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Chick-fil-A is a symbol of good luck for Chinese visa-seekers in US

Chick-fil-A has become a symbol of luck for Chinese students in the U.S., despite having no restaurants in China. The brand's name sounds like “checking files,” which students believe brings good fortune in visa applications. This belief is especially popular…

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Chick-fil-A is a symbol of good luck for Chinese visa-seekers in US

Chick-fil-A has become a symbol of luck for Chinese students in the U.S., despite having no restaurants in China. The brand's name sounds like “checking files,” which students believe brings good fortune in visa applications. This belief is especially popular…

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) On a recent weekend afternoon, at a Chinese comedy show in northern Virginia, the host asked the audience, What food do you like? The loudest answer echoed through the hall: Chick…

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