How China Works: Recent Episodes
Brendan Davis and Yingying Li
Yingying Li & Brendan Davis use a hybrid East-West perspective to help foreigners become China smart and Chinese people go global.
Lily Li (李莉娟) is originally from Chengdu, China, and lives in France. Lily works at Christie's International Real Estate and is an Asian Investment Consultant at Vineyards Bordeaux. Lily shares her incredibly inspiring journey, discussing everything from winning "The Voice of China" to becoming a best-selling author, gaining a successful career in France, as well as building cross-cultural bridges between China and Europe. Don't forget to subscribe, listen and share it within your communities!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and let us be the first to wish you a Happy New Year! This week, Brendan is catching up on editing and posting Yingying's recent interviews, and for our New Year's show we're very glad to bring you PADDY ROBERTSON. Paddy has been living in Beijing 6 years and is CEO of SmartAir. SmartAir is one of the first registered B-Corps in China and has been recognized and awarded as a leading Social Enterprise / Impact company. Happy New Years from us here at the show! We'll see you in 2021. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQUgEABdkmWbWfmDmXhJpQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartairfilters/ Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Thomas-Talhelm Twitter: @smartairfilters Facebook: @smartairfilters Zhihu (Chinese): https://www.zhihu.com/people/thomas-talhelm/ Weibo (Chinese): https://weibo.com/1562428855 Youku: https://i.youku.com/i/UMTQ3NTc5NDExMg==
WAHED AHMADZAI - 马赫 is a Beijing-based social entrepreneur and community builder with six years of experience working and studying in China, devoted to building platforms for international talents to learn, share and grow together. Wahed Co-founded YOOFU International Culture Education, NHUB business Consulting, and UIBE Alumni Business Club, and currently is doing his MBA at the University of International Business and Economics.In this episode, MA HE has shared his unique cultural intelligence about living and working as a multilingual entrepreneur in China, his suggestions to Chinese parents who are raising the future of China.. as well as his "New Insider Hub"--Nhub" for foreign talent to grow in and outside of China. Please tune in and enjoy!
Welcome back! Please enjoy this BRAND NEW SHOW as Yingying and Brendan get caught up on what’s been happening the last several months, including Yingying’s massive Chinese historical project, Brendan’s new YouTube show, what it’s like for us at the moment in Beijing and Los Angeles, respectively, what’s next, and much more. This episode is available as both an audio podcast AND a multi-cam VIDEO show on YouTube at https://youtu.be/z5_bbkFR3C8 or howchinaworkspodcast.com for more info!
On weeks without a new interview, we’re going to start reposting favorite episodes from our Top 10 most popular shows, in case you missed them, and we’re kicking that off with one of THE best and most timely shows (in retrospect) that we could hope to share with you in our current situation. DAVID THOMAS has a very special history with China. His father Michael was the Attorney General for Hong Kong in the early-mid 80s charged by the UK government with creating what ultimately became known as the Basic Law, and he had a front row seat as it all unfolded. David has been deeply involved with China ever since, and today - in an interview recorded before Covid-19 became a household word - he shares some of his insights from four decades of engagement with the Middle Kingdom. Also: we fill you in on the impact of the current situation on us, and the show.
"Just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you SHOULD do something.” Timeless words of wisdom, shared here by the ever-insightful Beijing-based MENGFEI LI on a very relevant episode of our show. His perspective - as an international journalist who lived in the US for 13 years and has a lot of love for the country, but who also has the clarity of someone trained to be a detached observer - has led him to many insights we’re glad to share. We discuss, among other things, how political reactions affected the spread of COVID-19 in different countries; the near-term futures we can anticipate; the power of engaged citizenship; and most provocatively, the meaning of the word FREEDOM. We’re cross-posting this show on “Big Fish in the Middle Kingdom” this week to reach as wide an audience as possible. Please share, SUBSCRIBE, and enjoy.
This week, Yingying Li talks with BEI WANG in the Netherlands about the Dutch response to COVID-19, how the media business has been changing there already and what to look for post-pandemic, the cultural messaging and other challenges of Europeans trying to reach China and vive-versa, and much more. BEI WANG on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bei-wang-王蓓-06a54a2a/
We recorded this show on April 4th, 2020 China time, which was the start of the Ching Ming Festival, aka Tomb Sweeping Day. This date is also now the national memorial day for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Yingying, sporadic burnings of “hell money” are the only visible sign of the old normal. Brendan shares LA updates, and together they discuss challenges of the present, hopes for the near-term future, and some of the bigger broader potentials for the post-pandemic world.
