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China Chat
Chris is from America...always having a little kid in her heart, she is curious about everything. a couple of years ago she was sent to this country that is far away from her hometown, AND she fell in Love with this country and its culture...through her audio, you can hear the real and unique voice ranging from people to culture to language and so on...If you are interested in Chinese culture or if you havent known anything about Chinese culture, Chris' audio is the great start and you are…
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China ChatQinShiHuang s Tomb 秦始皇陵
We explore the mysterious myths and legend's behind Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb, the mercury rivers and sea said to be enclosed in its walls, the emperor's…
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Roll Up Your Sleeve无偿献血
Jiajia is a superhero! He overcame his fears and donated blood for the first time. Chris is sad because she's too old to donate blood in China, but recovers…
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Terra Cotta Warriors兵马俑
Xi'an is home to the world famous terra cotta warriors and Jiajia, Chris and Khalil take a tour and hundreds of pictures. If you go to Xi'an, the terra cotta…
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Get Thee To A Nunnery
We met Khalil at the airport and headed out to a vegan restaurant Jiajia found. It turned out it's attached to an ancient Taoist nunnery, so we had tea in a…
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Noodles R US
Yes, everyone goes to Xi'an to see the terra cotta warriors, but when it comes to cuisine, it's all about the noodles. We talk about a few of the varieties…
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We are Back
Lesson learned. Jiajia and Chris are horrible at math. We went on vacation and didn't record enough episodes to cover the gap. We make some corrections, talk…
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Nice Shades
Jiajia's headaches and dizziness on the road are explained. Blame the shades! A deep dive into sunglasses and Jiajia's buying spree. Now he feels fine and…
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The Medusa Music Festival
Chris loves a big, loud, vibrant music festival. Jiajia would rather hike for five days in the desert without water. The Medusa Music Festival lasts three days…
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Pop-up Markets Two
We actually manage to talk about pop-up markets, what you can find there, and Jiajia becomes a "yes man". 我们实际上确实谈到了临时集市，以及你可以在那里找到的东西，而佳佳变成了一个“好好先生”。
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Pop-up Markets
Well, we were going to talk about the pop-up street markets, but only made it to the jianbing before Jiajia decided to share his chicken crepe recipe and…
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May Day Weddings
Jiajia and Chris explore the traditions and modern updates to the traditional Chinese wedding and Chris laments thee lack of dancing, while Jiajia rejoices…
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May Day Night Out
Time to hit thee street and enjoy the sights and sounds of a festive night out in the village. Chris and Jiajia load up on teeshirts and Jiajia has the…
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Happy May Day
It's always fun to see people enjoying mutual time off. Jiajia's mom gets a haircut, hunkers down to play mahjong with the visiting neighbors who returned to…
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May Day is Tomorrow
Tommorow is May Day in China, which means a feww days off to enjoy the sunshine and relax. Jiajia is loving the idea of vacation but hating the heat. Street…
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What Lurks Below
Jiajia and Chris discuss the friendly, but ugly loach, blue green algae, and leptospirosis. Chris freaks out and says she'll never put her head under thee lake…
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Jasmine Waterfall and Kingfishers
We revisit Wuxiang Temple Reservoir and Chris relates her jasmine experience while Jiajia talks about the mighty kingfisher and why a hammock is a good thing…
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Egrets
We start talking egrets, but quickly move on to guns, power hammers, safety glasses, talking in your sleep, and oh yeah, finally back to egrets. We also learn…
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White Cranes
Today, we talk about China's classic and symbolic white crane and its many cousins, as well as hearing about Jiajia's dreams of flying like Ironman. You can…
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Shaved Dog Paws
We talk about the trials and tribulations of reading and recording books aloud, Jiajia and Tommy's adventure on the mountain with disappearing snacks and end…
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TangXianzu
Jiajia tells us his secret perfect cabbage recipe, Tommy enjoys rubbing her back on the carpet, and we talk more about the "Chinese Shakespeare", Tang Xianzu…
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Happy Birthday Shakespeare
We wish a very Happy Birthday to William Shakespeare, talk about "China's Shakespeare" and contemporary, Tang Xianzu, talk about the first viral video and…
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Happy Earth Day
Happy Earth Day everyone! Chris reminisces about the very first Earth Day in 1970, Jiajia talks about magpies as good luck and both rhapsodize about the…
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Cliff Hanger Part2
Never fear, we finish the cliffhanger we left you with yesterday, Jiajia brings home 60 eggs and suggests slapping someone to warm them up when they're cold…
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Water in Your Ear
We address the problem of water in the ear today, a common problem for people who swim and people who shower like Jiajia. No solutions here, just speculation…
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I Love My Stuff
Stuff. How we love to collect things and how hard it is to let go of them. We explore the age old drive to save things and the modren day dilemma of buying new…
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Swim
Chris goes swimming in the lake, Jiajia cleans out the van while he was waiting and Jiajia explains why getting a green hat may not be the best fashion choice…
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Fear of the Unknown
We tell the ongoing saga of the little white dog, discuss first impressions , nightmares, revisit snoring, and of course, end with The Batman. Contact us at…
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Who Should Cook
Today we discuss who should do all the cooking and what is a tortilla. News flash and spoiler alert: Jiajia wins. You can contact us at yangjiajia@live.cn…
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Cluster Headaches And Spring
Jiajia reveals secrets about Chris' snoring and politely asks her to stop doing that, Chris recounts their morning pool game and talks about cluster headaches…
