TURIN, Italy -- It seems that history, when it comes to food production in China, is repeating itself -- much like every rice harvest.

A chef from Sichuan prepares Sichuan dumplings, a.k.a "ravioli Cinesi", for Italian crowds to sample. (Courtesy of Archivio Slow Food)
TURIN, Italy -- It seems that history, when it comes to food production in China, is repeating itself -- much like every rice harvest.