On London's final day in Beijing, she met with Li Xianting, the man who conceived and promoted the China Pop movement of the early 90's. What did he have in mind as an encore? |
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Li Xianting Interview by Feng Mengbo [17:49 min RealAudio] |
Li proposed a meeting at a Sichuan restaurant. "Cantonese food," he noted, "everyone cooks. But the owners of Sichuan restaurants really are from Sichuan province." |
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Two kinds of mushrooms, one looks like sliced chicken Bitter melon with preserved vegetable Eel with bamboo shoots and celery |
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The aftermath - London and Li satisfied by the spicy Sichuan flavors |
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As London prepares to leave Beijing, she realizes that many accomplished artists have not been included in the stir-fry. She thanks them for inviting her to their studio, and wishes she had more time to devote to their work. Still, before the plane taxis down the runway, she sends off a few final Beijing dispatches. |