If you read western media it looks like China’s government is a one man show. Not so. Today’s guest, analyst Danny Haiphong helps us explore China’s Two Sessions, and what makes Socialism with Chinese Characteristics so successful.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DeepSeek's release is a wake-up call for US investors who are now looking East. We ask China-tech influencer Lee Barrett just how far ahead China really is. You need to hear this.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has social media replaced main stream media? According to a Pew Research Study 52% of US TikTok users ‘regularly get news on TikTok.’ Are we really the media now? Find out more with Alex Shi and Jason Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Johnston is also getting a PhD in the use of AI for colorectal cancer detection. And he speaks Uygur as well.We ask him about his travels in China and the details of what its like to study at a Chinese university. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research by the US-China Business Council suggests more than 900 thousand people in the US are supported by exports to China. Will a trade war lead to unemployment and economic downturn in the USA? Listen in with BeiBei and Jason Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake Lee Pinnick has been training martial arts since 2010 when he made his initial voyage to Wudangshan, China. He is now dedicated to daily cultivating his practice and understanding of Wudang Daoism. He shares his special voyage with us. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Spring Festival Gala, for Chinese New Year, saw 1.5 billion viewers in 2024 and is the largest TV event on earth. We discuss this spectacle and how to say Happy Chinese New Year to your new friends on RedNote. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Farana, author of "Why the World Needs China," shares his insights as a writer, software engineer, and political commentator. He discusses the misconceptions Americans hold about China based on limited experience. The conversation reveals innovations in technology and agriculture, critiques U.S. media narratives on China's economy, and explores the advancements in electric vehicles. Farana also highlights the impact of China's Belt and Road Initiative on global trade and infrastructure, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of China's development.

According to Pew Research Center, online apps remain widely used among U.S. teens. “Some say they’re on these sites almost constantly.” Beibei, a Beijing mother discusses how to ease kids into the age of the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist Dr. Liang Yan joins us. We break the cipher of China’s real economy, and explore western critiques of China’s foreign policy, looking at what China is really doing in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.