Li Zhanxu, who was born in Beijing, studied at Institut Paul Bocuse, a famous French culinary institute in Lyon. In 2021, after Li completed her six years of studies in France, she became head chef at a restaurant situated in a hutong, in Beijing's Dongcheng District. Since then, she has concentrated on developing integrated dishes, which combine Chinese food ingredients with the cooking skills of French cuisine. Li was awarded the prestigious Michelin Young Chef Award in the 2024 Beijing Michelin Guide. (Photo from Interviewee, Source: Women of China)