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#229: Strict alcohol bans introduced for government officials across China
But with concerns the policies are going too far, and are hitting local businesses
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Andrew Methven
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22:42
#217: Nationalist online influencer fined for tax fraud
Sima Nan tries to turn reputation crisis into opportunity
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Andrew Methven
22:54
#185: High profile political pundit goes silent
Former Global Times editor Hu Xijin disappears from public view
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Andrew Methven
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
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Andrew Methven
4
34:40
#164: State media journalists obstructed by police
CCTV reporter forced to stop broadcasting on live TV
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Andrew Methven
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30:14
#155: How to discuss Taiwan elections in Mandarin
Exploring the unique language of democracy in Chinese
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Andrew Methven
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
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Andrew Methven
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
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Andrew Methven
30:11
#104: Publicity stunt by new ride-hailing app backfires
Strong Nation Transport app bumping porcelain scam
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Andrew Methven
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30:44
#097: Online discussions about pandemic profiteering of Covid test companies
The worst kind of traitor
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Andrew Methven
53:54
#093: The same but different
Discussing the return of Red China's state-run co-ops
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Andrew Methven
51:36
#081: Two nationalist pundits talk tough on Taiwan
Discussing an online duel between two nationalist pundits
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Andrew Methven
36:48
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