The China Dream: Tensions With Taiwan

In the second episode of this two-part special Jennifer Wong reports on China's rise in power. This second part looks at China's increasing threats against Taiwan, and how the Taiwanese feel about their identity and future.

Life In Taiwan with China Flexing Its Military Might

Lesley Stahl reports from Taiwan, where many seem unmoved by the shows of military force China has recently carried out.

The Dark Side of Flying Sky Lanterns

Sky lanterns are iconic in Taiwan, where they’re released every day by tourists vying for a good photo op. But there’s a dark side to these magical flying paper lights.

The Gold Rush For Mushrooms 

Yunnan province has 90% of all the mushroom species in China. We went to a wild mushroom town, foraged in the mountains, and talked to the locals about poisonous shrooms.

Why Hong Kong Still Uses Bamboo to Build Buildings

Bamboo is said to be stronger and more flexible than steel. We spent a day up high with Hong Kong’s death-defying bamboo scaffolding workers and met one of the last bamboo theater artisans in town.

Hairy Crabs Are Delicious. So Why Can’t You Get Them in the U.S.?

Hairy crabs are a beloved specialty in China, where they’re consumed by the dozens every autumn. But in the United States, they’re considered a pest, and when you find one in the water, you’re not supposed to leave it alive.

Why It’s So Hard to Find Sichuan Peppercorns in America

We went to Hanyuan County in Sichuan Province to find the most potent peppercorns and learned how a series of weird import regulations prevented them from reaching the States—until now.

How Century Eggs Are Made

Century eggs are one of the most misunderstood dishes in Chinese cuisine. A black gelatin egg that tastes like ripe cheese with a whiff of ammonia, it’s often used in late-night comedy shows as a sight gag. But how are they made, and what’s the science that makes them turn black?

How to Make Sweet and Spicy Noodles 

Have you ever made noodles from scratch? It just takes flour, water, and a lot of patience. We teamed up with Dianxi Xiaoge, a food influencer from China’s southwest, to make wheat noodles by hand. She paired them with a flavored-packed meat sauce made with minced pork, sweet peppers, and spicy chili peppers.