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#268 Why Did a “Terrible Film” Become So Popular? 为什么人们看《牛来》？
September 13, 2026 · 6 minToday's Episode: A film that everyone says is terrible, so why are more and more people paying to watch it? Recently, a Chinese animated film called Niulai suddenly became a hot topic online, partly because so many people thought it was a…
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#267 “Pin” the Chinese Way to Save Money 拼多多
August 18, 2026 · 5 minToday's Episode: Why do Chinese people love 拼多多? And what does 拼 actually mean? You may have seen this little character everywhere in China. In this episode, we’ll explore how 拼 means bringing people together to save money, and why this…
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#266 China’s New Maths Stars 中国的数学新星
August 1, 2026 · 8 minToday's Episode: Two Chinese mathematicians have just won the Fields Medal, one of the world’s highest honours in mathematics. But in China, people aren’t only celebrating. They’re asking why both researchers found success after going…
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#265 Would You Date an AI Robot? 你想和AI机器人谈恋爱吗？
July 18, 2026 · 6 minToday's Episode: Would you date an AI robot? A Chinese company has created AI robot companions that can chat, remember your habits, and even become your boyfriend or girlfriend. Some people love the idea, while others think it’s…
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#264 让人又爱又恨的中国足球 The Chinese Football Team: Loved and Hated
July 2, 2026 · 6 minToday's Episode: China has over 1.4 billion people, so why has its men's football team struggled for so long? Do Chinese people even like football? And why do fans criticise the national team but still support it? Let's explore the story…
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#263 The Goose Leg Auntie Scandal 鹅腿阿姨
June 15, 2026 · 6 minToday's Episode: A beloved street-food seller. Two of China’s top universities. And one surprising discovery. Students thought they were buying goose legs for years—but were they actually duck legs? In this episode, we explore the story…
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#262 China's Electric Car Boom 中国电车
June 1, 2026 · 6 minToday's Episode: If you haven't been to China for a few years, you might be surprised by what you see on the roads: electric cars everywhere! How did this happen? And why are so many Chinese people choosing EVs over petrol cars? Let's find…
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#261 中国和毒品 Drugs in China
May 24, 2026 · 6 minToday's Episode: Why is it almost impossible to see drugs in China? Why do many Chinese people hate drugs so much? In this episode, we’ll talk about cannabis, the Opium War, strict Chinese laws, and the big cultural difference between…