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In the central Chinese city of Yueyang, barbecues are more than a late-night snack. It has become a booming local industry – and now, even a subject taught in the classroom. In 2025, Yueyang launched China's first "barbecue academy." The school officially began recruiting students in March this year, and its first group of trainees has recently completed its graduation assessments. For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-05-26/-Barbecue-academy-serves-up-first-batch-of-graduates-in-Yueyang--1NsBpjZXwCQ/p.html