MEMO MATA is an American educator who’s lived in China for more than a decade. He talks with Yingying Li about the various types of Chinese parenting styles, evolution expectations for their children, leadership, COVID-19, and the importance of a holistic approach to raising the future leaders (or just happy adults) that we all hope to see more of. Memo was featured in Malcolm Clarke’s film BETTER ANGELS, and we are very glad to have him join us this week.
Deep nuances of leadership dynamics. AI itself as not being an investible thesis. Knock-on effects of COVID-19 on VC valuations.Talent residing in the team. Entrepreneurial, cultural, and other powerful lessons learned from China, Silicon Valley, and the greater world beyond both. Today BILL REICHERT joins us for a fantastic conversation with Yingying Li discussing all of the above, and we are glad to share it with you. A must-listen.
Bill Reichert BIO: Bill Reichert is co-founder and Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, a seed and early stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. He is also a Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures, a global venture capital firm with offices in Silicon Valley and around the world. Bill and his partners invest in promising emerging technology companies and work intensively with them to help them grow and succeed. Some of Garage’s most successful investments include Pandora Media (NYSE: P), Digital Fountain (acquired by Qualcomm), Coremetrics (acquired by IBM), iNest (acquired by LendingTree), and LeftHand Networks (acquired by HP). Bill brings experience as a serial entrepreneur to his work with portfolio companies. Prior to co-founding Garage in early 1998, Bill was co-founder of Academic Systems, a software company funded by Kleiner Perkins, Accel Partners, and Microsoft. Academic Systems became the leading developer of network-based multimedia instructional materials for colleges and universities, and was acquired by Plato Learning. Prior to Academic Systems, Bill was a senior executive at several venture-backed technology companies, including The Learning Company, which was the leading developer of educational software in the United States before its acquisition in 1994, and Infa Technologies, a touchscreen computer company that developed many of the concepts underlying the Newton, Palm, and iPhone devices. Bill also co-founded Trademark Software, which was subsequently acquired by Dow Jones, while in graduate school at Stanford. Earlier in his career, Bill worked for McKinsey & Co., the World Bank in Washington, DC, and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., in New York. He has authored and co-authored several articles and speeches on entrepreneurship, venture capital, international trade, and monetary policy. Bill earned his AB in History and Science from Harvard University and his MBA from Stanford University. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, and is a former Chairman of the Churchill Club in Silicon Valley. He is also an Advisor to the Women’s Startup Lab, Nordic Innovation House, and the Korea Innovation Center. He lives with his extraordinary wife Michelle and three incredible children in Los Altos, California. You can contact Bill atreichert@garage.com.
David Thomas has a very special history with China. His father Michael was the Attorney General for Hong Kong in the early-mid 80s charged by the UK government with creating what ultimately became known as the Basic Law, and he had a front row seat as it all unfolded. David has been deeply involved with China ever since, and today - in an interview recorded before Covid-19 became a household word - he shares some of his insights from four decades of engagement with the Middle Kingdom. Also: we fill you in on the impact of the current situation on us, and the show.
GANG LU is the Founder and CEO of China’s leading English-language tech-focused media company TechNode, China’s answer to TechCrunch. They offer analysis in print, on video, and on their podcasts including China Tech Talk and China Tech Investor. Learn more about technode.com and visit howchinaworkspodcast.com for more info about our show!
For our annual Year In Review / Look Ahead episode, Yingying and Brendan wanted to also do a video version, showing you exactly how (and where) we brainstorm on guests and episodes. Problem: it was New Years Eve, we didn't have proper cameras or lights, and my friends who do were all unavailable. Solution: two webcams, one old Canon Powershot, and our podcast mics. The video quality is lo-res (and the sync is slightly off in the first 15 minutes) but it sounds great, the conversation was FUN, and we hope you enjoy it! WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f4195bdTAtM
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MARCUS FREITAS is a visiting professor at the China Foreign Affairs University. Prof. Freitas brings a fresh perspective to our show as our first Brazilian guest (and the first with whom Yingying could practice her Portuguese). Our show topic only hints at the range of our talk; we had an engaged, eclectic conversation, and look forward to having him back on the show in the future. Visit howchinaworkspodcast.com for more - and Happy Holidays!
