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Canadian Influencer Sues Samyang for C$15 Million Over “Fire Chicken” Noodles, Sparking Viral Controversy

A Canadian social‑media star who is known for her love of ultra‑spicy instant noodles has sparked a viral controversy after claiming that the notorious “fire chicken” noodles burned through her stomach and that she is seeking a staggering C$15 million in damages – roughly 77 million yuan (RMB) – from the Korean maker, Samyang Foods.

When a bus shelter collapsed in the bustling heart of Hefei on a cold January morning in 2018, the city’s residents took to China’s social media highways to share shock, grief and anger. The event – now commonly referenced in English-language reports as the “Hefei collapse incident” – has become a touchstone for discussions about urban safety, government transparency and the power of digital platforms to shape public discourse.

When journalists search for “深夜开锁事件” – literally “late‑night unlocking incident” – they encounter a patchwork of anecdotes rather than a single, headline‑making case. The phrase, which can describe anything from a burglar’s midnight break‑in to an emergency locksmith call, has surfaced in a variety of Chinese media reports, social‑media posts, and local news stories over the past year. While no one event has achieved the viral reach of a city‑wide scandal, the collection of incidents tied together by the “深夜开锁” label offers a window into a growing set of security concerns that are shaping everyday life in urban China.