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Today we're talking about potatoes and making fun of Jiajia's cold. He's fine and Chris is having fun making fun of his fevered state. Get well soon, Jijaia. You can contact us at yangjiajia@live.cn. 

Today, we're talking rice; how to cook it, types of rice and why Jiajia feels if there's no rice, it's not truly a meal. 

Spring is springing and Jiajia wants to know why. We chat about the changing seasons, history, Deep Seek and the cyclical nature of life. 

Chris and Jiiajia discuss the mystery of the missing chicken feet, the perfect chicken soup and cultural discrepancies in everyday life. Contact us at yangjiajia@live.cn

It's Women's Day in China! Another excuse to get roses, candy and cake. Any holiday that has chocolate in it is fine by us! 

Chri and Jiajia chat about broadcasting in the Olden Days and how the advent of the internet changed everything. 

Welcome to the Year of the Snake! Fireworks and dragon dances abound as people celebrate Spring Festival and family. Jiajia gets creative with his new audio equipment and editing skills. Feel free to drop us a line at: yangjiajia@live.cn

It’s Christmas time, so we’re looking at some of the traditions of the season. Kazoos and stockings top the list.

The park features a full-size replica of one of Admiral Zheng He’s ancient treasure ships as well as artifacts from his vast fleet that sailed the seas over 600 years ago.

Nanjing Pearl Springs Nature Area features a 3,000 meter long reproduction of a section of the Great Wall, a huge animal park, sightseeing gondola and even a mountain village as well as a host of other fun attractions. The Pearl natural springs are named for the pearl-like water globules they produce. You can contact us at yangjiajia@live.cn

Jiajia and Chris talk about their field trip to look at plum blossoms, canoeing in winter, jokes that get lost in translation and cat behavioral control.

Warning: Chris gets confused over the different Chinese tones, proving sh is indeed an American. We continue with Jiajia’s A.I. girlfriend’s most common sentences and talk about age.

Despite being sick, Jiajia and Chris run through the days of the week and Chris learns a much easier way to say the word “week” in Chinese.

It’s snowing in Nanjing. The perfect day for a bowl of steaming soup noodles, or Chris’ new favorite, deep-fried guoba with gravy!

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The most important phrase in every language. Jiajia remembers what he wanted to say in Japanese and Chris talks about scrubs. Contact us at: yangjiajia@live.cn

We cover everything from Schrödinger’s cat and famous rabbits to the many ways to say you’re sick.

Yes. It’s been a while but we’re back and ready to roar into the Year of the Dragon! Contact us at yangjiajia@live.cn

Chris and Jiajia made the big trip south from Heilongjiang province in the north to Jiangsu in the south. Charlie the cat didn’t turn into a popsicle, we discuss the meanings of different birds and the good luck of stepping in dog poop.

Volga Manor is one of Chris’ favorite places to visit in Harbin. It is a huge Russian style park with vast green spaces, attractions and wildlife as well as beautiful examples of Russian architecture. Built in 1899, it is a wonderful step back in time nestled in a 600,000 square meter nature preserve.

Chris and Jiajia chat with the beautiful and exciting Yvonne from Shanghai about her visit to Harbin. Yvonne is Chris' dear friend and adopted sister who braved the long journey from Shanghai to experience Harbin in summer. If you want to contact us email us at yangjiajia@live.cn and join us on Facebook at Chinachat8888.

We start our exploration of Heilongjiang Province, talk about dragons, jade and the difference between being handsome and talking too much. Contact us at: yangjiajia@live.cn and join us on Facebook at ChinaChat888. Please like, review (be gentle!) and subscribe, we would really appreciate it. Thanks everyone for all your support!

Bonus Episode: Walt, a Harbin native, talks about being a foreign exchange student at Imperial College London. He talks about life, philosophy and plays the guitar. In case. you were wondering, yes. He is totally awesome. 

It's time to try Hua Tuo's Five Animal Frolics. We explore the origins, history and legends surrounding the Qi Gong movements as well as the benefits of practicing them. We'll also talk about the legendary Hua Tuo and how his life of humility and kind heart are an example for all of us. 

Hua Tuo was a famous third century Chinese doctor who was centuries ahead of his time. His story of innovation, caring, treatment. and ethics is legendary. Today we'll explore this fine example of healing who is known as the father of anesthesiology.