What are Chinese red dates called? Unveiling the Jujube
                                
                                
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                                Dating back over 8,000 years, the Chinese red date is one of the world's oldest cultivated fruits. Today, people often wonder, "What are Chinese red dates called?" The answer is simple: they are also known as jujubes, or in Mandarin, *hóng zǎo* (红枣), and are prized for their versatility and health properties.