Podcasts about Chinese language

节目简介 | Episode Description | エピソード紹介中文：中亚对我来说一直是一个有些陌生的地方。出发之前，我对这里的了解并不多。不过这次旅行中，最让我印象深刻的并不是某个景点，而是旅途中遇到的人。这期节目跟大家分享几个中亚旅行中的难忘瞬间。English:Central Asia had always felt like a distant and unfamiliar place to me. Before this trip, I didn't know much about the region. Surprisingly, what stayed with me most were not the famous landmarks, but the people I met along the way. In this episode, I share a few memorable moments from my journey.日本語：中央アジアは私にとって少し馴染みのない地域でした。旅行に行く前は、この地域についてあまり詳しく知りませんでした。でも今回の旅で一番印象に残ったのは観光地ではなく、旅先で出会った人たちでした。今回はそんな忘れられない瞬間についてお話しします。#中亚旅行 #旅行故事 #CentralAsia #TravelStories #TravelMemories #中央アジア #旅の思い出Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文： 回国以后，我参加了不少接风饭局，也重新体验了久违的中国菜。不过让我意外的是，我最大的感受居然不是“好吃”，而是“油”。这期节目聊聊我这次回国后的饮食体验，以及中文里的“水土不服”。English: After returning to China, I enjoyed lots of Chinese food with family and friends. Surprisingly, what stood out most was not how delicious it was, but how oily it felt. In this episode, I talk about my experience and a useful Chinese expression: shuǐtǔ bùfú (水土不服).日本語： 中国に帰って久しぶりにたくさんの中華料理を食べました。おいしかったですが、一番印象に残ったのは「油の多さ」でした。今回はその体験と、中国語の表現「水土不服」についてお話しします。#ChineseFood #中華料理 #中国菜 #中式饮食 #回国体验Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with software engineer and entrepreneur Arowolo Muritadhor for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from agriculture and manufacturing in Nigeria to the evolving role of crypto in the country's economy. They touch on how hyperinflation, particularly the naira's dramatic drop in 2023, pushed Nigerians toward stablecoins as a practical savings tool, and how informal kiosk networks have stepped in where traditional banking infrastructure falls short. The conversation also covers the tension between government regulation and the permissionless nature of blockchain technology, comparisons between the decline of the Roman Empire and current shifts in US economic dominance, the role of mobile payments in Africa, language learning, and whether AI agents have any real utility in crypto infrastructure yet. You can connect with Arowolo on LinkedIn and X at @armolas_06.Timestamps00:00 - Host welcomes Arowolo Muritadhor, introducing topics of software engineering and animal food production in Nigeria.05:00 - Discussion shifts to manufacturing, components assembly, and China's dominance in low-cost production globally.10:00 - Conversation explores crypto adoption in Nigeria as a network state phenomenon, separating informed users from mainstream population.15:00 - Mobile payments and kiosk ATM replacements emerge as critical financial infrastructure bridging unbanked Nigerians.20:00 - Roman Empire parallels drawn to modern crypto taxation, government control, and inevitable death-and-taxes reality.25:00 - Bitcoin and Ethereum permissionless nature debated against government wallet-level censorship vulnerabilities.30:00 - AI agents examined as crypto infrastructure tools, revealing mostly trading bots rather than foundational builders.35:00 - Nigeria's 2023 naira collapse compared to Argentina's hyperinflation, driving citizens toward stablecoin dollar savings.40:00 - US Treasury history unpacked through FDR gold confiscation and Nixon ending convertibility, paralleling empire decline.45:00 - Crypto reframed as anti-bank rather than purely anti-government, enabling freedom through immutable accountability.50:00 - Transparent blockchain ledgers discussed as potential government accountability tools across democracy, republic, and oligarchy structures.Key Insights1. Nigeria has a significant divide between its northern and southern regions in terms of economic activity. The north, centered around Abuja, is more agricultural with substantial cattle production, while Lagos in the south functions as a dense urban and commercial hub. This geographic and economic split shapes how different financial tools and technologies are adopted across the country.2. China's dominance in low-cost manufacturing has made it nearly impossible for countries like Nigeria, the United States, or Argentina to compete on price alone. The more realistic path for developing economies is to import components and focus on local assembly and creativity, which is where meaningful economic participation becomes possible.3. Crypto adoption in Nigeria accelerated dramatically around 2023 when the naira experienced a sharp devaluation against the US dollar. Before that point, saving in dollars was difficult for many Nigerians, especially those without formal bank accounts, making stablecoins like USDT an attractive and practical alternative for preserving wealth.4. Informal kiosk operators in Nigeria have organically become a substitute for ATMs, giving communities access to basic financial services where traditional banking infrastructure does not reach. This grassroots financial layer is now a key entry point for integrating crypto and stablecoin payments into everyday commerce.5. Governments are increasingly trying to regulate crypto at the wallet and centralized exchange level, using tax compliance as a primary mechanism. While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain largely permissionless, the practical chokepoints for most users remain centralized platforms where identity and transactions can be monitored.6. The historical parallel between the fall of the Roman Empire and current shifts in US economic and geopolitical power offers a useful frame for understanding why crypto matters. Just as Rome debased its currency and struggled to sustain imperial costs, the US faces mounting debt and a financialized economy that may accelerate dollar instability and push more people toward alternative stores of value.7. One genuinely constructive use case for blockchain beyond speculation is immutable accountability, particularly for public institutions and prediction markets. A transparent ledger that governments or officials voluntarily adopt could create verifiable records of decisions and promises, reducing corruption and increasing trust in ways that traditional governance structures have struggled to achieve.

