New Delhi, June 12 -- Popular Chinese TV host Li Xiang has triggered fresh online criticism. The controversy started after it was revealed she had eaten sticky rice dumplings worth 1,000 yuan (around Rs.12,000) each during the Dragon Boat Festival.

Li, now 49, became famous in 1997 as the host of the hit show Happy Camp. She has won many awards, including China's top honour for TV hosts, the Golden Mic Award.

Over the years, she has expanded her career into acting, singing, real estate and online selling. In 2019, her monthly online sales crossed 10 million yuan ( Rs.12 crore), according to the South China Morning Post. She owns a huge villa in Beijing and several properties in Changsha.

During this year's Dragon Boat Festival, the Chi...