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Over a third of the world's rice is grown in China, where it has been cultivated for nearly 7,000 years. In parts of Asia "Have you eaten rice yet?" is considered a greeting.
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Over a third of the world's rice is grown in China, where it has been cultivated for nearly 7,000 years. In parts of Asia "Have you eaten rice yet?" is considered a greeting.
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