Series: Turning The World Upside DownService: SundayType: Gospel MeetingSpeaker: Chuck Bartlett

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这期节目我跟大家简单聊聊我今年暑假的安排，包括回中国、中亚旅行、北海道旅行，还有暑期网课的计划。因为六、七月到八月初有很多事，《五分钟中文》的更新可能不会像平时那么及时，也希望大家见谅。In this episode, I share my summer plans, including my trip back to China, travels to Central Asia and Hokkaido, and my summer teaching schedule. Since I'll have a lot going on from June through early August, podcast updates may not always be as timely as usual. Thank you for your understanding.今回は、中国への帰国や中央アジア旅行、北海道旅行、そして夏休み中の授業予定について簡単にお話しします。6月、7月から8月初めにかけて予定が多いため、『五分钟中文』の更新がいつもより遅くなることもあるかもしれませんが、ご了承ください。#旅行 #TravelPlan #暑假安排 #Summer #夏休み #暑假计划 Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介很多外国人看到中国游客在海外大量购物，都会觉得“中国人是不是特别有钱？”这一期节目，我想跟大家聊聊中国游客背后的“伴手礼文化”。为什么很多中国人出国以后，会帮家人、朋友、同事买很多礼物？我也分享了自己和朋友的真实经历。Many foreigners think Chinese tourists are very rich because they often buy a lot of things overseas.In this episode, I talk about the gift culture behind Chinese tourists' shopping habits and why many Chinese travelers buy gifts for family, friends, and coworkers. I also share some personal stories and observations.海外でたくさん買い物をする中国人観光客を見て、「中国人はお金持ちだ」と感じる外国人も多いです。今回は、中国人観光客の“お土産文化”についてお話しします。なぜ中国人は家族や友達、同僚のためにたくさんお土産を買うのか、そして私自身の体験についても話しました。#中国游客 #伴手礼 #人际关系 #海外旅行 #旅游购物 #お土産文化 #中国人観光客 #中国の社会文化 #中国の人間関係 #Guanxi #ChineseGiftCulture #ChineseSocietySend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这一期《5分钟中文》，我想聊聊为什么很多外国人会觉得中国人特别有钱。很多中国游客在海外旅游的时候，看起来都很爱花钱、买很多东西。但其实，这背后还有一个很多人没有意识到的原因，那就是：中国人出国旅游本身就有比较高的签证门槛。这一期节目，我会跟大家聊聊签证、免签，还有为什么很多能够出国旅游的中国人，其实已经是“被筛选过”的人。In this episode of 5 Minute Chinese, I talk about why many foreigners think Chinese people are rich.Chinese tourists abroad often appear to spend a lot of money, but another important reason behind this impression is the relatively high visa barrier for Chinese travelers.In this episode, I talk about visas, visa-free travel, and why many Chinese tourists overseas have already been “filtered” by the visa system.今回の《5分钟中文》では、「なぜ外国人は中国人はお金持ちだと思うのか？」というテーマについてお話しします。海外旅行をしている中国人観光客は、お金をよく使う印象があります。でも、その背景には、中国人が海外旅行をするためには比較的高いビザ取得のハードルがある、という理由もあります。今回は、ビザやビザ免除、そして海外旅行できる中国人が実はすでに「選ばれた層」であるということについてお話しします。#中国游客 #签证 #免签 #海外旅行 #出境游 #旅游消费 #ChineseTourists #中国観光客Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这一期《5分钟中文》，我想聊一个很多中国人对美国人的印象：美国人特别有钱。美国收入确实很高，但很多人可能没有注意到，美国很多收入其实是税前收入，而且美国人也有很多固定的大额支出。另外，美元的购买力优势，也会让美国人在出国旅游的时候显得“很有钱”。In this episode of 5 Minute Chinese, I talk about a common impression many Chinese people have about Americans: that Americans are very rich.While incomes in the US are indeed high, many people may not realize that these numbers are usually before taxes, and Americans also have many large fixed expenses. At the same time, the strong purchasing power of the US dollar can make Americans appear especially wealthy when traveling abroad.今回の「5分钟中文」では、多くの中国人が持っている「アメリカ人はとてもお金持ち」というイメージについて話します。実際にアメリカの収入水準は高いですが、その多くは税引き前の数字です。また、アメリカでは保険や医療など固定費も大きいです。一方で、ドルの購買力が強いため、海外旅行ではアメリカ人がとても裕福に見えることもあります。#美国生活 #中美文化 #美国收入 #美国印象 #美元 #AmericanLife #ChinesePerspective #CulturalDifferencesSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

Smartphone manufacturer OPPO said on Monday it had imposed strict penalties on senior executives responsible for its China market, including Senior Vice-President Duan Yaohui, following backlash over a controversial Mother's Day marketing campaign, and issued a fresh apology acknowledging "serious shortcomings" in its values and judgment.智能手机厂商 OPPO 于周一表示，因母亲节争议营销活动引发舆论反弹，公司已对中国市场相关高管处以严厉处分，其中包括高级副总裁段要辉，并再次发布致歉声明，承认在价值观与判断力方面存在 “严重缺失”。The controversy stems from a promotional campaign released on Friday that drew criticism online for a line suggesting a mother had "two husbands" — her actual husband and the other her celebrity idol, whom she sees only twice a year but dresses up to meet.此次争议源于 OPPO 周五发布的一则营销宣传内容，文案中有一句表述称一位母亲拥有 “两个丈夫”，一位是现实中的丈夫，另一位是明星偶像，这位母亲一年仅能见偶像两次，却仍会精心打扮前去赴约，该内容在网络上引发批评。Some netizens said the phrasing was inappropriate and misleading, while others defended it as a form of internet humor.部分网友认为该文案措辞不当、存在误导性，也有网友认为这只是一种网络玩梗幽默，对此表示理解。OPPO had issued an initial apology on Friday and removed the materials, saying the campaign was intended to portray more diverse and multidimensional images of modern mothers, who may enjoy running marathons, engaging in literary creation and following their favorite celebrities.OPPO 已于上周五率先发布致歉声明并下架相关宣传物料，称该营销初衷是想展现现代母亲多元立体的形象，当代母亲也可以热爱马拉松、进行文学创作以及追星。In its latest statement, the company said both the offensive nature of the campaign and its initially perfunctory response exposed a lack of respect for mainstream values.OPPO 在最新声明中表示，此次营销内容引发公众反感，加之初期回应态度敷衍，暴露出企业对主流价值观缺乏敬畏与尊重。