Trending in China

"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", Mic...

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. 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 choose Anhui; it chose me." With Michelin kitchen experience,...

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. Discover how "desert roses" defy ari...

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 w...

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. Part II digs deeper into Tangjiazhuang’s evolution. From profit-driven models to preser...

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. In Part I , Guo shares her journey from studying abroad to diving headfirst into rural d...

Highlights : 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 financial cooperation 21:50 - Marc Uzan on Financial Reform: Challenges facing the Global South in the Bretton Woods system 34:00 - The future of financial governance in an increasingly multipolar world This is a public episode....

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, host Zhang Yiyi is joined by three special guests. They are: Carmen Xia...

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. It has been officially added to UNESCO’s representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In this special Spring Festival episode, host Zhang Yiyi is joined by W en Xiaodong 温笑冬 , senior concept designer at th...

Trending 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 culture and consumption, with a focus on what'smaking 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...

Check 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 ? 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!😜 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...

In 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 10:11 Childbirth-friendly society 12:15 Silver economy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pekingensight.substack.com

🚗🚝🌳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 pekingensight.substack.com

In 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 experiences, and to look through new policies to cultivate new consumption drivers.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pekingensight.substack....

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 06:05 Chinese museums greet more young people 11:16 Yue Opera fever This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pekingensight.substack.com

Join 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 from Allen Zhu. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pekingensight.substack.com

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 passengers (04:35) Bicycles become symbols of tech and fashion (07:30) "To the Wonder" ignites a strong desire among viewers to visit Altay This is a public episo...

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...

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" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

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: https://www.hainanexpo.org.cn/videos/2337.html This is a pub...

Our show is now available on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Castro, etc. Search "Trending in China" and start listening! 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...

·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 scale will reach 100 billion yuan in the next five to ten years ·(03:12) The finals of the Village Super League, or 村超(cun chao) , kicked off on March 16, together with the "happiness economy" ·(05:...