Hong Kong Retailers See Rise in Cooking Oil Sales Amid Beijing News Cooking Oil Scandal

Jul 21, 2024, 05:29 AM

Following a recent cooking oil scandal in mainland China, retailers in Hong Kong have reported a rise in cooking oil sales. The scandal, which has raised significant food safety concerns among the public, was uncovered by Beijing News, a newspaper operated by the Chinese capital’s party committee. This incident has highlighted the challenges of investigative journalism in China, where such reporting is rare. The public's reaction underscores a growing unease regarding food safety standards in the country.