It admitted that in chasing online traffic, it had "lost its original intention" on a holiday meant to celebrate maternal affection, and failed to respond to early public criticism in a sincere and open manner.公司承认，为追逐网络流量，在本应致敬母爱的节日里 “迷失初心”，且未能以真诚坦诚的态度及时回应公众前期的质疑与批评。The company said it will launch a comprehensive internal review and restructure its content review process to ensure adherence to widely accepted social norms.OPPO 表示将开展全面内部自查整改，重构内容审核流程，确保宣传内容恪守社会公序良俗。On Sunday afternoon, the School of Chinese Language and Literature at Wuhan University in Hubei province, said in a statement posted on its official Sina Weibo account that it was "shocked" by the campaign, which was created by a team led by a former student surnamed Yu.上周日下午，武汉大学文学院通过官方新浪微博发布声明，对此次争议营销文案表示 “深感震惊”，该文案由本校一名余姓校友带领团队创作。The school said Yu was known for "upright thinking" during her studies and had once been praised for helping an elderly passenger on a bus. However, it said the Mother's Day copy produced by the team "seriously contradicts" the school's longstanding educational principles.校方称，该余姓校友在校期间思想正直，还曾因公交车上帮扶老人受到表彰，但其团队创作的这则母亲节文案，严重违背了学校一贯的育人理念。"We strongly disagree with the content, especially the use of sensational wordplay, exaggerated language and the values conveyed," the statement said, urging the alumnus to face public criticism sincerely and, together with the company, take responsibility.声明指出：“我们坚决不认同该文案内容，尤其不认同其博取眼球的文字玩梗、夸张表述以及传递的价值导向”，并呼吁该校友正视公众批评，与涉事企业一同承担责任。In a separate post, Wuhan University said it "does not agree at all" with the advertisement's wording and value orientation, calling it inconsistent with the institution's emphasis on moral education.武汉大学另行发文表示，完全不认同该广告的文案措辞与价值导向，认为其与学校立德树人、重视德育教育的理念相悖。Also on Sunday, the China Advertising Association warned against a growing tendency among some brands to seek attention using controversial or lowbrow content, urging companies to distinguish between genuine innovation and "hype" that crosses ethical boundaries.同样在周日，中国广告协会发文警示，当下部分品牌热衷靠争议化、低俗化内容博眼球的风气愈演愈烈，呼吁企业分清真正的创意创新与突破伦理底线的恶意炒作。"Creativity can be novel, but it must not violate traditional family values," the association said.中国广告协会表示：创意可以新颖独特，但绝不能违背传统家庭价值观。China Women's News also said that while creative marketing is encouraged, it must not cross ethical boundaries or deviate from widely shared social values.《中国妇女报》也发文表示，鼓励营销创意创新，但不能逾越伦理底线、背离社会主流共识价值观。It noted that the use of fan culture slang — in which admirers refer to celebrities as "husband" — ignored differences in meaning across contexts and risked offending public perceptions of motherhood, adding that innovation should be grounded in respect and responsibility.文章指出，文案套用饭圈将明星称作 “老公” 的网络俚语，忽视了语境语义差异，容易冒犯大众对母亲身份的传统认知；同时强调，营销创新必须建立在尊重与责任的基础之上。backlash /ˈbæklæʃ/n. 强烈反对；舆论反弹controversial /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl/adj. 有争议的；引发争论的perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋktəri/adj. 敷衍的；例行公事的lowbrow /ˈləʊbraʊ/adj. 低俗的；庸俗的

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这一期节目，我想跟大家聊聊中国外卖员的现状。中国的外卖为什么这么快、这么方便，而且还这么便宜？很多外卖员每天长时间、高压力地工作，只为了按时送达、多接几单、多赚一点钱。这一期我们也会聊聊平台算法，以及中国便利外卖背后的故事。In this episode, I want to talk about the reality of food delivery workers in China. Why is food delivery in China so fast, convenient, and inexpensive? Many delivery riders work long hours under intense pressure just to deliver orders on time, take more orders, and earn a little more money. We'll also talk about platform algorithms and the story behind China's ultra-convenient delivery culture.今回のエピソードでは、中国の配達員の現状についてお話しします。なぜ中国のフードデリバリーはこんなに速く、便利で、しかも安いのでしょうか。多くの配達員たちは、時間通りに配達し、少しでも多く稼ぐために、長時間・高ストレスの中で働いています。今回は、プラットフォームのアルゴリズムや、中国の便利なフードデリバリーの裏側についてお話しします。#中国外卖 #外卖员 #中国社会 #中国生活 #算法 #FoodDelivery #Convenience #中国の生活 #フードデリバリSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介现在正好是中国的五一假期，也就是大家常说的黄金周。这期节目聊一聊中国黄金周的起源和变化，从1999年的制度开始，到后来的假期调整，以及为什么很多人会在这个时间集中出行。China is currently in its May Day “Golden Week.” This episode looks at the origins and changes of China's Golden Week, from its start in 1999 to later adjustments, and why so many people travel during this period.現在、中国は「ゴールデンウィーク」です。このエピソードでは、中国のゴールデンウィークの起源と変化について話します。1999年に始まった制度からその後の変化、そしてなぜこの時期に多くの人が移動するのかを紹介します。#黄金周 #五一假期 #中国旅行 #中国假期#GoldenWeek #ChinaGoldenWeek #ChinaHoliday #ChinaTravelSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文：这期节目聊聊美国高中的毕业舞会（prom）。除了简单介绍一下毕业舞会是什么、大家一般会怎么准备，我也分享了今年发生的一个小插曲。由于音响问题，舞会一度没有音乐，很多学生提前离开。作为老师，我也有一些不一样的感受和想法。English:In this episode, I talk about prom in American high schools. I briefly introduce what prom is and how students usually prepare for it, and I also share a small unexpected incident this year. Because of a sound system issue, the dance had no music for a while, and many students left early. I also share my thoughts as a teacher.