Chinese are moving ‘Heaven and Earth’ By Lewis Segal July 28, 2007 12 AM PT Times Staff Writer ...

BEIJING, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- A press conference Wednesday revealed the Maoist axiom of "women holding up half of heaven" is still far from being realized in mainland Chinese society.

They have pointed to the homogeneity of Chinese takeout menus, while placing hope in talented chefs like Brandon Jew and Joshua Skenes who are hoping to shepherd the cuisine into a new era.