DAVID CHUNG is the US Head of AI for Carewell, a medical devices and solutions company focused on heart health. David is using AI to help create wearable devices to monitor a wide spectrum of factors for at-risk people to provide an early-warning system to help avoid and treat a heart issue BEORE it happens. He’s doing the good work and we were glad to have him on the show. Find him on LinkedIn at on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmtchung/ and learn more about the show at howchinaworkspodcast.com
Cordell Carter is a lawyer, former Eisenhower Fellow, tech founder, and a graduate of The Socrates Program who now works at The Aspen Institute himself, helping to train emerging leaders. In his own words, he’s entirely “self-contrived”, having harnessed an innate desire to maximize his impact to build an impressive life and career for himself. He’s particularly passionate about helping young African-American men to also see their futures as being global in scope, which lead to him creating The Sophomore Project to bring them to China. Cordell shares many insights that we think are crucially important for to take to heart, so we hope you enjoy listening. Learn more at howchinaworkspodcast.com
Jay Thornhill is a co-founder of Baopals, a website designed to help English-speaking expats in China access the wonderful world of shopping available on Chinese-only Taobao and its sister site, TMall. Their success story is really inspiring, and Jay’s insights gleaned along the way are priceless. Also this week we debut a NEW FORMAT for the show that we would love your feedback on. Learn more at howchinaworkspodcast.com!
Yingying sat down with Frank Müeller on the sidelines of the 2019 Horasis China Meeting to discuss his company, The Bridge To Luxury, a consulting firm assisting companies working in high-end products and services markets. It was a brief but fascinating talk, densely packed with Müller’s insights into not just the luxury industry but the changing landscape of the country’s evolving middle-class also. More information on the company can be found at http://www.thebridgetoluxury.com.
Today’s show was recorded live at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and features Greg LaBlanc and Bob Upham. This is our 3rd live show from our Fall visit to the US. Visit howchinaworkspodcast.com for more.
Today’s show was recorded live at Stanford University and features our guests Vincent Yip and Peter Chen. This is the 2nd of 3 live shows we did in the US this Fall. Don’t forget to visit howchinaworkspodcast.com for more! SEARCH our show everywhere or LISTEN to “How China Works” here: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-china-works/id1440747395 ALL PLATFORMS: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com
Welcome to the first of 3 “How China Works LIVE!” shows we did while in the US this Fall. Today we bring you our chat with Mike Kehoe of Onepiece Work (where we recorded this) and Bin Li. We also have video of the event plus bonus materials to share in the next few weeks, so keep an eye on howchinaworkspodcast.com and visit the Show Notes page for more info on our guests.
“Behind cultures, we all want the same things”. Li Xu founded and runs International Mergers & Acquisitions (IMA), a company whose principal work is indicated by their name. But Li Xu’s diverse experience and perspective brings added value that extends far beyond their stated scope of work. Yingying Li sat down with her on the sidelines of the Horasis China Meeting in Las Vegas for a tight, focused conversation. Also, Brendan shares details of the THREE California Bay Area “How China Works LIVE!” events we’re doing, starting Sunday, Nov 3. Join us if you can! DETAILS: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
Dr. Bettina Al-Sadik-Lowinski is the founder of Global Women Career Lab. She has extensive global corporate experience as an author, researcher, and senior executive coach with a focus on helping mentor and train women for senior management leadership roles. Yingying Li interviews her in front of a live audience and they have a focused, intensive talk. VISIT: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/
This week we have a quick solo show, with Brendan giving you an update on the next few weeks - including an announcement about two upcoming “How China Works LIVE” events he and Yingying are doing, in San Francisco and at Stanford. MORE INFO: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/
SIMON YOUNG is the founder of Red Circle Network, a full-service advisory designed to help businesses get China ready. Simon lived in Shanghai for years but spoke to us from New Zealand to give us his perspective and share tips and tactics to succeed across borders. Visit https://www.redcirclenetwork.com to learn more, and enjoy the show! SEARCH our show everywhere or LISTEN to “How China Works” here:
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GORDON DUMOULIN’s passion for herbs led to his career sourcing, trading, using, and exporting natural ingredients and botanical raw materials for pharmaceutical, health, food, skincare and cosmetics applications. He is also an educator, by way of his and his wife’s Easton Bridge Education center, and a writer and commentator, via his 5iZ China blog. Yingying and Brendan sat down with Gordon for Round 1 of what will no doubt be an ongoing conversation. Enjoy!