日本語：今回のエピソードでは、アメリカの高校のプロムについて話します。プロムとは何か、どのように準備するのかを簡単に紹介しながら、今年起きた小さなハプニングについてもお話しします。音響トラブルでしばらく音楽が流れず、多くの生徒が早めに帰ってしまいました。先生としての感想も共有します。#毕业舞会 #美国高中 #校园生活 #美高 #Prom #HighSchoolLife #AmericanHighSchool Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介 这一期我们来聊三个看起来很简单，但其实很多中文学习者都会犯的错误：“都”、“也”和“和”。这些词你可能都认识，但用起来却不一定自然。为什么会这样？以及有什么更有效的学习方法？这一期我们一起聊一聊。 In this episode, we talk about three simple but very common mistakes Chinese learners make: “都”, “也”, and “和”. You may know these words, but using them naturally is another story. Why do these mistakes happen, and what's a better way to learn? Let's explore together. 今回のエピソードでは、中国語学習者がよく間違える「都」「也」「和」という3つの簡単そうで難しいポイントについて話します。単語の意味は分かっていても、自然に使うのは意外と難しいものです。なぜこうした間違いが起こるのか、そしてより効果的な学び方について一緒に考えてみましょう。#中文学习 #学中文错误 #都也和 #中文副词 #汉语表达#LearnChinese #ChineseMistakes #ChineseAdverbs #UseChineseNaturally#中国語学習 #中国語の間違い #副詞の使い方Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文 这一期我从一个很小的生活经历开始，聊到了“周末”这个看起来很理所当然的概念。周末真的一直存在吗？在中国，双休制度是怎么一步一步形成的？为什么现在很多人反而感觉没有真正的周末？这一期我们一起聊聊周末的变化。English In this episode, I start from a small personal experience and explore the idea of the “weekend.” Has the weekend always existed? How did the two-day weekend develop in China? And why do many people today feel like they no longer truly have weekends? Let's talk about how weekends have changed.日本語 今回のエピソードでは、ちょっとした日常の出来事から「週末」という概念について考えます。週末は昔からあったのでしょうか？中国ではどのようにして週休二日制が生まれたのでしょうか？そして、なぜ今、多くの人が「本当の週末がない」と感じているのでしょうか。週末の変化について一緒に考えてみましょう。#周末#双休 #内卷 #周末 #中国社会 #中国生活 #Weekend#WorkLifeBalance#ChinaLife #996Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这期节目我分享了一次在美国看演唱会的经历，也聊了学习日语给我带来的改变。不仅让我认识了新的朋友，也让我和喜欢的偶像有了更多互动。语言有时候真的可以打开一个新的世界。In this episode, I share my experience attending a concert in the US and how learning Japanese changed that experience. It helped me make new friends and even interact more with my favorite idols. Language can truly open up a new world.このエピソードでは、アメリカでのコンサート体験と、日本語を学んだことでどのようにその体験が変わったかについて話します。新しい友達ができたり、好きなアイドルとの交流も増えたりしました。言語は本当に新しい世界を広げてくれます。#演唱会 #应援板 #追星体验 #学日语 #语言学习 #新体验 #ConcertExperience #KpopConcert #FanExperience #LearnJapanese #LanguageLearning #NewExperienceSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

The answer to the question of which Chinese language course you should choose is that it depends. But what does it depend on, and how do you make the right decision about which course to take?#learnchinese #course #class #learningLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Which Chinese language course should you take? https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-chinese-language-course-should-you-take/Take responsibility for your own learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/take-responsibility-for-your-own-learningUsing Chinese textbooks to improve reading ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-chinese-textbooks-to-improve-reading-abilityThe question you have to ask about your Chinese teacher or course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-question-you-have-to-ask-about-your-chinese-teacher-or-courseWhy not going to China now could actually be good for your Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-not-going-to-china-now-could-actually-be-good-for-your-chineseImmersion at home or why you don't have to go abroad: https://www.hackingchinese.com/immersion-at-home-or-why-you-dont-have-to-go-abroadCharacteristics of a great Chinese tutor or private teacher: https://www.hackingchinese.com/characteristics-of-a-great-chinese-tutor-or-private-teacherMore information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.comMusic: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这期节目我聊了我准备去看TWICE演唱会的一些想法，也分享了一些美国演唱会场馆的常见规定，比如透明包、安检，还有我平时会带的一些东西，比如充电宝和折叠水瓶。另外我也简单聊了一下我对美国和亚洲演唱会氛围的一些观察。In this episode, I talk about my upcoming TWICE concert and share some common rules in U.S. venues, such as the clear bag policy and security checks. I also share a few things I usually bring, like a power bank and a collapsible water bottle, as well as some observations about differences between concert culture in the U.S. and in Asia.今回のエピソードでは、これから行く予定のTWICEのコンサートについて話しながら、アメリカの会場でよくあるルール（クリアバッグやセキュリティチェックなど）を紹介します。また、モバイルバッテリーや折りたたみボトルなど、私が持っていくものや、アメリカとアジアのコンサート文化の違いについても簡単に話しています。#美国演唱会 #演唱会 #透明包 #TWICE演唱会  #concertculture #clearbagpolicy #twiceconcert #usconcertSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年3月20日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: 今年将有众多重磅药物失去市场主导地位; 司美格鲁肽在印度的命运；跨国药企不再满足于单纯的中国授权； Almirall瞄准中国皮肤科资产；欧盟被敦促恢复生物制药竞争力。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-KZ6RVPJK6BAADJKFNBUNOTMB6M/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文简介：这期节目，我分享了我最近观看 The Peking Acrobats 演出的体验，并借此介绍中国杂技这一传统表演艺术。