Podcasts about Shanghai

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Illuminate Your Journey: Love and Dreams at Yuyuan Lanterns Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-15-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夜色笼罩着上海，豫园的灯笼节如梦如幻。En: The night enveloped Shanghai, and the lantern festival at Yuyuan Garden felt like a scene out of a dream.Zh: 五颜六色的灯笼在古老的建筑间轻轻摇曳，映出一片温暖的光芒。En: Colorful lanterns swayed gently among the ancient buildings, casting a warm glow.Zh: 每年这个时候，豫园总是被满满的欢笑声和喧闹声填满。En: At this time every year, Yuyuan Garden was always filled with laughter and the sound of joy.Zh: 美琳站在桥边，双眼流连于眼前的光影。En: Meilin stood by the bridge, her eyes lingering on the play of light before her.Zh: 她是一位年轻的画家，总在寻找灵感。En: She was a young painter, always in search of inspiration.Zh: 忽然，她发现头顶上方飘过一个红色的灯笼，慢慢地升向空中。En: Suddenly, she noticed a red lantern floating overhead, slowly rising into the sky.Zh: 这一刻，她心中有了一幅美妙的画。En: At that moment, a beautiful image formed in her mind.Zh: 就在此时，金海出现了。En: Just then, Jinhai appeared.Zh: 他是个忙碌的商人，生活中总是有条有理，但却很少有时间品味生活的简单乐趣。En: He was a busy businessman, always living life in a well-organized manner but rarely pausing to enjoy life's simple pleasures.Zh: 他也被这美丽的场景吸引住了。En: He, too, was captivated by the beautiful scene.Zh: “这里真美，不是吗？”他笑着对美琳说。En: "It's really beautiful here, isn't it?" he said, smiling to Meilin.Zh: 美琳回过头，看到金海那真诚的笑容，点点头，“是啊，这里的灯笼就像画中一样。”En: Meilin turned around and saw Jinhai's sincere smile and nodded, "Yes, the lanterns here are like those in a painting."Zh: 他们随意聊了起来，美琳感到一种久违的自在。En: They began to chat casually, and Meilin felt a long-lost sense of ease.Zh: 然而，随着话题的深入，她隐隐感到金海的生活与自己的世界截然不同。En: However, as their conversation deepened, she sensed that Jinhai's life was vastly different from her own world.Zh: 他的生活节奏那么快，令美琳感到有些不安。En: His fast-paced life made her feel slightly uneasy.Zh: 金海看到她的犹疑，微微叹了口气。En: Jinhai noticed her hesitation and sighed softly.Zh: 他知道自己的生活有些严肃，缺少乐趣。En: He was aware that his life was somewhat serious, lacking in fun.Zh: 这次偶遇让他意识到或许生活中也应该多些即兴和艺术。En: This chance encounter made him realize that perhaps life should include more spontaneity and art.Zh: “你想和我一起逛逛吗？”美琳鼓足勇气问道。En: "Would you like to take a walk with me?" Meilin mustered the courage to ask.Zh: 金海思索片刻，然后微笑道：“好啊。我很想看看艺术家的视角。”En: Jinhai thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Sure. I'd love to see from an artist's perspective."Zh: 两人慢慢走在灯笼下，银色月光映在他们身上。En: The two walked slowly under the lanterns as the silver moonlight illuminated them.Zh: 美琳指着一只挂得很高的灯笼，说那是她今晚最想画的东西。En: Meilin pointed to a lantern hanging high above, saying it was the object she most wanted to paint that night.Zh: 金海则说起他小时候的故事，如何幻想有一天能像灯笼一样飞向天空。En: Jinhai, in turn, shared stories from his childhood about how he dreamed of one day flying into the sky like a lantern.Zh: 两人走过古桥，穿过园中曲折的小径，仿佛置身于一个神话世界。En: They crossed ancient bridges and wandered through winding paths in the garden, as if they were in a mythical world.Zh: 在这闪烁的灯光下，他们开始谈论各自心中的梦想和追求。En: Under the twinkling lights, they began to discuss their dreams and aspirations.Zh: “有时候，我们的生活可以平衡起来，”美琳说。En: "Sometimes, our lives can find a balance," Meilin said.Zh: “如果可以兼顾就好了，”金海答道。En: "It would be great if we could manage that," Jinhai replied.Zh: 在灯笼下，他们分享了一瞬间的感悟。En: Under the lanterns, they shared a moment of insight.Zh: 艺术与生活可以共融，责任与梦想可以共存。En: Art and life can blend, responsibilities and dreams can coexist.Zh: “我们可以再见面吗？”金海问。En: "Can we meet again?" Jinhai asked.Zh: 美琳笑着点头，“当然，我很乐意。”En: Meilin nodded with a smile, "Of course, I'd love to."Zh: 他们互换了联系方式，心中都有一丝丝的激动。En: They exchanged contact information, each feeling a hint of excitement.Zh: 美琳发现，自己能更自信地和别人交流了。En: Meilin found herself more confident in communicating with others.Zh: 金海也意识到，原来生活中即兴的快乐是多么宝贵。En: Jinhai realized the value of impromptu joys in life.Zh: 豫园的灯光渐渐暗淡，但他们心中的光芒却一直闪耀着，En: The lights of Yuyuan Garden gradually dimmed, but the light in their hearts continued to shine brightly.Zh: 两人携手向园外走去，心中抱着对未来的遐想。En: Together, they walked out of the garden hand in hand, harboring dreams for the future.Zh: 故事虽短，却描绘了一幅美丽的图景，一段新起的旅程就此开始。En: Though the story was short, it painted a beautiful picture, marking the beginning of a new journey. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 笼罩lantern: 灯笼swayed: 摇曳lingering: 流连painting: 画家inspiration: 灵感overhead: 头顶上方scene: 场景sincere: 真诚casually: 随意hesitation: 犹疑mustered: 鼓足perspective: 视角illuminated: 映winding: 曲折aspirations: 追求balance: 平衡coexist: 共存impromptu: 即兴exchanged: 互换captivated: 吸引spontaneity: 即兴dimmed: 暗淡harboring: 抱mythical: 神话potential: 潜力nodded: 点头splendor: 辉煌garden: 园fascinate: 吸引

