My China Story

As a classic tale, food has always been a quintessential component of Chinese culture. With a burgeoning olive-shaped middle class, it’s no wonder big cities like Beijing have seen an influx in the number of new upscale restaurants opening their doors every day.    Belgian national Ignace Lecleir is part of that new wave of food connoisseurs driving this thriving culinary industry in the city.   F...

16 years in China and counting, veteran broadcast journalist Edwin Maher continues to leave a mark in the media and communication field in the country. 2 years after saying goodbye to his iconic CCTV television job, he still remains a house hold name as the most recognizable foreign TV news anchor ever on Chinese telly.   In this week’s episode of my China Story therefore, Nillah Nyakoa speaks wit...

In this edition of the program, Nillah Nyakoa reconnects with one of Beijing’s most celebrated expats: Dominic Johnson Hill. Dominic is well known for his creative brand Plastered 8 that has become a staple gift-outlet for locals and foreigners alike. His brand that aims to memorialize historic China mainly targets the young, bold and hip of the Middle Kingdom. 

In this edition of the program, therefore, Nillah Nyakoa seeks to hear more about his experience working with the have nots and what impact his organization has contributed in the remote areas of China - as the country strives to eradicate poverty by 2020.

In the last episode, Nillah Nyakoa talked to Michael Hermann, a German national who has been the China representative of Humana People to People charity organization since 2005. During this time, Michael has been championing development projects in some of the most underdeveloped areas of the country. This week, therefore, they continue that conversation to hear more of his experience working in t...

Terry Crossman is a man of many tales and whose China story is filled with eventful and interesting anecdotes. A resident of Beijing for the last quarter a century, Terry has managed to sharpen his spoken Mandarin to sound like a local. His language skills and ability to socialize have in fact landed him a community volunteer job propelling his name to celebrity status. In 2018, he was also confer...

In this episode, Faivel Pablo  reminisces about the happenings in the year gone by and how it has changed his views on China, as he talks with Nillah Nyakoa.     

Roberta Dal Farra speaks with Nillah Nyakoa, in this edition of My China Story. 

A global Jazz icon, Roy Hargrove won worldwide notice for his prolific talent inspiring many musicians of his generation with his style of music. Among the many places his musical talent was revered is China - where the jazz scene in the country is booming as more young musicians discover the genre.

Mark is best known for his ability to blend Western and Chinese  cultures through his music – although these days he prefers to be referred to as a story teller.

Vera Madeira will share her thoughts on strategic branding in China as well as answer some questions on language learning.

This week as we mark the Hungry Ghost festival, Daniel helps us venture into the world of paranormal to learn more about some of the well-known ghost stories in China and how they came to be and how you can get a fast-hand ghost experience

Carl Gene Fordham is a doctoral candidate at Peking University and a Ph. D. recipient of the Confucius Institute's China Fellowship - that is part of the institute's New Sinology Program.

Making a decision to invest in China as a foreign entity is only half the battle. The second part is being able to navigate the country’s business culture and etiquette. That’s where folks like Jurriaan Meyer come in. Having lived and worked in China since 2008, this Dutch national has successfully been helping enterprises drive growth in both traditional and emerging industries in China.

With more and more foreign students seeking higher education in China, many more are also choosing to stay in the country to pursue other interests after graduating. Among them is Vanessa Delgado – a Venezuelan national who arrived in China 5 years ago to pursue her Master’s degree. In this interview, she talks to Nillah Nyakoa about how China has brought her culturally closer to the rest of the w...

Wolfgang Sesser's background is one that is steeped in China's brewing industry. As a Brew master, this Austrian national has lived and worked in the country for 11 years, creating recipes and brewing signature beers for the local Chinese market.

Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing city dwellers today. Living and breathing air in metropolises like Beijing for example can trigger severe respiratory illnesses. And for those with existing conditions, it can exacerbate the symptoms making life very difficult. But one man in Beijing seems to have found a solution with his new invention -- the Airmazing fresh air s...

He is a businessman, writer, professor, and an avid KTV fan. With almost 40 years living in China, Gilbert Van Kerckhove has not only seen first-hand the rapid transformation of China, but has also been part of its development.  

Brendan Davis is a China Hollywood consulting producer who has been living fulltime in China for the past 2 years. Outside of Hollywood, he is best known for being the host and brain behind the popular podcast "Big Fish in the Middle Kingdom". A platform he uses to bring his fans great stories of foreigners doing interesting things in China.  

​Gaining a first-hand experience in a rising world power like China is today’s perhaps a dream of many college students. 

An expert in coffee, with 20-plus years’ experience as a barista, Italian Marco Costantini is Beijing’s coffee aficionado. 

Professor Miro Atanasov grew up in Bulgaria, was educated in the United States

​As expats go, we’ve all heard stories of our family members questioning, and even resisting our overall existence and life in China. And for those of us who have lived here for longer periods, it’s a challenge trying to convince our beloved folk that we truly have found a happy home away from home in this country. 

​From Uganda to China - Gideon Bright Mwesigwa’s story is a tale of many anecdotes of growing up in his home country, and of his life in China. 

​​Professor Ellen Judd is a woman who has borne witness to the rapid changes that have occurred in China.