The city of Kunming has begun granting licenses to new restaurants serving ‘ firewood chicken ’ The popular dish involves burning pieces of wood , releasing harmful gasses . Officials have instructed existing premises to use different ingredients for the dish . The ban is seen as local government ’ s attempt to improve air quality .
The city of Kunming has stopped granting licenses to new restaurants serving ‘ firewood chicken ’ The popular dish involves burning lots of wood , releasing harmful gasses . Officials have instructed existing premises to use different fuel for the dish . The ban is understood as local government ’ s attempt to improve air quality .