中国杂技有两千多年的历史，以人体技巧为核心，融合力量、平衡与控制。这期我也介绍了两个让我印象最深的节目：空中绸吊和高椅。通过这些表演，我们可以更好地理解中国杂技的魅力。English Description:In this episode, I talk about my recent experience watching The Peking Acrobats and introduce Chinese acrobatics as a traditional performing art. With a history of over 2,000 years, Chinese acrobatics focuses on strength, balance, and body control. I also share two acts that impressed me the most: aerial silk and chair balancing.日本語紹介：今回のエピソードでは、The Peking Acrobatsの公演を見た体験をもとに、中国の伝統芸能である雑技について紹介します。雑技は2000年以上の歴史があり、身体のコントロールやバランス、技術が特徴です。特に印象に残った「空中綢吊」と「高椅」の演目についても話しています。#中国杂技 #空中绸吊 #高椅 #中国文化 #传统艺术 #杂技表演#ChineseAcrobatics #AerialSilk #ChairBalancing #ChineseCulture #PerformingArts发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年3月13日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: 罗氏的吉雷德斯特兰特（giredestrant）III期试验遭遇挫折；BioNTech创始人退出公司； 伊普森将撤回Tazverik；拜耳面临困境；以及UCB的Bimzelx再获利好。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-LMR3CRGKRFDWLHTOSBRDCRM7GE/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文 这几年，在中国，“考公”越来越火。越来越多的人选择参加公务员考试，希望获得一份稳定、有保障的工作。为什么公务员考试变得越来越热门？“铁饭碗”这个说法又是什么意思？这一期《五分钟中文》，我们就来聊一聊这个话题。English In recent years, more and more people in China have been taking the civil service exam. Many hope to secure a stable job with reliable benefits. Why has the civil service exam become so popular? And what does the expression “iron rice bowl” mean? In this episode of 5 Minute Chinese, we talk about this social trend and learn a useful Chinese expression.日本語 ここ数年、中国では公務員試験（いわゆる「考公」）を受ける人がますます増えています。多くの人が安定した仕事を求めているからです。なぜ公務員試験はこれほど人気なのでしょうか？また、「鉄飯碗」という言葉はどういう意味なのでしょうか？今回の「5分中国語」では、この話題についてお話しします。#考公 #公务员考试 #铁饭碗 #公务员 #就业 #经济#CivilServiceExam #IronRiceBowl #ChinaJobs #GovernmentJobs发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年3月6日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: 中小型企业考虑在最惠国待遇下拓展欧洲市场；辉瑞CEO谈FDA疫苗审批决策；人工智能时代大型药企对CRDMOs有何期待；神经科学研究资金蓄势复苏；优时比与中国达成重大合作。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-N3WEPHD34BHGBGRM5BNJPTS2NY/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这一期我们聊一聊“夏令时”（Daylight Saving Time）。为什么有些国家每年要把时间往前调一个小时？这样做真的能节约能源吗？为什么现在很多人开始反对夏令时？中国以前也曾经实行过夏令时，后来为什么取消了？这一期我们一起简单聊聊夏令时背后的原因和影响。In this episode, we talk about Daylight Saving Time. Why do some countries move the clock forward by one hour every year? Does it really save energy? Why are more people questioning it today? China also experimented with daylight saving time in the past. Why was it eventually canceled? In this episode, we explore the reasons and impacts behind Daylight Saving Time.今回のエピソードでは「サマータイム（Daylight Saving Time）」について話します。なぜ一部の国では毎年時計を1時間進めるのでしょうか。本当にエネルギーの節約になるのでしょうか。そして、なぜ現在ではサマータイムに反対する人も増えているのでしょうか。中国でもかつてサマータイムが実施されたことがありますが、なぜ廃止されたのでしょうか。今回はサマータイムの背景と影響について簡単に紹介します。#夏令时 #DaylightSavingTime #时间制度 #时区 #北京时间 #时差 #节能 #全球时间 #时间文化发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年3月2日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: Zealand首席执行官呼吁终结减肥竞赛；默沙东谈人工智能辅助研发管线；布鲁斯·莱文的CAR-T疗法故事；生物制药并购活动回暖；2025年美国IPO市场艰难。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-LTCVEH6JLFGRXBOQCFW6V72NVI/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介今年暑假，我原本计划一放假就飞去北海道，但后来决定把行程往后推一个月。我分享了为什么6月底去更适合登旭岳、看富良野花田，也谈到了一个新的计划——和爸妈一起去中亚旅行。气候、时间和旅行体验之间的关系，其实会影响整个行程的节奏和感受。In this episode, I share my updated summer travel plans. I explain why I postponed my Hokkaido trip to late June for better hiking and flower season conditions, and I talk about a new plan to travel to Central Asia with my parents. Timing and climate can shape the entire travel experience.今回は夏の旅行計画についてお話しします。北海道旅行を6月末に変更した理由や、両親と中央アジアへ行く新しい計画について共有します。気候やタイミングが旅の体験に与える影響についても考えます。#日本旅游 #JapanTravel #北海道 #Hokkaido #札幌 #Sapporo #大雪山 #Daisetsuzan #中亚旅游 #CentralAsiaTravel #旅行计划 #TravelPlanning #暑假 #SummerVacation发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年2月20日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: 哈德森在赛诺菲的遗产；特朗普推动美国制药投资背后的现实；拜耳的精准医疗战略与增长；今年值得关注的临床试验；以及Scrip关于人工智能与运营卓越的专题访谈。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-GO7ZGTBFEJDA5OUKAXHCTBVBDU/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介在冬奥会闭幕之际，这一期聊一聊“唯金牌论”这种心态。在奥运这样的国际赛事中，成绩往往被放在非常重要的位置。这种结果导向的思维，与中国长期以来的体育体制以及社会期待之间存在一定的关联。同时，年轻一代运动员的心态也正在发生变化。金牌、压力与成功之间的关系，或许值得我们重新思考。In this episode, recorded at the close of the Winter Olympics, I reflect on what is often described as a “gold medal mentality.” In international competitions, medals are frequently treated as the primary measure of success. This results-oriented mindset is closely linked to China's long-standing sports system and broader social expectations. At the same time, younger athletes may be approaching success in new ways. It might be worth reconsidering how we define success under pressure.冬季オリンピックの閉幕に合わせて、今回は「唯金牌論」という考え方について考えてみます。国際大会ではメダルが成功の基準として強く意識されることがあります。その背景には、中国の体育体制や社会的な期待との関係もあります。一方で、若い世代のアスリートの考え方にも変化が見られます。成功の意味について改めて考えてみる回です。#冬奥会 #奥运会 #冰雪运动 #滑雪 #金牌 #体育 #运动员 #成功 #压力 #冬季运动 #Olympics #WinterSports #Skiing #GoldMedal发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