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“How China Works LIVE!” this month comes to you from the US-China Comedy Center in Beijing, where we were joined by its proprietor, comedian JESSE APPELL. Jesse and his venue are dedicated to exploring both English- and Chinese-language comedy by way of standup & improv performances. Jesse is also a student of Chinese xiangsheng or “crosstalk” comedy, which he demonstrates here. He's one of the most insightful writers and entertainers working in China, and it was a great talk. NOTE that during the live event we played several videos, which are linked in the show notes. The full audio is NOT included here because we want you to see them in their full glory. Enjoy! LINKS: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
We are very pleased to present the VIDEO version of our 1st “How China Works LIVE!” event, recorded at The Bookworm in Beijing, China on August 20, 2019. Businesswoman, artist manager, & filmmaker Fu Han presents her documentary “Isabel Crook: Childhood Memories From Bailuding” and then we interview her for our show, along with guest Mark Levine, with whom she performs two songs, & surprise guest Isabel Crook herself! You can also find the audio-only version of this show as Episode 068, but this version includes not only the interviews and performances but also the complete documentary. Enjoy! Special thanks to Ian McMath and Reina Lynn of North Capitol Productions 北都制片, Aladin Farré of The Middle Earth Podcast, & David Cantalupo of The Bookworm!
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SHU CAO MO lives at the intersection between art, education, and the public sphere. Her work merges cultural diplomacy, civic engagement, and community development both for & through the arts. The three of us had an introspective, philosophical conversation, and we hope you enjoy it. Visit https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources for more.
Today we bring you our very first “How China Works Live!” event, featuring Chinese businesswoman & force of nature, FU HAN, w/ special guest Mark Levine. We discuss Fu Han’s collaboration with Mark, plus her documentary film about an incredible lady named Isabel Crook. Isabel is 103 years old, born in Chengdu to Canadian parents in 1915, and she joined us as well. Enjoy! MORE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/fuhan
MARK LEVINE is an American professor who has made quite an impression on China. He moved here ahead of the 2008 Olympics, and his love for his new home inspired him to write & perform original folk songs based on tales from the land and the people. He's both a China green card holder AND a recipient of the Friendship Award, which is the highest civilian honor China gives to foreigners. Mark is ALSO a special guest on our upcoming “How China Works LIVE!" event on August 20 in Beijing, with his friend and musical collaborator Ms. Fu Han. Details in the show notes! https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
This new video episode is ALSO a do-over for Episode 0001, our Introduction to the series - which is the first thing most people hear when they subscribe. Since we’ve evolved and improved the show substantially, we wanted to record a fresh take on what we’re all about and WHY we do it. Please enjoy, & share / rate / SUBSCRIBE! VISIT: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
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Kelvin Liu is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, a Masters graduate of both Johns Hopkins and Cambridge, where he is also finishing his Doctorate. He has been a researcher at Tsinghua and Stanford, and he’s applied insights gleaned from his diverse educational experiences to found Illume Technology, an e-learning company using cutting-edge applied science to best help students learn HOW to learn. His perspective on this topic is not to be missed! VISIT: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Joey Yang is a respected up-and-coming author, maker, doer, and thinker in the areas of philosophy, politics, & economics, among others. He’s also just 17 years old. Joey’s ideas are often brilliant, and his talents & ability to execute them are prodigious. We had a wonderful time talking with him in this very in-depth interview, and we look forward to a Round 2. VISIT: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
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VIDA ZHANG FARGIS is an etiquette expert with a special focus on preparing children who will live global lives for their journeys, and on empowering their mothers to be a modern Chinese woman. Vida uses the home environment as a laboratory, updating traditional roles to best meet the future.
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OLIM ALIMOV is a consultant, entrepreneur, and a co-founder of SCOLAR. The SCOLAR Network is a platform aimed at bringing together young leaders from 18 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries to strengthen connectivity, promote dialogue, and contribute to regional development. Olim sits down with Yingying Li to share some of his many excellent insights. LINKS: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
MALCOLM CLARKE is a 2-time Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker. His new film BETTER ANGELS examines the world’s most consequential relationship - that of the US and China - in a powerful, moving, & candid way. This week Yingying Li talks with him about the film, lessons learned, & much more. A fantastic talk. https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
Dr. Gregory Lablanc is a Distinguished Teaching Fellow at UC Berkeley in the Haas School of Business, a lecturer in the School of Law specializing in Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Venture Capital, & Corporate Law, & Faculty Director of the Berkeley Fintech Institute. He has a special focus on China, and he shares some valuable thoughts regarding the road ahead with us on today’s show. BLOG & LINKS: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources Dr. GREGORY LaBLANC online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lablanc/
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Dr. Parag Khanna wears many hats: as a strategic advisor & consultant to global companies and governments; a TED Talker, speaker, & world traveler with both data- and experientially based insights into a host of pressing issues; and an author. His most recent book, The Future Is Asian, discusses not just the well-trod “Asian Century” concept, but seeks to have a pan-Asian conversation to look at how the entire world is becoming Asian-ized.
