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Meet Su Shi – the 11th-century poet, statesman, and culinary genius who turned exile into art and became a cultural legend under his pen name Su Dongpo. CGTN’s Nadim Diab recently trekked to Huangzhou, where Su’s first exile sparked a creative explosion that still resonates today.
Did you know? Su’s many names tell his story! Locals chuckle about how his monikers reflect his journey from scholar to exiled innovator. ‘Dongpo’ comes from a humble hillside farm he cultivated while rebuilding his life – a vibe every modern hustler would respect .
\"He didn’t just write poems – he reinvented pork belly recipes while reforming irrigation systems!\" – Local historian
From crafting China’s first recorded recipe for braised pork to writing odes that schoolkids still memorize, Su’s Huangzhou years prove that setbacks can become superpowers. His story? A thousand-year-old masterclass in resilience .
Watch the full journey: CGTN’s video explores how Su’s blend of wit, grit, and cooking skills made him China’s OG influencer .
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and became a cultural legend under his pen name Su Dongpo. CGTN’s Nadim Diab recently trekked to Huangzhou, where Su’s first exile sparked a creative explosion that still resonates today.
Did you know? Su’s many names tell his story! Locals chuckle about how his monikers reflect his journey from scholar to exiled innovator. ‘Dongpo’ comes from a humble hillside farm he cultivated while rebuilding his life – a vibe every modern hustler would respect 
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to writing odes that schoolkids still memorize, Su’s Huangzhou years prove that setbacks can become superpowers. His story? A thousand-year-old masterclass in resilience 
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