A Bite of China to return with worldview

China Central Television's phenomenally successful show, A Bite of China, is expected to return for a third season in mid-2016, with shooting to start in September.

The new series will look at Chinese food culture from a global perspective. Shooting will take place in countries such as Canada, Italy and Peru, where historical connections with Chinese food can be found and interesting comparisons will be drawn between Eastern and Western culinary traditions, according to chief director Chen Xiaoqing. Renowned Hong Kong-based food critic Chua Lam, who has years of overseas experience, will be an adviser for the new season.

"The point is to let the whole world understand China through its delicious food," Chen says.