‘It’s Been Crazy’: Malaysian Comic on Viral Uncle Roger Video

It Goes to Show That Dining Is a Common Method for the Chinese to Make Friends, as Well as to Establish or Enhance Interpersonal Relationships. Sometimes, Inviting Someone Home for Dinner Could Be Seen as an Extravagant Gesture to Show Your Fondness for a Friend or Your Intention to Expedite a Newly Formed Friendship, Relationship or Business Partnership.

I Love Food Vlogger Mike Chen and So Should You

I Love What Uncle Roger Does, for He Gives a Voice to Chinese and Asian Cultures. This Incident Has Shown a Lack of Political Savviness, but It Shouldn’t Detract from His Status as an Asian Icon. Politics Aside, I Think His Latest Dumpling Review Video Was Done to His Usual Comedic Standards and It Ought to Be Enjoyed for Just That.

Opinion | in Chinese Culture, Food Can Bring People Together – and It Can Drive Them Apart, as Uncle Roger Controversy Reminds Us

By James H. Sterling

• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

Opinion | in Chinese Culture, Food Can Bring People Together – and It Can Drive Them Apart, as Uncle Roger Controversy Reminds Us

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

There’s Also an Apt Cantonese Saying That’s Decidedly More Visual but Carries the Same Message: “A Chicken Drumstick Can Weaken Anyone’s Jaw”.

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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