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China Tried to Make Fake Rain - Created a Disaster - Episode #228

The China Show

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License Plate Culture in China

This chapter delves into the challenges and absurdities surrounding the acquisition of license plates in China, emphasizing the high costs and unique distribution methods like auctions and lotteries. It humorously explores the cultural significance of numbers, particularly the obsession with lucky eights and the negative connotations of fours, alongside various derogatory terms in Mandarin. The speakers engage in a lighthearted yet informative discussion about how nuanced language can affect interpretations, making the episode both educational and entertaining.

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