Dr. Khanna has been on a speaking & consulting tour through China specifically, and Yingying li caught up with him after one such event the other day for this interview. From there, he went on to speak with Liu Xin, host of CGTN’s “The Point”, who has recently become famous Stateside for her ongoing dialogue with Trish Regan from FOX News. His LinkedIn page reveals a widely varied background ranging from Georgetown University to the London School of Economics, with time spent as a senior fellow at think-tanks such as the New America Foundation to serving as a Managing Partner, Advisor, Founder, or CEO at companies from New York City to Singapore. Among his more personal interests are his roles helping smart startups that are focused on improving the health of and opportunities for kids, which I found especially notable. All in all, it was a great, valuable talk, and we look forward to doing another one in the future.
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Clark Rubino (鲁比诺) is Founder & CEO of Chongqing Bright Ideas Business, & Chapter Director of Startup Grind in Chongqing. He arrived in Chongqing from the United States in 2011 with the goal of opening his own wholly owned foreign enterprise (WOFE), and he has not only reached his goal, but made Chongqing - the hidden gem of China - his home. Clark shares a lot of great cultural intelligence in this episode, especially related to community building in Western China. Visit us at howchinaworkspodcast.com!
Mahdi Shariff is a "Forbes30under30” honoree and the founder of Guanxi.AI. Their mission is to help people harness the power of data for good, and they have an admirable track record of doing so. Please enjoy the talk, and visit howchinaworkspodcast.com to learn more.
As China continues to evolve & grow, the best entrepreneurial opportunities aren’t always where you might expect. Today we look outside of major cities like Beijing and Shanghai to discover hidden gems, discuss our upcoming travels and speaking engagements, and we finish by looking at the sectors where English-speaking Chinese youth can specifically can have the most impact in China, and the world. Visit howchinaworkspodcast.com for more!
This week we bring you a special REMIX edition of “HCW"! We’re sharing an enhanced version of one of our most popular shows, which was originally released Dec 28, 2018 as a video summary of our Season 1 highlights. Brendan also shares information about Yingying’s upcoming speaking event in Beijing on May 22 (in Chinese), and invites you to check out his newest podcast, “If I Knew You Better” this week to hear an amazing China-expat story with Hollywood actress Lee Chen. Please visit https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources to find all the links, show notes, and more!
Dr. Frank-Jürgen Richter is a leading international thinker on economics & monetary policy. He is the Chairman of Horasis, which hosts four events a year providing political, business, and social leaders with a platform to find common ground. Formerly a Director of the World Economic Forum at Davos, Dr. Richter engaged with Brendan & Yingying for an extended conversation that ranges from the practical to the deeply philosophical. Visit https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources for links & more.
Chris Oniya is from Houston, Texas but has been in China 11 years. He's a serial entrepreneur using his insights at the intersection of business and education towards some truly worthwhile ends. This is a high-energy, info-heavy talk and a lot of fun - we hope you enjoy it! Learn more and connect with Chris via our Resources page at https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources.
Xiaoning Lyu was inspired by Frieda Kahlo on a trip to Mexico and created Viva La Vida as a street-art project, but it’s grown into much more. Visit her website or connect with her online to learn more - all links available at https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources.
