Archive - RealTime Mandarin

#276: The rise of “impostor hotel” brands in China

Chinese wordplay keeps tourists guessing

May 16 • Andrew Methven

24:23

#275: China’s top AI app introduces paid subscription

Is the "AI free lunch" finally over for Chinese users?

May 9 • Andrew Methven

24:47

#274: Meet China's "full-time children"

And what they reveal about the changes in China’s economy

May 2 • Andrew Methven

22:10

April 2026

#273: The Beijing Humanoid Robot Marathon Delivers a Surprise Winner

Mobile maker Honor takes top three spots on the podium

Apr 25 • Andrew Methven

25:41

#272: Rise of the “mockupation” in China

And the companies making money out of this surprising new trend

Apr 18 • Andrew Methven

23:12

#271: Top live-streamer in trust crisis

Dong Yuhui caught selling fake international brand

Apr 11 • Andrew Methven

25:23

#270: Education influencer dies at age 41

Reactions to the sudden death of Zhang Xuefeng

Apr 4 • Andrew Methven

23:45

March 2026

#269: Rumours of layoffs at major tech companies

Trying to resist is like a "mantis trying to stop a chariot"

Mar 28 • Andrew Methven

21:13

Final reminder: RTM Speaking Sprint

Mar 25 • Andrew Methven

What our members say...

Results from Speaking Sprints members

Mar 24 • Andrew Methven

#268: Top university scraps 16 degree courses

Sparking widespread concerns over AI replacing creative industry jobs

Mar 21 • Andrew Methven

21:42

#267: How to "raise the lobster"

The latest AI craze sweeping China

Mar 14 • Andrew Methven

22:34

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