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Pool and Roses
Shooting pool and glamour shots, petting Bambi and putting up with grouchy store owners; all that and of course, a pizza update on today's "China Chat"…
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Pizza
We're talking homemade pizza, pizza flavors in China, how to make dough and Jiajia's transformation from a pizza hater to an enthusiast. Contact us at…
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Blowing in the Wind
High winds and rain storms today, so no lakeside visit. We do discuss where wind comes from, Jiajia waxes scientific and Chris thanks Jiajia for improving her…
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No Backseat Driving
Chris teaches Jiajia the phrase "No backseat driving!" to use when she's offering him free road advice, we explain what "dongbei" means for our western…
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Be a Superhero
It was a day full of adventure. Tommy got to fetch sticks in the river, we played pool and helped out someone while strolling by the lake. It's fun to play…
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Hello City Mall 一汤一煲
We start today's show during lunch at the Happy City Mall and talk about food (of course), foot massages, our favorite restaurant disappearing, Grandma's home…
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Deliciously Dangerous Hot Peppers
Put down the hot peppers. Back away from the hot peppers. Jiajia cooks at home and accidentally tries to set fire to their stomachs. Oh, the price we pay for…
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The Cookie Thief
We unveil the studio cookie thief, congratulate Walt in being accepted as a PhD student at Oxford with a full scholarship, revisit 99 red roses, talk about…
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Bean Pillows and Eggtarts
Jiajia finally gets his yellow bean pillow and tells us if it improved his sleep. Then he waxes poetic about his beloved egg tart and tells us the romantic…
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I Have a Date with Spring我和春天有个约会
It seems everyone had a date with spring today. The parks were dotted with tents, families were picnicking and taking naps under tall trees. Nature was…
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99 Red Roses 99朵玫瑰
99 red roses. Life doesn't get any better than that. We talk about the significance of 99 red roses in China, touching short videos, nostalgia, the smell of…
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Chinese Foot Massage
This episode starts out being about foot massage, but devolves into a discussion about what to say and what not to say when you have an upset stomach. So…
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Gunpowder Season火药季节
Does everyone seem a tadbit grouchy these days? Welcome to spring, or as we like to call it gunpowder season. Try to stay calm and carry on. Before too long…
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Happy April Fools Day 愚人节快乐
Happy April Fools Day! Warning: Do not, we repeat DO NOT pull these pranks on your friends and loved ones. If you want to prank them, do so at your own risk…
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Who Stole Our Time
"Time flies" is an apt expression, and the subject of today's show. Were things better in the "good old days" before technology started monopolizing every…
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Tangshan Hot Springs 汤山温泉
Today we're talking about the Tangshan Hot Springs, a favorite soaking spot for dinosaurs and emperors alike! We'll give you the lowdown on proper soaking…
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Steel Flowers and the Chishan Art District 打铁花和赤山艺术区
Today we're talking about the Han Dynasty traditional folk performance of Steel Flowers and the Chishan Art District, which features modern art installations…
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Hengshan Scenic Spot Nanjing
We took a walk through thee Hengshan Scenic Spot in Nanjing (not the one in Anhui province) and saw confetti plum blossoms, vibrant cherry blossoms, a bamboo…
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Weighty weight Talk体重有乾坤健康大讨论
Today, we're talking how to be healthy, lose weight ( if need be) and have fun doing it. As Jiajia says the best diet is, "Exercise more. Eat less." Losing…
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Mugwort 艾草
Mugwort, also called moxa, is used in moxibustion, a common treatment in China. We'll talk about its uses, history and how such a helpful plant got such an…
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Mr Orchid 兰花先生
We wrap up our series on the "Four Gentlemen of China" with Mr. Orchid, summer's fellow. The heat is rising in Nanjing as spring feels more like summer…
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Mr. Chrysanthemum菊花
Today we're talking about Mr. Chrysanthemum, one of the Four Gentlemen of China. He represents Autumn, longevity and rejuvenation and makes a mean cup of tea!…
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The Four Gentlemen of China 四君子
The Four Gentlemen of China are intertwined in Chinese culture. We've already covered two of the gentlemen; the plum blossom and bamboo, today we give a bird's…
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Big City Life 大城市的生活利弊
Chris and Jiajia talk about the pros and cons of living in a big city in China. There's lots of talk about Shanghai and how great city life can be, especially…
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Bicycles and Adventures 户外难忘的故事
Jiajia and Chris talk about their swimming memories from childhood, water safety and riding bikes. Ah, sweet spring and summer are on their way. time to enjoy…
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Foodsafety Tips 被忽视的食品安全
Today we're looking at food safety fact and fiction. Frankly, after doing some research it's amazing we're still alive. Join us as we delve into how to keep…
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Our NingBo 我们的宁波
Today, we're talking about Ningbo, a city in the northeastern part of Zhejiang province. Famous as a port city, and for its delicious seafood, it also has a…
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Bamboo 竹子
Today we answer some burning questions left hanging after yesterday's show on cherry and plum blossoms before digging into bamboo. Tommy and Charlie join our…
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Cherryblossoms and Plumblossoms
Spring is here and so are the beautiful plum and cherry blossoms. We chat about the differences between the two and how to tell them apart. Feel free to email…
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Rapeseed and Canola 油菜花
Beautiful yellow flowers are everywhere in China in the spring. It's the rapeseed plant, also known as Canola. We look at the difference between the two, the…
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Information Overload
The constant barrage of information can be mind numbing. We talk about combatting doggie overload, deep breathing, the five senses and how to just take a…