Chinese cooking competition lands in Europe

Photo taken on Sept. 19, 2016 shows the Chinese dishes at the World Championship of Chinese Cuisine in Rotterdam, Holland. Chefs of Chinese cuisine gathered here to show their cooking skills at the three-day championship, opened on Monday. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com]

The 8th Chinese cooking competition was held in Rotterdam, Holland on Monday, the first time it's ever been held in Europe.

About 200 participants from over 20 countries and regions came to show their cooking skills.

The competition rules that participants should make eight dishes, including a cold dish, a main course, desserts, and pastries, within 150 minutes.

Participants hail from the Chinese mainland, the USA, Holland, Belgium, South Korea, and other regions. The competition, held every four years, will last until Sept 21.