Daily life in China is full of quirks, from the bizarre QR code system for toilet paper to the pressures of making ends meet amidst rising unemployment. The hosts humorously discuss homemade explosives disguised as popcorn and dive into the serious issue of child safety amid governmental suppression. They critique deteriorating infrastructure and explore the absurdities of cultural perceptions. The chaotic dynamics of trade tensions with the U.S. reflect deeper societal issues, all woven together with light-hearted anecdotes and cultural insights.

Ekster is offering up to 30% until May 19th, and customers will get an additional 10% off if they use our code. Go to http://partner.ekster.com/chinashow and use Discount code - CHINAThe Myanmar/Thailand earthquake has revealed some very, very nasty truths.Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcastsCartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember Uhttps://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsoundsTrack : Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember USome sources -Daylo Starstruck - https://youtu.be/PUHy9xXJioE?si=rnJFLF9mz6TILVM7https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/china-us-typhon-weapons-system-missile-philippines-100fd852https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3303246/china-unveils-powerful-deep-sea-cable-cutter-could-reset-world-orderhttps://www.economist.com/china/2025/03/27/estate-agents-in-china-are-trying-everything-to-sell-flatshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8vp2e7p64ohttps://www.wsj.com/world/asia/china-us-typhon-weapons-system-missile-philippines-100fd852See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Purple factories, travel shills, China is really not hiding their ambitions now. Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcastsCartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember Uhttps://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsoundsTrack : Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember USome sources -https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c204ywyl4kvohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_qIVM3cJtAhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/opinion/covid-pandemic-lab-leak.htmlhttps://bm-xj-vis.aspi.org.au/https://archive.is/VRwEghttps://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ad-aspi/2021-12/Borrowing%20mouths%20to%20speak%20on%20Xinjiang-2.pdf?VersionId=cIoPXJ9A67BIjRu5LFr0L8i9yrjp7y_Rhttps://www.xinjiangpolicefiles.org/files-related-to-forced-labor/https://www.xinjiangpolicefiles.org/images-of-detainees/https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/05/16/china-xinjiang-uyghurs-cotton-forced-labor/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/special_coverage/adatewithchinaChemistry video - https://youtu.be/DFfRqoIdArM?si=9oFCp2CWau2tvd13See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The show dives into the quirky world of fare evasion in Chinese subways, sharing humorous anecdotes about duck-themed market adventures. It also tackles the implications of Chinese criminal gangs in Oklahoma's drug scene, highlighting hidden addiction crises. Environmental challenges in China, from pollution to food safety, paint a grim picture, while discussions about one-child policies and the surreal world of Chinese soap operas add flair. The hosts humorously critique misrepresentations in Chinese media, blending serious topics with lighthearted commentary.

Use code FACTORPODCAST at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box!China's deep water fishing fleets are out of control, and taking over the world. We also got China to change. Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcastsCartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember Uhttps://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsoundsTrack : Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember USome sources -https://www.state.gov/up-to-2-million-reward-offers-each-for-information-leading-to-arrests-and-or-convictions-of-malicious-cyber-actors-from-china/https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/10-chinese-nationals-charged-large-scale-hacking-us-and-international-victims-behalfhttps://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-trump-trade-war-worries-0c2fa146https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/06/china-donald-trump-us-tariffs-trade-warSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese society is in turmoil, and the hosts explore the stark divide between urban wealth and rural neglect. They cleverly critique misinformation while sharing humorous anecdotes about bizarre societal behaviors. From chaotic wedding traditions to the dark side of parenting, absurdities abound. The discussion also touches on serious issues like electric vehicle dangers and undersea geopolitical tensions. With lively banter, they engage listeners, blending lightheartedness with critical insights on life in contemporary China.

China is experiencing a MASSIVE boom in intentional destruction of factories and more. It's out of control, and we think we know why. The Hill article - https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5155350-youtube-promoting-pro-china/Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcastsCartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember Uhttps://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsoundsTrack : Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember USome sources -https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5155350-youtube-promoting-pro-china/https://www.cnn.com/travel/chinese-winter-wonderland-slammed-for-snow-made-of-cotton-and-bedsheets-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/02/17/china/china-rebuke-us-state-department-taiwan-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/02/16/china/china-military-readiness-rand-report-intl-hnk-ml/index.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out https://DrinkAG1.com/adv to get this offer!If you thought things in China were calming down. You thought wrong...Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcasts @FREE_CHINA  video of protest https://youtu.be/ooxFNd1VYZY?si=fArxAFmgyLh2Wz56China Fact Chasers - Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/ChinaFactChasersCheck out Jordan Harbinger -  @JordanHarbingerShow  tell him The China Show sent you!TCM Episode - https://www.jordanharbinger.com/traditional-chinese-medicine-skeptical-sunday/Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember Uhttps://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsoundsTrack : Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember USome sources -https://www.newsweek.com/china-changes-rules-military-secrets-online-information-2029395https://news.usni.org/2025/02/13/chinese-fighter-harrasses-australian-surviellance-aircraft-over-south-china-sea-officials-sayhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14378113/fbi-cyber-security-warning-delete-messages-texts-look-for.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/02/10/china/china-marriage-registrations-record-low-2024-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://www.newsweek.com/chinese-spy-balloon-new-report-american-technology-found-2027189See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Use code adv50off at https://factormeals.com/adv50off to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box!Chongqing China, so many videos with the same script! People are wandering into the streets to be run over on purpose. Why? China's economy is sliding into a hole, and from the experts point of view, will probably never come out of it. Food safety scandals rock China, as well as a MASSIVE explosion that affected an ENTIRE city. It's been an insane week in China.  @laowhy86  DeepSeek video https://youtu.be/jCgIhhKn6Lw?feature=sharedSupport the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcastsChina Fact Chasers - Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/ChinaFactChasersCheck out Jordan Harbinger -  @JordanHarbingerShow  tell him The China Show sent you!TCM Episode - https://www.jordanharbinger.com/traditional-chinese-medicine-skeptical-sunday/Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember Uhttps://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsoundsTrack : Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember USome sources -https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/executive-order-imposing-duties-address-the-synthetic-opioid-supply-chain-the-peopleshttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-postal-service-suspends-incoming-packages-china-hong-kong-2025-02-05/https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/06/china-says-will-protect-its-own-interests-in-face-of-us-bullying-.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/06/us-imposes-sanctions-on-international-network-shipping-iranian-oil-to-china.htmlhttps://www.aei.org/economics/the-end-of-the-chinese-economic-miracle/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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