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China Popcast
Unpacking culture and social trends popping in today's China and maybe even the world… This is the China Popcast with your hosts Min Rui and Wendyl Martin. Through interviews, candid conversation and thought-provoking guests, the China Popcast aims to put the spotlight on what Chinese people enjoy today and offers deep insight and perspective on current trends and topics of interest.
Come see what's popping!
Contact us:
min.rui@cgtn.com
wendyl.martin@cgtn.com
Episodes
- China Popcast
WATCH: China's video games set for bigger global impact
Fire up your console; grab your controller; China's video games are going global. "Black Myth: Wukong" took the video gaming world by storm; and soon, gamers…
- China Popcast
From 'Black Myth: Wukong' to 'Phantom Blade Zero,' China's video games set for bigger global impact
Fire up your console; grab your controller; China's video games are going global. "Black Myth: Wukong" took the video gaming world by storm; and soon, gamers…
- China Popcast
WATCH: International students talk China-US youth exchange
A steady stream of Americans has been exploring China this past summer and over the last few years. It's part of an initiative that was announced in November…
- China Popcast
International students discuss China-US youth exchange and studying abroad
A steady stream of Americans has been exploring China this past summer and over the last few years. It's part of an initiative that was announced in November…
- China Popcast
WATCH: Insiders' guide for your summer trip in China
Passport – check. Suitcase – check. Dreams of visiting the Great Wall and other marvels of China? Let's help you out a little. In this episode, we offer you…
- China Popcast
Insider tips and advice for your summer trip in China
Passport – check. Suitcase – check. Dreams of visiting the Great Wall and other marvels of China? Let's help you out a little. In this episode, we offer you…
- China Popcast
Chinese hanfu garments make comeback among culture-conscious youth
Can you put hanfu clothing in a washing machine? Can people who are not Chinese wear this cultural attire from China? And does the Adidas Tang jacket count as…
- China Popcast
WATCH: Hanfu garments make comeback among culture-conscious youth
Can you put hanfu clothing in a washing machine? Can people who are not Chinese wear this cultural attire from China? And does the Adidas Tang jacket count as…
- China Popcast
US expat father explains why south China's Shenzhen is ideal for his family
China is amazing expat residents and visitors with its safety and convenience. From valuables like laptops, tablets and bikes being left untouched in public…
- China Popcast
American father explains why south China's Shenzhen is ideal for his family
China is amazing expat residents and visitors with its safety and convenience. From valuables like laptops, tablets and bikes being left untouched in public…
- China Popcast
WATCH: 'Cousin Sherry' Zhu and New York mom Sade on being Chinese baddies
They came to RedNote as "Tik Tok refugees" and caught glimpses of Chinese culture they had never seen before. American streamer iShowSpeed toured China…
- China Popcast
Influencer 'Cousin Sherry' Zhu and New York mom Sade on being Chinese baddies
They came to RedNote as "Tik Tok refugees" and caught glimpses of Chinese culture they had never seen before. American streamer iShowSpeed toured China…
- China Popcast
Short vertical dramas keep viewers on the edge of their phone screens
Heightened emotions, wild plots and fast-paced story telling – these elements come together in the viral screen phenomenon that is short vertical dramas…
- China Popcast
VIDEO: Short vertical dramas keep viewers on the edge of their phone screens
Heightened emotions, wild plots and fast-paced story telling – these elements come together in the viral screen phenomenon that is short vertical dramas…
- China Popcast
2026's fire horse: The origins of the Chinese calendar and what the horse represents
It's the Year of the Horse and it's set to be a fiery year ahead. In this episode of China Popcast, we chat with heritage expert Matthew Hu about the origins…
- China Popcast
AI and music: Instantly generated chords, lyrics and melodies and how this will change music forever
Testing one, two… AI has "stepped up to the microphone" and is storming up playlists, music platforms and even some charts. In this episode of China Popcast…
- China Popcast
Traditional Chinese medicine: Tongue examinations, acupuncture and creating internal balance
This time on China Popcast, traditional Chinese medicine experts Professor Wang Lepeng and Dr Zheng Zhishan join us to discuss the boom in interest on social…
- China Popcast
Labubu: Collector and marketing prof on how a furry 'monster' goes global
This time on China Popcast, toy collector and reporter Vica Li and marketing professor Zhang Ying have discussed how a wild-yet-charming forest elf character…
- China Popcast
WWII in China: Mountaineer and Gen Z content creator delve into haunting stories
In today's episode, mountaineer Kevin Wang and Gen Z content creator Jonathan Yao join China Popcast hosts Lucy Lv and Wendyl Martin for a discussion about…