SHANGHAI -- After decades of rising meat consumption, associated with rapid economic growth, China is starting to focus on vegetables again -- especially in Shanghai, often the source of new trends and fashions that spread nationwide.
Interest in vegetarian and vegan food is rising in China's trendsetter city

A meaty stir-fry and egg roll -- both made of tofu -- at Jujube Tree, also known as Vegetarian Lifestyle. (All photos by Jake Galen)
SHANGHAI -- After decades of rising meat consumption, associated with rapid economic growth, China is starting to focus on vegetables again -- especially in Shanghai, often the source of new trends and fashions that spread nationwide.