The China Show
A no nonsense (well... sometimes a lot of nonsense) look at what's happening in China, from viral stories on the ground, to entertainment, to politics and more. Winston and Matt spent over a decade in China, narrowly escaping persecution from the oppressive Chinese government, and are here every single Friday to tell you what is going on in the country. This is the only place you need to be, every week, if you want to stay on top of what's happening in China. Q: What time is The China Show? A: 5PM EST on FridaysQ: What time is Xiàbān Hòu? A: 5PM EST on Mondays Support us on Patreon and Join us for our Monday show - Xiàbān Hòu! every Monday at 5:00 PM ESThttps://www.patreon.com/advpodcastsYouTube Membership -1 Free Super Chat per month -Access to TCS meme emojis -Green username with badge - 1 Xiaban Hou episode per month!For a no-nonsense on the street look at Chinese culture and beyond from China’s original YouTuber, join SerpentZAhttps://www.youtube.com/serpentza For a realistic perspective on China from an American go to Laowhy86https://www.youtube.com/laowhy86For Motorcycle adventures around the world, and a talk-show on two wheels go to ADVChina https://www.youtube.com/advchina
Latest episodes
May 24, 2025 • 2h 5min
His Fire is Starting a Revolution in China - "The ¥800 Hero" - Episode #264
Go to http://partner.ekster.com/chinashow and take advantage of Ekster's Father's Day. The sale runs from May 20th to June 26th, offering up to 40% off. Using your code CHINA at checkout will unlock an extra 10% on top. WE FINALLY GOT MERCH!!! - https://thechinashow.threadless.comGet the "Pick Up The Bike" Shirt for limited time only! They're calling him the ¥800 hero. This is escalating. Our Show on Stephen Crowder - https://youtu.be/5vpqKvcdGOY?si=0pmjViZQxoDK0zXPSupport 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.defensenews.com/opinion/2025/05/22/tariffs-or-not-chinas-infiltration-of-us-systems-needs-new-attention/https://thehill.com/opinion/5313034-china-off-switch-america-threat/https://www.wlbt.com/2025/05/15/state-seeking-more-than-200b-damages-lawsuit-against-peoples-republic-china/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxkkvw8r4nohttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/china-accuses-us-turning-space-warzone-trumps-golden-dome-missile-defense-projectSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 17, 2025 • 2h 9min
China is About to Black Out the Entire USA - Episode #263
Listen now to the NPR Politics Podcast, only from NPR – wherever you get podcasts.Jordan Harbinger Episode - https://www.jordanharbinger.com/sean-williams-the-north-korea-china-drug-cartel-connection/ @JordanHarbingerShow Steven Crowder Episode - Inside The China Plot to Destroy America From Within: Triads, Drugs & Murder | Documentary https://youtu.be/Kx8z0aiCMeA?si=3iP1BIfHOcf2L9oZThis is scary.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://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-walberg-call-duke-terminate-china-based-campus-over-nationalhttps://www.theassemblync.com/education/higher-education/duke-kunshan-china/https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/ghost-machine-rogue-communication-devices-found-chinese-inverters-2025-05-14/https://www.reuters.com/world/us-prepares-long-war-with-china-that-might-hit-its-bases-homeland-peter-apps-2025-05-16/https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/16/china-tariff-stacking-true-cost-import-taxes-above-30percent.htmlhttps://www.newsweek.com/china-warns-philippines-scarborough-shoal-south-china-sea-2073068See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 10, 2025 • 2h 4min
China Unable to Cope with Tariffs - Burning Factories Down Instead - Episode #262
Go to DrinkAG1.com/adv to try the Next Gen of AG1 -- you’ll also get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, AND 5 of the upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order!Factories burn (on purpose) as China reels from tariff pain. 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.lloydslist.com/LL1153402/Maersk-sees-3040-drop-in-ChinaUS-trade-and-race-for-inventorieshttps://www.dw.com/en/xi-jinping-china-russia-trump-tariffs-trade-economy-oil/a-72460014https://stanfordreview.org/investigation-uncovering-chinese-academic-espionage-at-stanford/https://www.news.com.au/world/asia/china-slams-cia-recruitment-ads-as-naked-political-provocation/news-story/8c9c450a7b6ecb014e6c57d840b5a63dhttps://rhg.com/research/was-made-in-china-2025-successful/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/china-sees-surge-in-worker-protests-over-unpaid-wages-factory-closures-and-us-tariffs/articleshow/120796368.cms?from=mdrSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 3, 2025 • 2h 7min
ARSON, EXPLOSIONS, CHAOS - China's Been Hit Harder Than We Thought - Episode #261
