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China biz news, industry analysis and government policy interpretation
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- An American Ceramist in Jingdezhen: Code, Clay and Community · 1 h 6 min"I sold everything... I was all in. I put in all my chips." With this leap of faith, American ceramic artist Michael May left behind his life in the United States and arrived in…
- When Poets Meet Engineers：Hangzhou's Dance of Code and Classics · 41 minIn this episode of "Trending in China," we explore Hangzhou—a city where classical charm and cutting-edge innovation intertwine. Joined by commentator Anil from India and local…
- Su Chao Fever: How an amateur football league became China’s cultural blockbuster · 1 h 5 minWhen 60,000 fans packed a stadium in Nanjing this July for an amateur match, it wasn't superstars they cheered for – but teachers, delivery drivers, and fishmongers representing…
- Jensen Huang in Beijing: Key Messages from Nvidia's CEO · 20 minIn this episode of Trending in China, Host Yolanda Lu in Beijing and reporter Merry Wu unpack Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang's recent Beijing visit. In 20 minutes, we decipher: why…
- The Fermented Road: An Irish Chef's Unlikely Love Affair with Anhui · 59 minIn the latest episode of "Trending in China", Irish chef Curt Evans reveals his unexpected journey in Anhui. Arriving in Hefei seven years ago for a university exchange program…
- Mummies, Roses and Desert Highways: Xinjiang’s Untold Stories · 56 minXinjiang — where scorching deserts bloom with technological marvels and ancient civilizations, forging unity amid breathtaking diversity and economic dynamism. In this episode of…
- Tea, Travel & Tales: Timeless Fujian · 1 h 2 minDive into the heart of Fujian, China's captivating southeastern coastal province, rich in ancient culture, profound history, and vibrant traditions! In this episode of Trending…
- Reimagining Rural China: How a young entrepreneur chases dream in the village (Part II) · 40 minIn this episode of Trending in China, Guo Shanqiuyun 郭山秋韵, an overseas returnee and the honorary village head of Tangjiazhuang Village in east China’s Anhui Province, continues…
- Reimagining Rural China: How a young entrepreneur chases dream in the village (Part I) · 36 minIn this episode of Trending in China, host Zhang Yiyi is joined by Guo Shanqiuyun 郭山秋韵, an overseas returnee and the honorary village head of Tangjiazhuang Village in east…
- Rethinking the Game: Insights from the 2025 Global South Financiers Forum · 29 minHighlights: 06:30 - Jiao Jie on the economic transformation of the Global South 10:45 - David Sumual on Alternative Financing: How new funding models are reshaping global…
- Spring Wonders | How IKEA Blends Festive Traditions with Home Trends · 34 minThe Year of the Snake is approaching! 春节chūn jié, the Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. This year…
- Spring Wonders | LEGO Designer: Fantastic Cultural Journey in LEGO Bricks · 35 minThe Year of the Snake is approaching! 春节chūn jié, the Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. It has been…
- Pop Mart and Gen Z: Emotional Economy in China · 39 minTrending in China, a podcast where we dive into the latest buzz around Chinese economy and beyond. Starting this season, we are bringing you new content from tech trends to…
- Latest buzz: Fantastic beasts and where to find them -- in China · 11 minCheck out the thriving innovative enterprises in China in this episode! What are gazelles and unicorns? Why are dynamic enterprises like these driving China's national policy?…
- Latest buzz: An official Q&A book on China's reform and six watchwords · 15 minIn this episode, let’s look at six buzzwords of China's ongoing reforms. 01:31 Debut economy 03:56 Industries of the future 05:57 Patient capital 08:15 New forms of employment…
- Latest buzz on Chinese economy: Meet China's best city clusters · 15 min🚗🚝🌳A 15min tour of the best of Chinese city clusters!😜 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…
- Latest buzz: From lottery stores to new consumption scenarios · 11 minIn this episode, come and join us to visit lottery stores, where young people gather to buy excitement of anticipation, to stroll around a supermarket to shop for unique…
- Museums, Yue Opera fever, and new Chinese style tourism · 17 minThis week, Mike and Sylvia are off on a "Culture Express,” diving into the world of new Chinese style travel, museums, and Yue Opera. 01:24 New Chinese style travel 06:05…
- The unhappy American way to a green future · 14 minJoin Mike and Sylvia this week to explore why America is "unhappy" about China's strong new energy capacity. This episode is produced by Trending in China, with additional help…
- Latest buzz: From visa-free cruises to the Xinjiang wonders · 14 minIn this episode, come and explore new policies allowing visa-free entries to China, the bike boom in bustling cities, and a miniseries that leads us "to the wonder" of Altay…
