That's random...

...but being of the same size order as Europe, China is extremely diverse in culture, climate, and culinary arts. There is a huge difference between urban and rural lifestyles. Most supermarkets are obviously in the developed areas, and they seem mostly to be Korean or American. Chinese seem to prefer to buy food from market places, I think. And you'll find all sorts there. I can't remember seeing any snakes, or other amphibians, but it wouldn't surprise me if they were common diet elsewhere. You should try it. I'm sure it's not that bad.
I tried frogs, but they have that in France as well...

"tastes like chicken"

Wondering...
I'm doing a MSc in science at a decent UK university. Before my course I lived in China for a while, and now, as the final days of my course is upon me, I'm considering to do a PhD there. I've found an enticing opportunity at a well reputable Chinese university. I'm excited for the experience and, of course, the science.

There's always a lot of ads for China PhDs etc, but I never really heard of anyone from the west going there to study anything but Chinese. It's always Chinese going to the West.

I know there are differences in terms of focus of education, guanxi, funding, language, culture, etc
But are the difference between the top institutions in China and elsewhere still that large? Chinese students are really not dumb.

As far as funding is concerned, there is a lot of investment in science by the Chinese government. "Invented in China" is one of the new goals. I suspect that there could be some interesting things happening there as well over the next few years.

  I'd like to ask two questions for whoever reads this: In what way do you think doing a PhD in China could benefit a westerner? I've been searching a bit to find some sort of authoritative view on it, alas with no luck.

Any insights?
  Thanks

  p.s. check the poll, I'm curious...