This week has been a disaster for China. Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcastsFree Xiaban Superchat goal episode Amusement Parks in China - https://www.youtube.com/live/6YI6vLuDqEY?si=i_ugjC_TcRqcTG7zCartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember Uhttps://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsoundsTrack : Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember USome sources -https://www.whitehouse.gov/lab-leak-true-origins-of-covid-19/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy79j2n7d4ohttps://www.icij.org/investigations/china-targets/china-transnational-repression-dissent-around-world/?utm_sourchttps://www.reuters.com/business/energy/china-waives-tariffs-us-ethane-imports-sources-say-2025-04-29/https://nypost.com/2025/04/30/world-news/china-blames-us-for-originating-covid-19-weeks-after-white-house-declared-lab-leak-as-true-origins/https://www.icij.org/investigations/china-targets/united-nations-ngo-gongo-intimidate-human-rights/?utm_campaign=news&utm_medium=social&utm_source=reddithttps://www.icij.org/investigations/china-targets/interpol-red-notice-police-warrant-jack-ma/https://apnews.com/article/de-minimis-trump-tariffs-china-1b52319a85572331baf31cb6287ecddfhttps://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-creates-list-us-made-goods-exempt-125-tariffs-sources-say-2025-04-30/Puppy guy https://youtu.be/E3eIIWG2fEk?si=dJz1GlAtATtKaoknSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 26, 2025 • 2h
You're About to See China Collapse - In Fact, it's Already Begun - Episode #260
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 - CHINAListen now to the NPR Politics Podcast, only from NPR – wherever you get podcasts.Bridges and buildings fall down as it appears China's poor quality concrete, tofu dreg construction, and cost cutting methods are catching up in a very bad way. 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://uk.news.yahoo.com/china-jails-most-writers-world-150026512.html?guccounter=2https://www.reuters.com/markets/emerging/south-korea-finds-made-korea-breaches-intended-avoid-us-tariffs-2025-04-21/https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/04/24/will-chinas-shoppers-cushion-the-trumpian-blowhttps://rsf.org/enhttps://pen.org/report/freedom-to-write-index-2024/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 19, 2025 • 1h 53min
They’re Lying! China is Losing The Trade War in a BIG Way - Episode #259
This trade war with China is getting very desperate for 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://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/apr/17/why-would-he-take-such-risk-my-censor-and-me-weibo-chinahttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/business/china-nepal-airport.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/business/nepal-pokhara-airport-china.htmlhttps://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-bites/the-art-of-hermes-inside-the-worlds-most-coveted-bag/https://leatherindia.org/leather-industry-in-india/How Hermes bags are made - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7LJrU4443Qhttps://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/09/in-the-details-hermes?srsltid=AfmBOorfJoFtCxGo-9KukaKhadHg1hYYZSHDSO4rgRJdGiyKpz01jjrehttps://corporate.lululemon.com/~/media/Files/L/Lululemon/documents/active-supplier-list-april-2025.pdfSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 12, 2025 • 2h 10min
Trade War Reality Hits China Way Harder Than They Thought - Episode #258
This trade war with China just got very real for people in China. Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcastsChina in the 90s - https://youtube.com/live/uYIG2tcgDOwCartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember Uhttps://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsoundsTrack : Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember USome sources -Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syKWPralGKQhttps://www.npr.org/2025/04/11/g-s1-59422/chai-jing-china-lesley-stahl-returns-spotlight-youtubehttps://www.cnn.com/2025/04/09/europe/ukraine-chinese-nationals-russia-intl-latam/index.htmlChinas newest beauty trend - https://youtu.be/OFmxX2ASfos?si=0VTCdLsxNVW41Qm-https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russia-ukraine-war-china-citizens-captured-zelenskyy-beijing-kremlin-rcna200174https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250409-china-rejects-claim-its-citizens-are-fighting-alongside-russia-in-ukrainehttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250410-beijing-warns-against-irresponsible-remarks-over-chinese-nationals-deployed-in-ukrainehttps://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/in-secret-meeting-china-acknowledged-role-in-u-s-infrastructure-hacks-c5ab37cbhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/10/russia-social-media-ads-videos-recruiting-china-mercenariesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 5, 2025 • 2h 6min
China’s Tariff Response Chaos Homemade Weapons Explode Around Country - Episode #257
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.
Mar 29, 2025 • 2h 6min
Nightmare - Devastating Earthquake Exposes China's Horrific Building Quality - Episode #256
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.
Mar 22, 2025 • 2h 7min
Chaos Ensues as China Releases Poison Purple Clouds on Locals - Episode #255
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.