Description:  Bill & Michael Wurth (Succession Capital's Regional Vice President) discuss "Carrier Endorsed" Premium Finance opportunities in today's evolving landscape. Whether it's marketing to business owners, high net worth individuals, charitable solutions, policy reviews, creative estate planning or tax savings strategies, many opportunities may exist. Modern premium financing for life insurance began in 1996 when CEO Julian Movsesian was challenged by a High-Net-Worth Client to come up with a method for using leverage to enhance the purchase of life insurance. This challenge led to the creation of the "Capital Maximization Strategy℠ (CMS), which provided Clients with a better way to buy life insurance. Each client requires a unique plan reflecting their capital, income, business, tax, estate, and charitable objectives. In collaboration with Advisory Teams, SCA tailors custom plans to achieve each client's goals. Levinson & Associates has teamed up with SCA to help our agents help their clientele with these creative financial solutions, as discussed in episode 65. Michael's Bio: Michael Wurth joined Succession Capital in January 2021. Hired before the official Vice President program was put in place, Michael spent his first 2 years at SCA supporting Michael Rothman and managing all cases in underwriting. His territory includes San Diego, Inland Empire, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, Alaska, and Hawaii. Prior to joining SCA, Michael worked for Apple in their Beijing office, where he was the only non-native Chinese speaker on Apple's team of 250 employees. He was specifically responsible for analyzing the financials and setting targets for iPhone sales in the Greater China region, a $50 Billion dollar revenue generating group. After his time in China, he completed his MBA in Barcelona, Spain in 2019 before launching his own Search Fund after graduation. Aside from work, Michael is passionate about education and his faith. He and his wife started a Catholic Classical Education school in Southern California called The Camino School. Michael received his undergraduate degrees in International Business and Chinese Language and Culture from the University of Southern California and his MBA and Spanish degree from IESE in Barcelona. Michael and his wife met in Rome and have been married since 2019. They live in Aliso Viejo, CA with their three sons (Michael, Lucas, & George), their daughter (Lola), and Chocolate Lab, Kona. Check us out online: Agent Back Office Site: LevinsonAndAssociates.com Facebook: @levinsonandassociates X: @levinsonassoc Instagram: @levinsonandassociates Threads: @levinsonandassociates LinkedIn: @bilevinson  Podcast: levinson.libsyn.com YouTube Library: @thelevinson1

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年2月13日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: Scrip问答—研发创新专题；拜耳“颠覆性”中风研究成果；阿斯利康精准肿瘤学战略；吉利德首席医学官谈研发管线；印度制药领袖论创新驱动。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-EP6IJB43CRG7XBFEWVVN7V3FXE/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文今年的春节，我去参加了本地华人社区举办的春节晚会。这一期节目，我和大家聊聊在美国参加春节晚会的感受，也对比了一下中国电视上的春晚和海外春晚的不同。English This Chinese New Year, I attended a local Spring Festival gala organized by the Chinese community in the U.S. In this episode, I talk about my experience and compare it with the Spring Festival Gala broadcast on Chinese television.日本語今年の春節に、アメリカの華人コミュニティが主催する春節晩会に参加しました。今回のエピソードでは、その体験についてお話しし、中国のテレビで放送される春節聯歓晩会との違いについても少し触れています。#春节联欢晚会 #春晚 #海外春节 #海外华人 #传统文化 #相声 #小品 #语言类节目 #SpringFestival #ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear #OverseasChinese发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年2月6日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻—默克寻求填补Keytruda空缺；诺华力争突破最长专利到期期； 诺和诺德预警销售额大幅下滑；辉瑞看好肥胖症治疗前景；礼来期待奥福格利普隆取得成功。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-JES32O67YRBSLC6UV2JFY5KPBQ/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《5分钟中文》。 在这一期节目中，我聊了聊为什么在中国和美国，学校对“有没有网站”这件事的重视程度会如此不同。这不仅仅是网站设计好不好看的问题，而是背后信息获取方式、使用习惯和功能定位的差异。如果你曾经上过中国学校的网站，或者对这个现象有自己的观察，希望这一期能给你一些新的理解角度。EnglishIn this episode of 5-Minute Chinese, I talk about why school websites in China often look outdated. The issue is not just about design or technology, but about how information is shared, how websites are used, and what role they play in different systems. This episode explores the contrast between China and the U.S. and the assumptions we often make when judging credibility based on websites.日本語今回のエピソードでは、中国とアメリカで「学校のウェブサイト」がどれほど重視されているか、その違いについて話します。デザインや技術力の問題ではなく、情報の伝え方や利用習慣、ウェブサイトの役割の違いが背景にあります。中国の学校のウェブサイトを見たことがある方にとって、新しい視点になるかもしれません。#中国学校网站 #学校官网 #中美教育差异 #微信 #教育文化差 #ChineseSchoolWebsites #EducationCultureChina #ChinaVsUS #WeChat #中国の学校 #学校ウェブサイト #中米教育比較 #微信 #留学发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

