at a low price. She gained fame through social media pre-orders and had a loyal customer base, including students from top universities. In March 2024, she spoke at a Peking University women’s entrepreneurship forum, emphasizing 'rules and quality' and the importance of trust in her business.

China’s “Goose Leg Auntie” has come under fire after allegedly selling cheaper duck legs as raw materials.

Chen Xiufeng, a 56-year-old street vendor in Beijing, built a loyal following with her 16 yuan (US$2) roast “goose legs”, promoted through social media pre-order groups.

After arriving in Beijing in 2000 to sell fruit outside university gates, Chen later became known as “Goose Leg Auntie” because students queued at night for her popular goose leg snack.

Students from two top universities even competed to secure her exclusive presence off-campus.

Customers flock around Chen Xiufeng, in pink helmet, as she runs her stall. Photo: QQ.com

In March 2024, Chen was invited to speak at a Peking University women’s entrepreneurship forum, where she championed “rules and quality” and said trust was the bedrock of her business.

Read the full article at South China Morning Post →

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South China Morning PostParty-alignedCenter5 days ago
China ‘Goose Leg Auntie’ celebrated for street snacks slammed for using inexpensive duck legs

The article discusses Chen Xiufeng, a 56-year-old street vendor in Beijing known as the 'Goose Leg Auntie' for her popular roast goose legs sold at a low price. She gained fame through social media pre-orders and had a loyal customer base, including students from top universities. In March 2024, she spoke at a Peking University women’s entrepreneurship forum, emphasizing 'rules and quality' and the importance of trust in her business.

Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about a street vendor and her business practices without taking a clear stance or using biased language. It focuses on describing events and quotes from the vendor without evident ideological framing.