The Shanghai resident has become a social media sensation for defying conventional health advice for the elderly, according to the South China Morning Post.

Zhong celebrated her 100th birthday in September, and her daily life is documented by her granddaughter, Xiaodan — born in the 1990s — on Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu under the account “100-year-old Sister Zhong.”

She rose to prominence last year after a video of her eating hairy crab went viral.

“My grandmother is a very unique person and lives quite differently from most elderly people, so I wanted to record these interesting moments,” Xiaodan said as quoted by Shanghai Observer.

“I didn’t expect so many people to enjoy her videos.”

Zhong’s third daughter Zhang said that despite losing all her teeth, her mother still enjoys all kinds of food, ranging from traditional meals to modern favorites such as bubble tea and ice cream.

She also enjoys dining out and ordering food via delivery apps.

Some people criticized the family for letting Zhong to eat various foods.

But Zhang said: “At her age, there’s no need to restrict her diet anymore.”

“We let her eat whatever she likes,” she told Shanghai Observeradding that her mother always eats in moderation.

Chinese cuisine was ranked 8th best in the world and second best in Asia last year by international food magazine TasteAtlas.

The food is famous globally for its diversity, deep history, and distinct regional styles, influencing food worldwide.

Crab, specifically the Chinese mitten crab (also known as Shanghai hairy crab), is famous in Shanghai as a prized seasonal delicacy, especially from autumn when its rich roe ripens, celebrated in dishes like steamed whole crabs, crab roe noodles, and dumplings.