New book sheds light on Chinese pastries' rich history

An exhibition showcasing ancient Chinese pastry molds was held in Beijing's 798 art district during the National Day holiday last October.

Now, 10 months later, the man behind that exhibition, Yu Jinjiang, has published the results of his four-year journey in a new book called Small Pastry, Great Culture.

Yu, who was born in 1975 in Zhoukou in Henan province, is also the founder of Yuxiaoguo, a brand that focuses on Chinese pastries, and the co-founder of Xiaoguan Tea (small-bottled tea).