Two Gen Z individuals explore the emotional and culinary connections between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan through shared dishes and a theatrical production.

When Chinese people feel nostalgic for their homeland, their thoughts often turn to the culinary tastes of home and memories of their mothers and motherland. In the latest episode of Strait Forward by China Daily, Wang Licheng and Lin Yanchen, two Gen Z individuals, embark on a flavorful journey.

Wang, an undergraduate at Peking University, has spent most of his life living in Shanghai, where sweet and sour pork ribs are a popular cold dish.

As for Lin, who grew up in Taiwan and is currently pursuing a doctorate also at Peking University, the dish is typically served hot and with a generous amount of sauce.