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Yes, food has become a powerful tool for cultural export. Through "gastrodiplomacy," nations like Japan (with washoku and sushi), Thailand (Global Thai program), and South Korea (kimchi and K-food) promote their cuisines worldwide to build soft power, boost tourism, and foster cross-cultural understanding.
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Dishes travel beyond borders, turning local flavors into global icons that shape positive national images and economic ties.
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For more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culinary_diplomacy(128 words)