In this episode of the Millennials in China podcast we discuss common myths and misconceptions people have about China. Believe it or not, what you see and hear in the news and media are usually quite different from reality! Chris and Hope are here to bust some stereotypes, but also prove some to be true.

Show Notes:

• Do Chinese people eat all kinds of weird things and animals like bats and dogs?
• Do Chinese people always copy things and ideas, and are unable to innovate?
• Are “Made in China” products all cheap and crappy quality?
• Are Chinese cities grey, polluted, dystopian nightmares?
• Is China very behind and does it have poor infrastructure?
• Are Chinese people oppressed by their government and in everyday life?
• China produces a lot of pollution - do Chinese people not care about protecting the environment?
• Is China “easy” for foreigners? Are foreigners “special” or have a lot of attention/opportunity for granted in China?

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In this episode of the Millennials in China podcast we discuss the #YOLO instant gratification mindset that’s corrupting Millennials and some cultural differences between East and West. As well, we open the episode with a quick update on the COVID-19 situation in China.

Show Notes:

• Coronavirus update; China shutting its borders. US, Canada, the UK, and Prince Charles!
• The YOLO instant gratification mindset that’s plaguing our generation.
• Western individualism vs. Chinese collectivism, and how that’s changing.
• Chris talks about how his Chinese in-laws take it to the absolute next level when it comes to delayed gratification and being frugal.
• Living in the moment without any responsibilities vs. enjoying life in moderation while saving and planning for the future.
• The Chinese hustler mindset and how it’s very common for people to do side hustles and sell things in China.
• Chris and Hope both discuss their own anecdotal mindset changes since moving to China.
• Hope talks about living as a digital nomad among backpackers and how that motivated him to focus on more important things.
• Cultural differences in education - the Chinese focus on respecting students with top grades vs. the Western focus on respecting “cool”/rebellious kids.
• As we get a bit older our priorities are changing, and we think in longer time horizons.

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Hello! We are your Millennial hosts, Chris and Hope, and in this inaugural episode of the Millennials in China podcast we introduce ourselves, the podcast, and talk about the flavour du jour - coronavirus!

Chris - More than 8 years living in China, from teaching English to managing schools to video game studio Chief Operating Officer!

Hope - More than 4 years living in China, manufactured products for his e-commerce business and worked in a bitcoin exchange!

Coronavirus pandemic:

• How it transpired in China in the early days (January and February).
• China’s draconian but swift and effective containment measures.
• “It’s just a flu” narrative by political leaders and mainstream media.
• Wearing masks and debunking MSM myths.
• Taking preventative action and slowing the power of exponential growth.
• Being considerate of the elderly and loved ones (not just about yourself!).
• Effects of COVID-19 on the Chinese economy, supply chain, and global markets - is this the “Black Swan” event?

Related Links:

https://hopefreiheit.com/2020/02/25/inside-observations-on-the-coronavirus-epidemic/

https://hopefreiheit.com/2020/03/18/covid-19-economic-meltdown-dealing-with-2020/

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