TIE CHINA: Recent Episodes
The Innovative Expedition
TIE CHINA is hosted by Summer and Emily. With cross-cultural studying and working experience, but both born in Shanghai, they have seen lots of information asymmetry from international sources and local perspectives. Thus, they would like to present a fresh China through Chinese popular topics and high-attention events on TIECHINA platform to show the real china to audience.
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This episode could delve into how Singapore's strategic economic planning and vision for the future resonate with its citizens. Emily and Summer could explore topics such as the impact of Singapore's focus on technology and innovation on everyday life, how the education system prepares the workforce for the future economy, and the societal implications of being a global financial hub. Inviting Singaporeans from various walks of life to share their perspectives could add depth to the discussion.
In this episode, Emily and Summer take you through a whirlwind tour of the most viral moments and sensations on Chinese social media in 2023. From serious topics about Myanmar boarder to fun topics about eastern version of student bagpacking around china on chinese social media, to meme trends that crossed borders, they dissect what made these moments resonate with millions and how they reflect broader cultural and social dynamics within China. This episode is a must-listen for those curious about the pulse of popular culture in China and its impact on a global scale.
Join our hosts, one from the vibrant city of Shanghai, China, and the other from the tropical landscapes of Sri Lanka, as they explore the diverse wedding traditions in their respective cultures. Uncover the unique customs, rituals, and the budgets which make Chinese and Sri Lankan weddings distinctive, while also discovering surprising commonalities that transcend borders.
This podcast features Summer, a Chinese host, and a foreign host, delving into the concept of information asymmetry in different cultural contexts. They explore how living in a new city in China can lead to unique challenges and misunderstandings due to information gaps. Each episode focuses on specific scenarios like navigating local markets, understanding social norms, or dealing with bureaucracy, highlighting how information asymmetry affects expats and locals differently.
In this exhilarating episode of our podcast, join hosts Summer and Emily as they transition from the vibrant world of J-Pop to the dynamic universe of K-Pop. Last week, we dove deep into the colorful and energetic J-Pop scene, exploring its unique artists and cultural impact. This week, we're crossing over to South Korea to immerse ourselves in the phenomenon of K-Pop. Get ready to explore the dark and the secret side of the idols. Whether you're a long-time K-Pop fan or just curious about this music genre, this episode promises to be an exciting exploration of one of the most popular behind the scenes and the history of this J pop world.
J-Pop's Chinese Journey,' hosts Summer and Emily bring their unique insights into the burgeoning world of J-Pop in China. With Summer"s expertise in the evolution of Chinese pop culture and Emily's deep fondness in the Japanese music industry, they provide a retrospective on how J-Pop found its niche and grew to captivate a vast audience.
Experience the excitement of the Asian Games through the eyes of our dynamic duo, Summer and Emily. This episode highlights experiences from the streets of Hangzhou. Whether it's breaking down record-breaking performances or exploring the local city.
Join our hosts, one in her 20s and the other in her 30s, as they dive into the topic of whether age should limit one's pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. They explore the unique perspectives and experiences of their respective age groups, discussing how they envision living their best lives as they grow older.
Continuation of the last episode about how one of our hosts struggle with unemployment.
In this hilarious episode, join our recent graduate host as they navigate the treacherous waters of job hunting. From hilarious interview stories to creative ways of passing the time, this episode will have you laughing along and empathizing with the struggles of the unemployed.
Get ready for a lively discussion as a panel of foreigners shares their unique viewpoints on Chinese square dancing and the challenges and opportunities posed by an aging population. From analyzing the social significance to exploring cross-cultural perceptions, join in on this dynamic conversation that sheds light on the connections between cultural traditions, inclusivity, active aging, and the role of foreigners in the community.
Welcome to the episode" "Shanghai Chronicles: Unveiling the City's Secrets from a Student's Perspective" In this episode, we dive into the captivating world of Shanghai, uncovering the unique experiences and unforgettable moments shared by international students studying in this vibrant city. Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey, getting a first-hand glimpse of the challenges, surprises, and sheer excitement that comes with studying in Shanghai. Our international student guests from various universities will candidly share their anecdotes, mishaps, and triumphs, offering a refreshing perspective on navigating university life in a foreign land.
Step into the bustling streets of Shanghai, and you'll find a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity. But did you know that behind the glitz and glamour, there are seven hidden rules that locals have been following for decades? Join us on a journey through time and culture as we delve into the intriguing world of Shanghai's etiquette landscape.
Maybe you are confused about the relationship between those two key words in title of this episode, please join us to discuss this social problem
Lockdown was officially ended up on 1 June, everyone may changed a bit during these two months. This episode we will talk about those changes.
Shanghai in lockdown currently due to spreading of Omicron, this is the first time we experienced lockdown. So this week we discuss about our life and experience here and hope Shanghai will recover asap.
Stock market of overseas listed Chinese firms experienced a volatile week, so we continue our series topic for introducing a popular Chinese app this time
The Beijing Olympic game has ended up, but some popular topics are deserve to be disucussed, like opening ceremony, technology etc. Enjoy this topic
Winter sports like skiing and snowboarding are really popular under the encouragement from our president. In this season and Winter Olympic is ongoing as a big party in Beijing now, we want to show our experience and talk about skiing resort in China. BGM is theme song of BJ Winter Olympic game:" Together for a shared future "!
