DPP targets 'peanuts' for political motive

Mainland blasts ban on import of spicy snack popular among Taiwan residents

The Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan have recently imposed a ban on the import of Huang Fei Hong, a popular spicy crispy peanut snack from the Chinese mainland, which was criticized by the mainland as political manipulation.

Produced in Yantai, Shandong province, the peanut snack is made from peanuts from Shandong, chili peppers from Hebei province, and peppercorns and prickly ash from Sichuan province and Chongqing, offering a distinctive flavor.

Due to the cultural and taste similarities between the two sides, the snack has also gained popularity among many Taiwan residents, often being brought back as a souvenir by individuals returning from the mainland.