However, the rest of the song is largely a fictional account portraying China Grove as Texas' version of Chinatown.

China Grove is an unincorporated area in northwest Brazoria County, Texas.

So why not compromise on the Doobie Brothers' "China Grove"?

Stevens currently resides in China Grove, North Carolina.

China Grove is a city in Rowan County, North Carolina.

The district includes parts of San Antonio and China Grove.

China Grove may refer to:

Excerpts appearing later that year on the Showtime cable network included a performance of "China Grove".

The song was very similar to "China Grove," and the connection was further enhanced by guest Bill Payne's tinkling piano.

The bass riffs of "China Grove" by the Doobie Brothers use clave.