Han Tianqi is International Co-Chair and President of the China branch of the G20 Young Entrepreneur’s Alliance, CEO of APEC Voices of the Future (China), a Forbes "30 Under 30" honoree, and our guest this week on the show. Great talk! MORE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
Switzerland-based Diego Gilardoni joins Yingying in Beijing for a great talk that flies by far too fast. Brendan chimes in at the end and likewise hopes for a Round 2 with all of us, in person. Diego has a lot to say, and we were honored to have him join us to say a little of it. MORE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
Brendan & Yingying have a quick catch-up that’s packed full of info. It's a little like our Season 1 shows, but more relaxed, like we are now in Season 2. It’s UNEDITED, fun, and fast. We hope you like it! Another interview coming next week. MORE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
Rami Blachman is a US/Israeli tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist based in Shanghai and Tel Avi. He is founder of China Israel Innovation Accelerator, a business partner and mentor in several accelerator programs, and an advisor for international business development. Rami talked with Yingying and Brendan and shared excellent insights into the East-West business conversation that offered fresh food for thought. Great talk! MORE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
Mike Sui is most well-known as a comedic actor, having found fame in TV, viral videos, and in such films as THE WANDERING EARTH, currently the 2nd highest grossing Chinese movie of all time. But Mike also has great insights into both himself and the two cultures - American and Chinese - that most shaped him. This week he shares his thoughts with Yingying in Beijing, while Brendan checks in from Paris. A really fun, great talk - enjoy! VISIT: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
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Li Bolun is the co-founder of Diinsider, a content creator and solution provider for entrepreneurs, development actors, and partners in the bottom of the pyramid (BoP) market. Diinsider currently has offices or is involved in projects in China, Myanmar, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. Bolun is a Forbes China “30 under 30” leader in social enterprise. This is one of our best interviews so far for Season Two, so we really hope you give it a listen and enjoy!
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Our shared human civilization is much more intriguing, much deeper and more complex than was previously imagined. China’s modern reimagining of the historic Silk Roads through its Belt and Road Initiative reveals remarkably deep connections between Asia and Europe and, even more profoundly, deep sub-strata of ancient civilizations which cooperated dynamically with each other – in what was, in fact, a community of shared humanity. In this HCW episode with Prof. Don Lewis, we discuss the three ancient civilization zones of China, India, and Southeast Asia – and a fourth civilization zone in the Mediterranean. These were the true cradles of human civilization. The civilizations interacted freely and constructively with each other – engaging in trade – while also sharing ideas, culture, philosophy and religion, arts and sciences, as well as technology. Like the modern Belt and Road Initiative, such ancient interactions occurred along established trade and transport corridors – including by rivers, roads, and sea routes. The open cooperation which was a defining hallmark of our original civilizations offers the hope and promise of a peaceful and prosperous future for all humankind – with the three civilizations of Asia, in particular, acting as torchbearers lighting the way.
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Steve Hoffman is known in both Silicon Valley and now China by his nickname Captain Hoff. He is the Founder and “Captain” of Founders Space, a leading tech incubator and the largest foreign one in China. He’s also a best-selling author and has spoken to millions of people live or on webcasts about East-West cooperation and the opportunities therein. So it was a pleasure and an honor to have him join us on “How China Works”! Note that Yingying and Brendan are traveling right now and there is a little noise in our intro and wrap up but that the interview sounds good, so please bear with us. Thanks! LISTEN - APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
The future people live depends on the stories they tell themselves - or believe - now. Prof. Kerry Brown - Professor of Chinese Studies and Director at the Lau China Institute - joins us today from London for a deeply thoughtful chat about “this extraordinary moment” in China relations right now, and much more. Many of today's topics are what people tell us privately they care about the most. Great talk, links below; please enjoy! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / SHOW NOTES: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-notes / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Welcome to Season 2 of the show! To get started, we asked listeners what THEY were thinking about related to China as the new year got underway, and we present the results to you here. We’re coming to you from 4 countries this week! Enjoy. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
As a special way to wrap up Season 1 of the show, we decided to do an overview of some of the key takeaways from (almost) every episode. Somehow Brendan skipped #038, but you check out that one or any others at howchinaworkspodcast.com. See you in 2019! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Flow. It’s how conversation moves, it's a state of peak performance, and it's exemplified in the paradox of water: fluid movement through cohesion. And it's maybe the best way to understand China. We also talk dan wei, Hollywood superheroes, & changing times. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Entertaining government-related leaders and businesspeople in YOUR office calls for special protocols, and a power cleaning is just the start of it. We also discuss what the face worn by a leader has in common with the mask worn by a shaman, Yingying tells a joke, and more! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
