China Crab

Grab a crab from a vending machine

Commuters walking through the subway station in the Xinjiekou area of Nanjing can pick up a rather unusual snack from the vending machine. There's no chocolate, fizzy drinks or crisps here - this vending machine sells the popular local delicacy, crab - and what's more to ensure it's as fresh as possible - it's also sold alive. The idea is the brain...