This post is part of a series exploring Chinese culture. See the links at the bottom of this page for more. Much of Chinese culture revolves around dining and culinary experiences where both business and pleasure are combined with an astonishingly wide array of tastes and smells. Being such a large and ethnically diverse country with different climates and natural resources each region has its own local specialities which the Chinese are often keen to try and introduce to others. Generally you will find hot and spicy food in the north with mild and cooler food in the south (more about regional cuisines here). Photo by KellyB A Chinese dining table is usually round allowing everyone to engage equally in conversation and will be…