Fan Wang, a BBC digital journalist based in Singapore, and Kerry Allen, a BBC News China Media Analyst, share insights on the alarming rise of cyber-nationalism in China. They discuss how this trend has escalated violence against foreigners, citing a tragic stabbing incident that heightened tensions with Japan. The conversation explores the historical context of Sino-Japanese relations and the implications of aggressive nationalism fueled by social media and ongoing international conflicts, revealing a concerning shift in public sentiment.

The BBC's journalist and author of 'One Child: The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment' discuss China's shrinking population, including the government's efforts to incentivize people to have kids, societal pressure on women to marry, the impact of the One Child Policy on families, gender imbalance, and the global implications of this population decline.

Fan Wang, a BBC reporter in Singapore, discusses societal pressures and challenges young people face to be home owners in China. Chen Yen, a journalist at BBC’s Chinese service in Hong Kong, explains the details of the housing market crisis. The podcast explores the implications of a collapse in China's property market and the risks faced by millions who paid for non-existent homes. It also delves into the growth and transformation of China's real estate industry and the role of China's pre-sell system in the crisis.