Chinese food evolves as it travels, often known as low-class cuisine from the early immigrants that used what little they had. But, today, China’s newfound wealth is putting new life into old Chinese dishes abroad and redefining fine dining. Chinese food evolves as it travels, often known as low-class cuisine from the early immigrants that used what little they had. But, today, China’s newfound wealth is putting new life into old Chinese dishes abroad and redefining fine dining.