What do the Sun, Moon, & stars have to do with meetings in a government office in China? And how can our past episodes #006: “High-Context vs. Low-Context”, #007: “Modesty, Humility, Hierarchy”, & #008: “Negotiation” from Week 2 help? Enjoy THIS show to find out! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
This week we discuss successfully navigating high-stakes official meetings in China, especially those involving government officials & agencies. Today we give deep background + useful modern tips on mianzi or face, & share ideas & experiences aplenty. Enjoy! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
We end the week with a special look at Chinese studying abroad, we meet the original “sea turtle” Rong Hong, discuss AIESEC, CAPE, & other cross-cultural adventures, and we send you into the holiday weekend with a song! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Today we discuss two concepts relevant to some Chinese millennials: nomadic youth, & “bereavement culture” or sang. The former are strivers who've become untethered from traditional norms, while sang reflects more of a lethargic existential crisis. Heavy stuff, but we still have a little fun. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Technology has helped Chinese millennials redefine many old concepts to suit their psyches. One of these is the "thirst for knowledge" - which is usually a GOOD thing, right? But in the hands - and brains - of overstressed & overcommitted modern youth, not always. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) are the Chinese version of online influencers or livestreamers. How they get paid & their impact might surprise you, and their rise reflects how entertainment in general is changing here. Plus: Western youth habits, explained! Sort of. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
This week we have 5 shows all about Chinese Millennials, and their huge role in the future of their country AND the world. Today we compare & contrast them to their US counterparts, plus name-check Forbidden City Lipsticks, Jack Ma, Mitt Romney, & more. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
The expectations about who pays the bill on a night out - whether it’s among friends, family, for business, or on a date - varies from culture to culture, & China sure has its own set of rules in this department. Learn all about it, plus reflect on Week 6 as we head into the weekend! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Bonds of brotherhood & sisterhood are often created amongst close friends in China. We discuss the origins of this in literature, it’s character today, how it relates to Brendan’s more Western fraternal roots, & more. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
IRL = “In Real Life” - the oldest way to make friends. We cover things ranging from food trucks to lu chuan, Roz Galor to Mike Rowe, and the crucial importance of developing empathy to make friends across cultures. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Today we'll talk about Yingying's one hundred & one challenges on her very own journey to the West, which gives us a handy framework to track the rise of social media in China and it's ever-expanding and more central role in people's daily lives. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Our week on Making Friends starts with a hopefully fresh take on guanxi, the most traditional (and overdiscussed) style of Chinese network & relationship building. The rest of the week we’ll look at Chinese social media, tips for creating lasting bonds, & much more. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
It’s Friday, and we have company! In a preview of Season 2’s format, Elliott Zaagman ("China Tech Investor”) helps us broadly frame the structural differences between investing in China versus the West. Plus we sum up this week, and look to the next. Cheers! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Some of our shows are funnier than others. But there’s not too much that’s funny about the epidemic of overconsumption - the serious dark side of easy credit and fast money - that a generation of people is grappling with now for the first time. Still: we try. Enjoy! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
What do AliPay, Apple Pay, WeChat Pay, and other cashless apps have in common? For one thing, they all make payments super easy and convenient - but sometimes, TOO convenient. Join us today to dig in! And guess what rhymes with “cashless apps”…? APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Filial piety, the concept of being respectful to your parents, cuts across cultures. But the meaning of this in China (xiao) goes deeper and has far greater implications than it does for most people in the West. Today we get into it, PLUS - introducing the “HCW” Drinking Game! 😄 APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Everyone has probably heard of China’s historical relationship to paper money. But we blow past that in the first minute or so to get into how the VALUE of money here shaped the culture, and many more interesting tidbits. Happy Monday! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
On Brendan's OTHER podcast, he & Yingying Li talk about lessons learned from doing “How China Works”, plus how the crazy and ever-changing US-China dynamic is affecting us, our friends, our plans, and how we are changing our trajectories as a result. Search "Big Fish in the Middle Kingdom" wherever you get THIS show, or follow the link below... BLOG: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/yy-sd-nov30
What even IS a “Super Digital Life”? How did China go from being the 77th country on the internet to the 2nd most powerful in record time? And what does it all mean? We look at all this, plus wrap Week 4, tease Week 5, and drop a SURPRISE too... APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
The focus today is mostly on FEMALE leadership and accomplishment. Did you know that 70% of Chinese woman billionaires are self-made? And that China leads the world in the percentage of top execs who are female? Wow! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Did you hear the one about how the wronged rideshare driver triumphed over the complacent public servant? Or do you know the best way to understand official policies here? Check out today’s show and become a pro! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Chinese startup culture today is the result of 4 distinct waves of development. We are now entering the 5th wave, and it’s said that “...only after a wave has broken can you see who is naked”, so grab your board and ride this one with us! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Today we look at the different kinds of corporate culture here: the modest & balanced zhong yong, lang wen hua or wolf culture, & we reveal the “thick black principle” (hou hei xue) that’s always just beneath the surface. Scary! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
