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"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 Jingdezhen, China's porcelain capital, a year and a half ago. Having traveled to nearly 20 countries, the seasoned artist ultimately chose Jingdezhen as his creative base. In the latest episode of "Trending in China", Mich...

In 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 reporter Emma, we delve into how this ancient capital, famed for the poetic West Lake, has transformed into a cradle for "Six Dragons" like DeepSeek and Game Science. We unpack Hangzhou's unique DNA: its rich cultural herit...

When 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 their hometowns. In this episode, host Yolanda Lu is joined by South African sports journalist Andre and Jiangsu-based reporter Eric to explore China’s surprise summer obsession: Su Super League (苏超), where 13 Jiangsu ci...

In 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 China's tech ecosystem left him in awe? Why AI's future demands global collaboration? Fresh off Nvidia's historic $4 trillion milestone, Huang arrived not for victory laps but to champion a radical idea: "AI is the greatest...

In the latest episode of "Trending in China", Irish chef Curt Evans reveals his unexpected journey in Anhui with host Yolanda Lu in Beijing and Zhao Jinzheng in Hefei. Arriving in Hefei seven years ago for a university exchange program, he planned to stay 10 months but fell for the province’s authenticity: "Anhui is super real--the people are genuine, and it feels like the real China. I didn’t cho...

Xinjiang -- where scorching deserts bloom with technological marvels and ancient civilizations, forging unity amid breathtaking diversity and economic dynamism. In this episode of Trending in China，host Yolanda Lu and reporters Cao Bin/Sylvia Wang bring you on an eye-opening journey through Xinjiang -- China’s western frontier where deserts bloom with innovation. 新疆——一片在沙漠中绽放科技与文明...

Dive 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 in China, host Yolanda Lu sits down with two unique perspectives: Andre Bloem, a South African editor experiencing Fujian for the very first time, and Diego Yao, a Fuzhou native and seasoned journalist steeped in local wisd...

In 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 to share her story. Often called "Village CEO," Guo is also the founder of rural tourism projects in Anhui and Yunnan provinces. This episode is co-hosed by Zhao Jinzheng 赵金正, a reporter based in Anhui, who loves to...

In 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 China’s Anhui Province. Often called "Village CEO," Guo is also the founder of rural tourism projects in Anhui and Yunnan provinces. This episode is co-hosed by Zhao Jinzheng 赵金正, a reporter based in Anhui, who loves to s...

In this episode, host Zhang Yiyi brings you to the 2025 Global South Financiers Forum held in Beijing. Its theme, Illuminating Global South, highlights the growing influence of emerging economies and their efforts to reshape the global financial order. The Global South now accounts for 80% of global economic growth and 40% of the world’s GDP, yet financial governance structures still favor the Glo...

Spring Wonders | How IKEA Blends Festive Traditions with Home Trends The 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, it has been officially added to UNESCO’s representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In this special Spring Festival episode, ho...

Spring Wonders | LEGO Designer: Fantastic Cultural Journey in LEGO Bricks The 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, it has been officially added to UNESCO’s representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In this special Spring Festival episod...

Starting this season, we are bringing you new content from tech trends to culture and consumption, with a focus on what's making waves in China's fast-paced society. In this episode of Trending in China, host Zhang Yiyi is joined by Lucas Zhang, a frequent blind box buyer and art toy collector. They dive into the fascinating world of China’s rapidly expanding art toy market, with a particular focu...

Check out China's thriving innovative enterprises in this episode! What are gazelles and unicorns ? Why are dynamic enterprises like these driving China's national policy ? And what are the country's strategies to better support them? Let's take a look at those fantastic beasts in China and see where to find them!😜 在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

What's the meaning of the debut economy?  What is patient capital really about?  What are the priorities of China's new reform master plan? Here are six buzzwords of China's ongoing reforms that may offer you some clues. 01:31 Debut economy 03:56 Industries of the future 05:57 Patient capital 08:15 New forms of employment 10:11 Childbirth-friendly society 12:15 Silver economy 在小宇宙查...

🚗🚝🌳A 15min tour of the best of Chinese city clusters!😜 在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

In this episode, come and join us to visit lottery stores, where youngsters gather to buy excitement of anticipation, to stroll around a supermarket to shop for unique experiences, and to look through new policies to cultivate new consumption drivers. 在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

This 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 06:05Chinese museums greet more young people 11:16   Yue Opera fever 在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

This week, join Mike and Sylvia to explore why America is "unhappy" about China's strong new energy capacity. This episode is produced by Trending in China, with additional help from Allen Zhu. 在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

In 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, Xinjiang! 00:55 New policy to facilitate foreign cruise ship trips 04:35 Bicycles become symbols of tech and fashion 07:30 "To the Wonder" ignites a strong desire among viewers to visit Altay 在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

Back to latest economic trends in China! In this episode we look at new reading habits among the young, thriving pet-related businesses, memes gone viral during the May Day holiday tourism boom, and how "world's supermarket" welcomes the Paris Olympic Games. 00:45 "Listening to" books becomes popular among young people 06:04 China's pet industry and related new jobs 07:49 New trend on social media...

Hi, you're listening to a special episode on the 4th China International Consumer Products Expo. Check out what participants have to say about the event! 01:39 Ireland's ambassador to China, Ann Derwin 04:01 Irish Food Board 05:27 Estée Lauder 08:46 "Newcomers" & "old friends" 在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

In this episode, we look at Qingming Festival holiday consumption, "Shenzhen bag" and young people's new consumption habits, and the upcoming consumer products expo in Hainan. (00:22) Qingming festival holiday consumption (03:17) "Shenzhen bag" and trade in second-hand goods (09:40) 4th China International Consumer Products Expo Trailer: www.hainanexpo.org.cn 在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

In this episode, we look at China's performing arts industry, the "multilingual" businesswomen in Yiwu City, rapid development of microdramas, and the newly unveiled negative lists for cross-border trade in services. * (00:56) World Theatre Day & the performing arts industry * (03:46) Zhang Jiying the "polyglot" in Yiwu * (08:03) China's huge market for microdramas * (10:22) Negative lists for cro...

Hi there! It's EP3 of Trending in China and we look at China's cherry blossom economy, exciting "cun chao" (村超) games, the country's digital currency, and fascinating stories of two Chinese cities. ·Flower tour recommendations (Chinese version): https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/l4sMn--QiNPOsnrFV2Zdeg ·e-CNY user guide: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YYK75SqEy01G_ekWLcNkkg ·(00:37) Cherry blossom industry...