In this episode, I'm speaking with Li Bin. Bin is a Deputy Head of School here in Hong Kong and formerly Asia-Pacific Regional Manager for the International Baccalaureate's Middle Years Programme. On top of that, she is a deeply experienced teacher of Chinese and has worked with many schools that offer bilingual instruction.Our chat is the fourth conversation in a series of discussions designed to learn more about secondary subjects and their possible interdisciplinary links with English. My intrigue in doing these is to see whether there are possibilities for connections across subjects that are at least shared in passing during class or actually and more excitingly, the basis of complex interdisciplinary units.We discuss: The products, processes or texts that are at the heart of studying Chinese Language and LiteratureThe deep concepts that an expert in Chinese uses to make meaning from these phenomenaThe potential links that Chinese and English share from a conceptual or disciplinary point of viewAnd lastly, possible projects that students could work on to better understand both languages, simultaneously.Thanks so much to Bin for providing me with incredibly substantial but eloquent answers that did so much to enlighten my understanding of Chinese and the similarities it might share with English teaching.If you'd like to be kept up to date on when chat like this happens, feel free to subscribe to the podcast and follow me on LinkedIn @chrisjordanhk or X @chrisjordanhkAdditionally, if you would like a head start on learning how to prioritise your middle years English curriculum, head to the bottom of this podcast's show notes or top of my stream on X to find a beta copy of my forthcoming book: Make Middle Years English Matter. You can read as much as you want and even highlight elements that you like, dislike or find confusing to help make it better.Links:Beta version of Make Middle Years English Matter

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年1月30日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻—阿斯利康宣布重大中国投资计划；诺华高管警示早期临床试验竞争压力；中国生物科技企业借IPO筹资海外试验；默克公司谈成功交易；深度解析印欧自由贸易协定。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-T7BHL2UUN5DY3ENU5ZRTCY7YIE/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文 在这一期《5分钟中文》中，我回顾了自己的日语 N3 考试经历。 从考试当天在华盛顿 DC 遭遇堵车、考场环境不理想，到对自己表现、尤其是听力部分缺乏信心，我一直觉得自己考得并不好。 但成绩出来后，结果却完全出乎意料，也许不少人会对这种感觉产生共鸣。English In this episode of 5-Minute Chinese, I look back on my experience taking the JLPT N3 exam. From getting stuck in traffic on the way to the test center in Washington, D.C., to an uncomfortable test environment and a lack of confidence—especially during the listening section—I truly felt I hadn't done well. When the results were released, however, the outcome turned out to be completely unexpected. Some listeners may find this experience relatable.日本語 このエピソードでは、JLPT N3 試験を受験した体験を振り返ります。 試験当日のワシントン DC での渋滞、あまり快適とは言えない試験環境、そして特にリスニングに対する自信のなさから、「うまくできなかった」と感じていました。 ところが、結果を見てみると、点数は予想外のものでした。この感覚に共感される方もいるかもしれません。#JLPT #N3 #日本語学習 #試験体験 #N3 #日语考试 #考试经历 #听力测试 #LanguageExam #listeningtest #语言考试发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年1月23日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻—强生肿瘤业务前景；葛兰素史克收购Rapt交易；2026年最受期待的新药上市；摩根大通乐观的财务展望；以及Scrip对竞争格局的深度解析。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-RQH7ZGCHCBHZXOVSG7V53XIV54/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文在这一期《5分钟中文》中，我分享了自己去年夏天在日本白马村登山的一次经历。 这次登山并没有成功登顶，但却让我对“判断力”“量力而行”和“知难而退”有了更深的体会。 有时候，选择停下来，本身就是一种智慧。EnglishIn this episode of 5-Minute Chinese, I share a hiking experience from last summer in Hakuba, Japan. Although I didn't reach the summit, the experience taught me a lot about judgment, knowing one's limits, and when to turn back. Sometimes, choosing not to continue is the wiser decision.日本語今回の「5分間中国語」では、去年の夏に日本・白馬村で経験した登山の話を紹介します。 登頂には至りませんでしたが、判断力や無理をしないこと、引き返す決断の大切さについて考えさせられた体験でした。#登山经历 #旅行 #判断力 #Hiking #Travel #DecisionMaking #hakuba #登山 #白馬 #判断力发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年1月16日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻—摩根大通弥漫乐观情绪；Scrip探析2026年资本配置与并购趋势；安永指出中国并购增长值得关注；礼来收购Ventyx引发对NLRP3抑制剂的热议；诺和诺德基金会助力欧洲初创企业。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-XE634WMH7FHA3AHR4MPJ65VOQM/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文｜Chinese在这一期《5分钟中文》中，我跟大家分享了我星期六参加的一个日本文化活动——書き初め（Kakizome），也就是新年里的第一次书写。