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flag A UK Chinese TikToker says American and British Chinese food are not authentic but unique cultural fusions.

flag A UK-based Chinese TikToker, Joyce Mags, says neither British nor American Chinese takeout offers authentic Chinese cuisine, explaining that both have evolved unique, localized versions—like sweet and sour chicken balls in the UK and General Tso’s chicken in the US—through cultural fusion rather than tradition. flag Her video, which sparked online discussion, highlights how these dishes reflect adaptation and migration, not authenticity, and calls for appreciation of their cultural hybridity.

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