For foreigners who staying in China, what can they do especially during Covid? Is spring festival an exciting holiday for Chinese people? What's the foreign insights for this traditional festival? Let us tell you. BGM is the ending song for Spring festival Gala every year: 难忘今宵(Nan Wang Jin Xiao)-李谷一(Li Guyi)
[Guest host] Verena (German, living in Shanghai). TIE CHINA will start a series of topics to see different perspectives from West and East [BGM] 欢沁-林海(Lin Hai)
TIE China wishes all of you a gorgeous and safe 2022. Please enjoy new year marketing Calendar discussion this time
DOUBLE 11 was initiated by Alibaba decades ago, now is a traditional festival in China for e-commerce industry. Total turnover this year achieved new peak again, let's discuss changes of this year in this episode
We've seen mini-size package products to be launched in different industries- mini EV, mini beverages etc. Any potential business opportunities for this market? Pls hear this episode. BGM- Recipe 山下達郎
LinkedIn will launch a new application "In job" to replace existing app for meeting regulation requirements. What happened and how the development of LinkedIn in China? Check this episode
Although in this high-level information era, grandstanding guy with strange sense of worth value and behavior can still be a popular topic. Let's see who he is? Video link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUd2XNkLGps
China Internet Network Information Center ("CNNIC") published an official statistical report on the 27th August for presenting the latest internet development in China, let's read together what data tells... BGM: Ye Liang (夜凉) - 关大洲
Double reduction policy was published at the end of July by government, which was regarded as an earthquake to K12 education industry. Let's discuss the impact and rationale behind this policy. BGM: Luv (sic) Part4 - Nujabes
A Chinese saying " heroes in time of disorder". The pouring rain disaster of Henan province gave opportunity to Erke - an ordinary sportswear brand to have new image and impression in mass market. Its sales increased 168 times in one week. WHAT HAPPENED TO ERKE? Let's hear the story. Same BGM as last episode:)
A lot of people died in the pouring rain disaster happened in Henan province last month. This time we chose two typical cases shown up during this event to tell Chinese brand story. BGM: A place named Zhengzhou - 金忻
The traditional milk market is gradually replaced by "Green" concept. Who subverts milk industry by means of Milk? Enjoy this episode. BGM: Receipt - 山下達郎
Based on a market research report for young male aging from 20 to 26 in China, we talked about consuming behavior of target groups in this episode. BGM: Legends Never Die-Against The Current
Impose on IQ tax? Or guide young generation to a healthy lifestyle? Let's talk this time
Who is the leading EV brand in China? TESLA OR NIO? Pls enjoy this episode. BGM: Chen Shuhua 陈淑桦 - 笑红尘
About Speaker: Bill is CEO of Mercury Fitness. If you have questions of choosing your right lifestyle, please enjoy this episode.
This topic is related to all residents in China. Nowadays a lot of social problems and pressures are caused by real estate market and relevant policies BGM: 来迟 - 戴羽彤
Enterprise Value of PingDuoDuo has achieved USD 196.91 billion today. It is a company established in 2015, we've witnessed its growth from beginning. You can see the huge potential market once you find the right market segmentation. Let's learn the experience togt
Consumer Industries in China are continuously being shaped to a new generation. Innovation gives more opportunities and possibilities to each traditional industry. TIECHINA would like to show the changes of traditional market in China and present the updated profile of Chinese consumers.
Even if fast fashion market is in recession now, Uniqlo keeps itself on the top of retailing list. Facing to the booming of "China Fashion", let's see how Uniqlo managed to keep its status. #BGM: Recipe- 山下達郎#
Moutai now is No.1 in Chinese stock market. Similar but different from vodka and white wine, let's talk about moutai's past and future this time.
FILA is special case worth to be discussed since it grew up some tier 2 and 3 cities, which is different from development logic of other brands. Wanna learn the rationale behind? Don't miss this episode. BGM: Piano jazz of Wave Johnny - 桑田佳佑(Kuwata Keisuke)
A batch of famous brands exit China in recent years. Let's choose three of them to learn from their experience in China. BGM: 破阵乐 (Break a battle formation)-Guan Dazhou
It was sad to hear that Etam went bankrupted last month. This brand carries the student life memory of a generation in China. Let us talk about our memories in this Episode. BGM- RECIPE from Tatsuro Yamashita
It has been a while from last episode given that the team was preparing new series of TIECHINA for briefing stories of representative Chinese brands to audience. It is expected that those stories will be helpful to understand Chinese trendy business model and national fashion. BGM: The Champions
It is difficult to tell which workflow is the best, but we would like to discuss the typical working style in China, and the conflicting you may meet if you would like to do business in China or work in China. Under the covid influence, hope everything goes well for * work at home*:) Stay safe!
Hosted by Summer and Emily, TIE CHINA gives you a brief of traditional Chinese funeral ceremony and cultural related conventions. BGM is Huan Qin (pleasure) from Lin Hai
Intro of the most popular search engine in China focus on different niche markets, which could be useful toolkits for doing market research in China. Happy dragon boat festival!
In this episode, TIECHINA discuss a new term for brand marketing in China (Private Zone Traffic) by introducing a scooter brand named xiaoniu(小牛) as case study. We would like to show how it works by leveraging social media platform in China. And how different platform catch customer flow on niche market.
This episode will let you know what we are doing during the first quarter of this year and what changes in our life under virus period. If you would like to learn more, please leave your message or contact us via email.