我聊了这个活动的内容、现场的体验，以及为什么我觉得这样的文化活动对学习语言、了解不同文化来说都很有意义。 如果你也在学习中文，欢迎你留意一下自己城市里的文化活动，也许会有意想不到的收获。EnglishIn this episode of 5-Minute Chinese, I talk about a Japanese cultural tradition called Kakizome, the first calligraphy of the new year. I share what the event was like and why cultural experiences like this can be meaningful for language learners and for understanding different cultures. If you're learning Chinese, I also encourage you to look for cultural events in your own city—you might be surprised by what you find.日本語｜Japanese今回の『5分間中国語』では、私が土曜日に参加した日本の伝統文化「書き初め（Kakizome）」についてお話しします。新年に行う最初の書写という習慣や、実際の体験、そして言語学習や異文化理解にとって、こうした文化活動がなぜ大切だと感じたのかを紹介しています。 中国語を勉強している方にも、ぜひ身近な文化イベントに目を向けてみてほしいと思います。#書き初め #书法 #文化活动 #博物馆 #书法体验 #Kakizome #NewYear #CulturalEvent #Museum #Calligraphy  #新年 #文化体験发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年1月9日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻—口服版Wegovy在美国上市； 2025年中盘股最大催化剂；去年小盘股转型与僵尸股清算；去年上市新药面临的商业逆风；以及中国企业全球三期临床动态。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-ZV4GVVROYBEN7I6DQBOMQ3A3XE/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文在这一期《5分钟中文》中，我和大家聊的是中国的老龄化问题。我会从最新的人口数据说起，解释为什么中国老龄化来得这么快，以及六零后这一代人在其中扮演的重要角色。同时，我也结合自己的观察，分享无障碍设施和社区医疗等方面的变化，看看中国社会正在如何应对老龄化带来的挑战。EnglishIn this episode of 5-Minute Chinese, I talk about China's aging society. Starting with recent population data, the episode explains why aging is happening so quickly and the role the post-1960s generation plays in this process. I also share personal observations on changes such as barrier-free infrastructure and community healthcare, and how Chinese society is responding to the challenges of an aging population.日本語今回の『5分間中国語』では、中国の高齢化についてお話しします。最新の人口データをもとに、高齢化がなぜ急速に進んでいるのか、そして六〇年代生まれの世代が果たしている役割を紹介します。また、バリアフリー設備や地域医療など、社会の変化についても自身の観察を交えて共有します。#中国老龄化 #人口变化 #社会观察 #语言学习 #ChinaAging #AgingSociety #PopulationChange #中国の高齢化 #社会の変化发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

Chinese has been formally included in Ghana's national school curriculum. The move comes amid expanding Ghana-China cooperation. As interest in Chinese language learning continues to rise across the continent, what is driving this trend, and what long-term opportunities could it unlock for African students and economies? We speak with Reginald Quartey, Acting Director for Curriculum at Ghana's National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA).

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2025年12月19日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻——再生元夹在成功与专利到期之间；第三季度十大畅销药物；礼来Retatrutide重塑减重标准；辉瑞坚守疫苗投资；赛诺菲在托布替尼困境中仍保持乐观。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-XA4W4OYCVRCSNHW5ZL7TUFJF2U/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2025年12月12日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期聚焦美国血液学会（ASH）会议五大关键成果：Jaypirca有望成为一线疗法；Kite公司Anito-cel在多发性骨髓瘤领域的进展；新一代CAR-T疗法；Kelownia公司CAR-T疗法的早期体内数据；以及诺华公司ianalumab在ITP治疗中的潜力。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-RFOOY2665REEZEN5SMJ2GW27EY/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2025年12月5日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本次要闻: 特朗普在英国药品定价谈判中获胜；诺和诺德阐释司美格鲁肽治疗阿尔茨海默病的依据；强生与诺华达成年度最大并购交易；CAR-T疗法成效参差分析；阿克索制药的伊沃尼西马布后续目标。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-UZSVLBBSQRAKNJC7GDZWILMAT4/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2025年11月28日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本次要闻: 2027年医保降价幅度或低于CMS预期；赛尔安泰在DLL3肺癌ADC竞赛中领先；强生抗tau阿尔茨海默病药物posdinemab二期试验失败；拜耳阿苏德克赛安三期中风试验意外获胜；辉瑞/安斯泰来Padcev膀胱癌研究首获重大突破。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-R4RCDF2RXVGVHPEX2WQ7A3JVKU/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2025年11月21日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本次要闻: GLP-1药物之外的肥胖治疗新局；并购热潮中生物科技巨头的乐观预期；百时美施贵宝Milvexian遭遇挫折；临床专家解读MASH疗法演进；日本企业上半年业绩喜忧参半。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-MXUR6OEDNNAEPPTTZ4YZKH55SU/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2025年11月1日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本次要闻: 辉瑞对Metsera的坚定收购计划；礼来公司肥胖症治疗领域的强劲势头；默克公司MFN协议谈判进展；诺华公司干燥综合征研究的积极成果；以及中国对美国创新领域施加的日益增大的压力。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-2K33BM6BLBDU7JH7QMETUXUKPE/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

In classrooms from Nairobi to online forums in Berlin, a new wave of learners is embracing Mandarin. Their goal is not to pass examinations but to engage directly with a culture that captivates them. This grassroots movement is fundamentally about people seeking new forms of community and understanding. Behind this linguistic boom lies a deeper story, one about curiosity, identity, and the power of culture to bridge worlds. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Ding Heng