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A | (ECNS) -- Hunan cuisine restaurant chain Chef Fei has begun removing its long-running slogan, "National King of Stir-Fried Pork," following widespread online debate over how the title was awarded. Chef Fei (Feidachu), which operates more than 200 restaurants across China, has come under scrutiny in recent days over the slogan -- prominently used in its branding for nearly six years. The title was awarded in late 2020 by the China Cuisine Association following an entirely online "National Stir-Fried Pork Competition." Contestants were required to submit a three- to five-minute cooking video along with photos of their dishes. The final results were based equally on public online voting and scores from professional judges who assessed the submissions remotely, with no live tasting or blind taste test involved. Chef Fei founder Fei Lianghui received 19,278 public votes, ranking first in the competition and earning the title "National King of Stir-Fried Pork." The phrase was subsequently displayed beneath the Chef Fei logo at its restaurants and was also chanted by staff when serving the chain's signature dish, stir-fried pork with chili peppers. After details of the competition's judging process resurfaced on Chinese social media in early August 2026, the issue quickly became a trending topic. Critics questioned how the taste and quality of a dish could be properly judged based solely on videos and photos. Legal experts also raised concerns that the phrase "National King" could be interpreted as an absolute or superlative advertising claim, potentially placing it in a gray area under China's advertising regulations. Questions were also raised over the commercial use of the title, as the original award was granted to Fei Lianghui as an individual rather than to the restaurant chain itself. Reporters have since noticed signs that Chef Fei is quietly phasing out the slogan. The phrase has disappeared from the brand's official customer service messages. At several restaurants in Beijing, the slogan could still be seen on printed menus, but it was no longer used in in-store broadcasts. Some interior walls also showed signs that promotional wording had been removed, while staff had stopped referring to the title when serving the signature dish. (By Helen Mo, intern Xu Wenda) 。 The wedding season is currently underway, and fans recently had the opportunity to witness Kartik Aaryan in a family wedding, after various performances by different celebrities at many weddings. Kartik has been celebrating his sister's wedding for the past week, leading to her marriage on December 4th. Kartik shined in the beautiful ceremony, escorting his sister to the mandap down the aisle. Videos and pictures of the event have already been widely circulated online. Dr. Kritika Tiwari, Kartik's sister, is a specialist in hair transplants. She got married to Tejashwi Kumar Singh, a professional pilot. Videos of their pre-wedding ceremonies were widely shared online, and Kartik also posted pictures from the Haldi ceremony. The wedding was held at the Taj Usha Kiran Palace, a 144-year-old palace established by Maharaja Jayaji Rao Scindia in 1880. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Filmfare (@filmfare) The first video that grabbed everyone’s attention featured Kartik accompanying her sister to the mandap, set to the popular song Tera Yaar Hoon Mai' from his 2018 film, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. For approximately half of the journey, Kartik and her sister were seen dancing to the music. However, upon turning the corner and seeing her husband, she stopped dancing, told Kartik, “Bas”, and started walking slowly towards Tejashwi. Many videos from the Sangeet function also went viral, which had Kartik dancing to various songs, including Phoolon Ka Taron Ka with his sister. Fans praised the actor and congratulated his family on this joyous occasion.Kartik Aaryan will next be seen in Sameer Vidwans' film, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, which is set for a Christmas release on December 25. The ensemble cast features Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, Neena Gupta, Arjan Panwar, Jackie Shroff, Tiku Talsania, and Ishita Dutta. The teaser of the film was released few weeks back on Kartik’s birthday and received massive praise from fans who expressed their excitement on seeing Kartik and Ananya share screen again. Also Read: Kartik Aaryan Shares Emotional Haldi Video From Sister Kritika Tiwari’s Haldi。