Genetic study finds hidden tales of Chinese migration

Culinary stories uncovered in largest-scale DNA study of people in China, including ethnic minorities, to date

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Women of the Miao ethnic minority making floral decorations to celebrate the traditional Chixin festival in Danzhai county, Guizhou province.

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Lamb stew, cooked until meat falls off the bone and served alongside thick, chewy noodles - this is the type of food that cuts through northern China's winter chill.
Farther south, warmer climates support more crops. Fresh, stir-fried greens might go with dim sum in Guangdong or punctuate a spicy meal in Sichuan. Lychee, durian and other fruits ripen the air.
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