Honghu, Hubei province, saw sales of its lotus root surge recently as the Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 continues to make waves across the country and beyond. In the movie, the immortal Taiyi ...

Lotus root, the crisp, mildly sweet aquatic plant that’s ubiquitous in stir-fries and fried into chips, has traditional significance on Chinese New Year, as it’s said to allow new ventures to take ...