We wrap up Week 3 with a look at how wedding ceremonies & marriages vary depending on the tier of city they occur in. We also look Westward for comparison, sum up this week, and look ahead to NEXT week. Fun! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Mixed-nationality couples face special challenges. Today we look at how attitudes have evolved, the differences between on- and offshore blended relationships, and how hot water can be an aphrodisiac…sort of. Enjoy! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
What do Christian singles, married cheaters, leather daddies, and sugar babies have in common? They all use online dating! And so do Chinese folks - just not in the same ways. PLUS: now we’re on Stitcher! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Chinese millennials are caught right in the middle of traditional versus modern cultural values. Also today: marriage markets, zhi nan vs. nuan nan men, policy impacts, materialism, and how Confucius fits into all this, too. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Love is in the air on this week’s bundle of shows! Today, Yingying and Brendan discuss some of the many differences between China and the West when it comes to romance & dating, and how to bridge the giant gap between the two. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Comedy is a funny subject in China, and today we talk about what works, what doesn’t, and of course WHY. We also illuminate how the differences in cultural tastes between East & West practically apply here, plus we wrap up Week 2 - good times! APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Courtesy. It’s existence is universal, but how you EXPRESS it is most definitely NOT. On this episode we start to tie together how high-context culture, modesty, hierarchy, harmony, and more work together. We also discuss how cultural views of man’s fundamental nature affect everything else. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Today we talk about two dominant styles of negotiation in China: a “tai chi” style that owes a lot to Confucius, and a much more gangsta style derived from Sun Tzu and “The Art of War”. And we explain why it is so important in any negotiation to main the precepts of harmony, face, and guanxi. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Q: How do you pay someone a sincere compliment in China and have it be well-received - and how (and WHY) does this differ from the way you’d do it in the West? A: It’s all about modesty, humility, & hierarchy. And today’s show will explain it all. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
We kick off Week 2 with a focus on decoding Chinese communications. China favors “high-context” strategies, whereas the US and most European countries are “low context”. What’s all this mean, and how will understanding it help YOU to win the future? Listen and find out! APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Today we talk all about KTV, China’s version of karaoke. There are lots of reasons people turn up: to rock the mic, to improve their social or professional relationships, or maybe just to find a little romance (ooh!). Plus, Yingying & Brendan bust out some Bon Jovi and give you a recap of Week 1. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
Today, Yingying shows off her drumming skills to show us what NOT to do with your chopsticks, Brendan explains what summoning a demon has in common with table manners, and we learn the right way to fill those liquor & tea cups you’re going to get so much practice emptying. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE at APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / / / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / / / ANDROID and EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com or on our WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
What do a South Korean billionaire, the Confucian concept of li, and the development path of the Chinese internet all have in common? Tune into today’s show and find out! We also discuss bridging gaps between “acquaintance” versus “stranger” societies, how to use WeChat to build guanxi, and more. Jia ge weixin ba? SUBSCRIBE at APPLE/ iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / / / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / / / ANDROIDand EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com or on our WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
It may seem like a small thing, but where you sit at a Chinese business dinner is a BIG deal...almost as big as knowing where, when, why, how, and - most importantly - WHO to toast. Join us as we cover the basics and much more! Also: our NEW website is in progress; you can check it out here: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com You can find us at APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / / / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / / / ANDROID and EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com
Welcome to “How China Works”! We're kicking things off with a FUN and SUPER INSTRUCTIVE week of shows all about the CHINESE BUSINESS DINNER. Today, we dive right into the deep end and take an HONEST & instructive look at the DRINKING culture, and how to survive and thrive in it. Ganbei! Please SEARCH US to like / follow / rate / share / SUBSCRIBE at all the usual places - it really means a lot! - including APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / / / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / / / ANDROID / ALL: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com
This is an UPDATED (August, 2019) introduction to "HOW CHINA WORKS" - a daily podcast designed to help foreigners become “China-smart” and to help Chinese people who are ready to go global. Hosts YINGYING LI and BRENDAN DAVIS use a hybrid East-West perspective - crossing cultures, generations, and genders - to find common ground and build understanding. The show is fun, friendly, and focused, referencing history and culture as it looks to the future, in order to benefit all of us.
Please visit us at: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com