{
  "id": 7294821,
  "title": "Chinese dining chain drops ‘Stir-Fried Pork King’ title amid award scandal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/chinese-dining-chain-drops-stir-fried-pork-king-title-amid-award",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T10:01:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3367466/chinese-dining-chain-drops-stir-fried-pork-king-title-amid-award-scandal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A Hunan restaurant brand from China has become a sensation in the US, yet faces scrutiny at home regarding its once-esteemed title of “Stir-Fried Pork King.” Founded in 2003, Chef Fei has evolved into one of China’s most recognisable Hunan restaurant chains, celebrated for its fiery flavours and signature stir-fried pork dish. The brand now operates over 200 outlets nationwide and reports having…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}