Canadian influencer’s amazement at absence of fortune cookies in China restaurants triggers amusing online discussion about origins of snack

Influencer unaware fortune cookies are foreign concept in China. Shares revelation with followers, sparks lively debate about sweet snack. — SCMP

A Canadian influencer embarked on an enlightenment journey in China and ended up highlighting the fact that fortune cookies are almost impossible to find on the mainland.

The influencer, with an Instagram handle, tandon_rebecca, began her adventure in Shanghai in mid-January, sharing her experiences of the cultural surprises and delights that the city boasts.