South China Morning Post

‘Hairy crab freedom’: Chinese delicacy’s price tag drops amid high output, weakened demand

For Guangzhou resident Claire Kou, this autumn brought a welcome surprise: “hairy crab freedom”, the ability to enjoy the beloved Chinese delicacy without worrying about its traditionally high price tag. During the National Day holiday earlier this month, Kou ordered four female hairy crabs, each weighing about 100 grams (3.5 ounces), via an online grocery platform for just 70 yuan (US$10.5). Female crabs are often considered desirable because they carry a lot of bright reddish-orange roe,...

By South China Morning Post

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‘Hairy crab freedom’: Chinese delicacy’s price tag drops amid high output, weakened demand
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