🔈 Politics

#229: Strict alcohol bans introduced for government officials across China

But with concerns the policies are going too far, and are hitting local businesses

Jun 21 •

22:42

Trade War Meets Fairy Tale: China’s Latest Trump Nickname

From "Comrade Trump" to the "Tariff Beauty," Trump has many nicknames on Chinese social media.

Apr 23 •

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#217: Nationalist online influencer fined for tax fraud

Sima Nan tries to turn reputation crisis into opportunity

Mar 29 •

22:54

#185: High profile political pundit goes silent

Former Global Times editor Hu Xijin disappears from public view

Aug 17, 2024 •

28:43

#174: 100,000 protesters take to the streets in Taipei

Opposition parties play "black box politics" bringing memories of protests 10 years ago

Jun 1, 2024 •

34:40

#164: State media journalists obstructed by police

CCTV reporter forced to stop broadcasting on live TV

Mar 23, 2024 •

30:14

#155: How to discuss Taiwan elections in Mandarin

Exploring the unique language of democracy in Chinese

Jan 20, 2024 •

34:11

#144: How the death of Li Keqiang is being discussed in the Chinese speaking world

Conversations about the sudden passing of China’s former Premier

Nov 4, 2023 •

31:39

#106: Calling a deer a tiger: How the wandering spy balloon is being discussed in China

"Wandering Balloon" discussions from both sides of the firewall

Feb 11, 2023 •

30:11

#104: Publicity stunt by new ride-hailing app backfires

Strong Nation Transport app bumping porcelain scam

Jan 28, 2023 •

30:44

#097: Online discussions about pandemic profiteering of Covid test companies

The worst kind of traitor

Dec 10, 2022 •

53:54

#093: The same but different

Discussing the return of Red China's state-run co-ops

Nov 12, 2022 •

51:36

#081: Two nationalist pundits talk tough on Taiwan

Discussing an online duel between two nationalist pundits

Aug 20, 2022 •

36:48

#078: Local government upsets shop owners with bad policy

Chengdu Government directive to standardise shop signs annoys shop owners and confuses customers

Jul 30, 2022 •

36:12

#058: Gaming proposals made by NPC delegate are a waste of time

He's had "too much to eat and has not got enough to do"

Mar 12, 2022 •

24:23

#050: Too little too late in Xi'An

Officials treat thew sympton not the cause

Jan 15, 2022 •

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