The coronavirus that causes Covid-19 is believed to have originated from wild animals sold at a wet market in China—and put Chinese eating habits under a microscope.

Lately, we’ve been getting this question a lot: “Why do Chinese people eat everything?” But is it true? Where did this stereotype come from, and how do people in China feel about it?

This is “Why Chinese,” a new series where we’re debunking common stereotypes about Chinese people one Google search at a time.

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Producer: Jessica Novia
Editor: Hanley Chu
Animation: Ray Ngan and Cyan Cheung
Mastering: Victor Peña

Music: Audio Network