Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line

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The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and red beans.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:59:17 UTC.

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