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Beijing duck top favorite for Olympians, supply doubled in athletes village

The Beijing roast duck, probably the most famous Chinese dish in the world, has become a top favorite for global athletes competing at the Beijing Olympics, as the canteens in the Athletes Village has to double its daily supply from 300 to 600, a Games... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Fri, Aug 15 2008

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