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Lauren has lived in China for 10 years, and people always ask if she's fluent in Chinese.

Lauren has lived in China for 10 years, and people always ask if she's fluent in Chinese.

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1,413,471 Aufrufe • vor 13 Tagen

A new sign announced the impending construction at the informal community garden in Chengdu, China, where residents were cultivating crops without permission. My auntie and I aren't letting it discourage us from continuing work though.

A new sign announced the impending construction at the informal community garden in Chengdu, China, where residents were cultivating crops without permission. My auntie and I aren't letting it discourage us from continuing work though.

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Nothing better than getting bossed around by my neighbor grandma at the (supposedly) soon-to-be demolished guerrilla community garden. Not sure where I'd be without the advice of my Chinese elders.

Nothing better than getting bossed around by my neighbor grandma at the (supposedly) soon-to-be demolished guerrilla community garden. Not sure where I'd be without the advice of my Chinese elders.

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2,292,513 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

China’s mushrooms are some of the most important in the world, both for the global mushroom market and soil conservation. But their popularity has also brought new threats. Our Host Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯 brings the story.

China’s mushrooms are some of the most important in the world, both for the global mushroom market and soil conservation. But their popularity has also brought new threats. Our Host Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯 brings the story.

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1,467,113 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

Made a bad first impression with my neighbor at the guerrilla farm. Hoping to win her over in due time.

Made a bad first impression with my neighbor at the guerrilla farm. Hoping to win her over in due time.

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1,288,939 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

In my neighborhood in China, locals turned a construction site into a farmland. But the rumor is that construction is starting tomorrow and it's all going to be knocked down. With guidance from my Uncle He, I hope to plant some water spinach before it's too late.

In my neighborhood in China, locals turned a construction site into a farmland. But the rumor is that construction is starting tomorrow and it's all going to be knocked down. With guidance from my Uncle He, I hope to plant some water spinach before it's too late.

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1,125,686 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

"I don't care, you're hungry." A family of the Zhuang ethnic minority offered Jack Mullinkosson some water, and then a meal during his biking trip through rural Guangxi. Their village had 15 homes and was located way off the main road in the mountains.

"I don't care, you're hungry." A family of the Zhuang ethnic minority offered Jack Mullinkosson some water, and then a meal during his biking trip through rural Guangxi. Their village had 15 homes and was located way off the main road in the mountains.

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1,507,325 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Jennifer Holstein is biking across China, after years of studying language and culture.

Jennifer Holstein is biking across China, after years of studying language and culture.

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2,890,615 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

Want to hike in China’s wilderness but don’t know where to begin? Our Host Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯 breaks down how to find China’s best trails.

Want to hike in China’s wilderness but don’t know where to begin? Our Host Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯 breaks down how to find China’s best trails.

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922,674 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

China, once the “Kingdom of Bicycles,” is again seeing streets transformed by a boom in shared bikes.

China, once the “Kingdom of Bicycles,” is again seeing streets transformed by a boom in shared bikes.

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1,507,682 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Andrew Fung is an ABC (American Born Chinese) creator and comedian who uses humor and honest conversation to explore Chinese culture, Asian identity, and how East and West see each other. @fungbros

Andrew Fung is an ABC (American Born Chinese) creator and comedian who uses humor and honest conversation to explore Chinese culture, Asian identity, and how East and West see each other. @fungbros

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2,077,403 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Jennifer Holstein hits the streets of China, asking Americans and locals how they really see each other.

Jennifer Holstein hits the streets of China, asking Americans and locals how they really see each other.

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1,380,246 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Jennifer Holstein is biking across China, discovering the country and its communities one mile at a time.

Jennifer Holstein is biking across China, discovering the country and its communities one mile at a time.

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1,556,569 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Forget DeepSeek, China’s taking its camera and AI systems in a new direction by using them to monitor and protect species from the giant panda to native Norwegian salmon. Our Host @kyleobermann breaks down the story.

Forget DeepSeek, China’s taking its camera and AI systems in a new direction by using them to monitor and protect species from the giant panda to native Norwegian salmon. Our Host @kyleobermann breaks down the story.

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727,151 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

Chinese New Year travel is next level. Here’s how they move over a billion people, over nine billion times. Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯 shares the story.

Chinese New Year travel is next level. Here’s how they move over a billion people, over nine billion times. Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯 shares the story.

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1,605,464 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

China’s outdoors boom has made hiking one of China’s hottest leisure time activities. But, it’s rapidly changing how trails are managed. One of China’s most famous and beloved trails, the Tiger Leaping Gorge, may now change forever. Our Host @kyleobermann breaks down the story.

China’s outdoors boom has made hiking one of China’s hottest leisure time activities. But, it’s rapidly changing how trails are managed. One of China’s most famous and beloved trails, the Tiger Leaping Gorge, may now change forever. Our Host @kyleobermann breaks down the story.

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727,072 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

In this China Current conversation with Wang Dong, a professor at Peking University’s School of International Studies, we explore his research and perspectives on U.S.–China relations, drawing on insights from the 6th U.S.–China Hong Kong Forum. Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯

In this China Current conversation with Wang Dong, a professor at Peking University’s School of International Studies, we explore his research and perspectives on U.S.–China relations, drawing on insights from the 6th U.S.–China Hong Kong Forum. Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯

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1,261,459 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

What’s so special about this year - the Year of the Horse? Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯

What’s so special about this year - the Year of the Horse? Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯

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1,478,697 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

"I believe that the role of art in this world has become more important than ever before," says Chinese artist Xu Bing in a sit down discussion with CUSEF President James Chau.

"I believe that the role of art in this world has become more important than ever before," says Chinese artist Xu Bing in a sit down discussion with CUSEF President James Chau.

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2,648,795 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

The Wang Fuk Court fire was Hong Kong’s deadliest in decades. Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯 how it happened and how the city has responded.

The Wang Fuk Court fire was Hong Kong’s deadliest in decades. Kyle Obermann 欧阳凯 how it happened and how the city has responded.

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1,026,682 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten