Chinese Restaurant Faces Trouble with Authorities Over Dumpling Eating Challenge

A restaurant in China that challenged customers to eat over 100 dumplings for a free meal is under investigation for potentially violating the country's anti-food waste law. The restaurant in Yibin City advertised the "king of big stomach challenge" on social media, prompting authorities to probe similar competitions. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has previously criticized food waste, and a law against wasting food was enacted in 2021. Restaurant owners can be fined up to 10,000 yuan ($1,400) for inducing excessive orders. Some Chinese internet users have criticized the authorities, questioning whether this is a waste and highlighting the country's poor track record on food safety.