Ladies and gentlemen guests:

Hello everyone !
What an intense atmosphere today! Now let's talk about a light and sweet topic: Chinese
and French desserts - a shock on the tip of the tongue.
All over the world, desserts are essential. It is a touch of sweetness in life, a comfort after
exhaustion, and it is also an important support for bearing witness to history and cultural
changes.
Do you like to eat desserts? What do you like to eat? Have you ever understood the
difference between desserts? And have you ever wondered , why desserts are so popular?
And now, maybe that's when competition-weary folks can enjoy a sweet refreshment. Chinese
mooncakes, egg creams and flower cakes, Italian ice creams and tiramisu, lava chocolate, crème
brûlée and French choux pastry, Japanese gongfu yaki, daifuku and matcha tea.
Each dessert has a unique taste and flavor and represents the embodiment of the national
culture and flavor of the country, with a special charm that is difficult to describe. It attracts food
enthusiasts who want to explore, savor and remember.
As we all know, China and France each have a long history of culinary culture, and in the
world of baking, French and Chinese pastries are undoubtedly two unique genres. So what are
the differences between Chinese dim sum and French desserts?
There are so many differences!
Exploration of pastry classics that have survived the centuries until today.
For someone who doesn't major in cooking, language is the most intuitive method for
evaluating baked goods. French pastry is renowned for its delicacy and layering. Whether it's a
fluffy crème brûlée or a caramelized surface, each bite is a delicate treat for the taste buds.
In contrast, Chinese baking emphasizes the true flavor of ingredients and the diversity of
textures. Traditional fillings such as bean paste and lotus seed paste are often used in Chinese
confectionery, combining savory, sweet, tangy and spicy flavors. This reflects the complexity and
subtlety of Chinese cuisine.
French baking techniques often emphasize precision down to the gram, the ratio between
each gram of flour and each egg. He aspires to create a 'work of art' using oil paint-like shapes
and subtle textures. The "a little" and "just enough" of Chinese baking seems to be much more
casual, and although he appreciates the original recipe, he also likes the variety and spontaneity
that his personal touch brings. The art of Chinese baking has been passed down from one
generation to another, from one place to another, and it is rich in geographical differences, from
north to south, each with its own characteristics.
Besides the differences mentioned above, Chinese and French desserts differ in many other
aspects, such as historical and cultural influences on their appearance, flavors influenced by
lifestyle habits, etc.
Here are some typical examples.
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In fact, whether desserts come from China or France, they possess one of the most crucial
and important qualities for you, for me, for humanity: they represent and somehow modify
people's emotions.
What a sunny day, but the sun didn't shine in my heart, and a bad day at work made it a bad
day. Oh, it's a bakery! Madam, I would like a cream cake, please! It must be the sweetest,
sweetest in the world!
Your cake, enjoy it.
Oh my God ! It was really delicious! I think my whole being has been saved!
Ugh, but won't it, won't it make me fat......
In moderation, in moderation.
In fact, not to mention that sugar chemically stimulates dopamine production, seeing such a
delicate aspect puts us in a better mood. In fact, desserts are often enjoyed in pleasant situations
and during social events, such as enjoying cakes and ice cream with family, and this shared
experience reinforces the feeling of well-being every time one encounters a dessert afterwards.
Additionally, for many people, desserts are loaded with childhood memories, so people feel safe
and comfortable eating them because they provide a sense of familiarity and warmth. To make
an analogy, Chinese mooncakes symbolize family reunion and warmth, and whenever you see
them, you always think of the time spent with your family; while French macarons represent
sophistication and romance, and always remind you of a feeling of youth. These desserts change
people's attitude towards life, not only through taste, but also through emotion and culture.
The famous gourmet Cai Lan once said: “Food is a culture, an art and a part of life.” Dessert,
as a part of cuisines, may be our initial intention of eating dessert is just to obtain positive
emotional value, but the hedonistic aspect of food is not weak, because it is not not only the
satisfaction of the appetite, but also a kind of cultivation of the soul. Its diversity not only reflects
people's innovative spirit and pursuit of food, but also demonstrates the mixing and collision of
cultures in our colorful world.
At the time of the Sino-French Cultural Spring, the exchange of dessert culture is essential.
Bai Yutang said that "the art of gastronomy is one of the most exquisite diplomacies", and
promoting Sino-French gastronomic culture is undoubtedly the best way to highlight the close
ties between the two country. In recent years, food has played an important role in exchanges
between senior leaders of the two countries.
At the 2019 Shanghai World Expo, the two heads of state raised glasses and shared a glass of
wine; not so long ago, President Xi Jinping promoted the “From the French farm to the Chinese
table” system, which has become a great calling card for Franco-Chinese cooperation. For France,
gastronomy is not only an art, but also an ecosystem based on the characteristics of the terroir of
each region. She values the characteristics of quality ingredients, but also strives to have a good
time together and to transmit the joy of taste and sharing.
With the process of globalization, Chinese dim sum meets Western desserts, which
constitutes a collision and blending of the gastronomic cultures of the two countries and
strengthens the friendship between them. As French speakers, we should take the initiative to
explore and understand the mysterious stories behind Chinese and French desserts through our
linguistic advantage, and feel the special beauty of desserts in the art world.