How China Works

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! 

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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. 

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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. 

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