Which breaks faster: trust in someone's competence or trust in their character? Shane explores Stephen Covey's framework that trust operates on two separate dimensions. Competence trust builds quickly through credentials, positions, and demonstrated capability, but character trust takes time to develop through consistent honesty and integrity. The crucial insight? While competence breaks slowly with each mistake being somewhat forgivable, character trust can shatter in a single moment. Shane shares a vulnerable story from his own leadership journey about a time he broke someone's trust and the lasting impact it had on that professional relationship. You'll learn a practical three-part transparency framework that builds character trust quickly whilst you're still establishing competence. Shane explains how to share your thinking process when uncertain, admit what you don't know whilst committing to find out, and explain your decisions even when they're unpopular. This approach doesn't just build trust faster, it protects you from appearing incompetent, reduces your cognitive load as a leader, and models the honest behaviour you want from your team. If you've ever worried about looking weak by admitting uncertainty, this episode will change how you approach leadership communication. Resources & Links Mentioned: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyEducation Leaders Intensive - 10-week leadership programme Episode PartnersInternational Centre for Coaching in Education (Use discount code SHANE5 for 5% off)International Curriculum AssociationJoin Shane's Intensive Leadership Programme at educationleaders.co/intensiveShane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.You can find Shane on LinkedIn and Bluesky. or shaneleaning.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liting Cong is Legal Counsel at ASICS, one of Japan's most successful sportswear companies. Liting shares her journey through the lens of Japanese aesthetics, particularly the concept of wabi-sabi or embracing imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness. If you're considering an in-house career in Japan, curious about human-centric AI, or looking for wisdom on embracing life's uncertainties, you will enjoy the metaphor Liting shares about building a beautiful garden. More on that inside this episode! If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we'd love it if you would leave us a message here!In this episode you'll hear:How Japanese martial arts and dance became a source of peace and resilience during challenging timesThe evolution of in-house counsel roles beyond gatekeeping and contract reviewPractical strategies for unlearning perfectionism that Liting uses herself at workWhy ideation is a lawyer's secret weapon in the age of AILiting's favourite book and other fun facts About LitingLiting Cong is a Legal Counsel at ASICS Corporation, where she leads global privacy, AI governance, and digital initiatives in the Legal Department. She graduated from Grinnell College in 2011, and University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 2014. She was admitted to the bar in Ontario in 2015, and in New York in 2019. Before relocating to Japan, Liting gained diverse international experience at King & Wood in Shanghai, Shin & Kim in Seoul, and Stikeman & Elliott in Toronto, and started her own practice as a sole practitioner in Toronto.In addition to her legal credentials, Liting is a data protection professional with multiple certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) for European privacy (CIPP/E), privacy program management (CIPM), and artificial intelligence governance (AIGP). With over a decade of experience living and working in Canada and Japan, Liting brings not only legal expertise but also fluency in the languages--English, Chinese, and Japanese--and a deep understanding of cross-cultural business environments. In 2018, as an avid fan of Japanese arts and culture since childhood, Liting relocated to Japan. She joined Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation in Osaka as Legal Counsel, and later SymBio Pharmaceuticals Limited in Tokyo as Legal Manager.In 2023, Liting joined ASICS Corporation in its global headquarters in Kobe. She now serves as the lead in global privacy and AI governance and managing ASICS' digital initiatives across the globe. Liting lives in Osaka with her husband and a cat who enjoys making cameos in Teams calls and supervising all her legal work.  Connect with LitingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/litingcong/ LinksGokan: https://patisserie-gokan.co.jp/item/ The Cultural Map by Erin Meyer https://amzn.asia/d/9w9muCI Connect with Catherine LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair

China has pledged to build a robust domestic market to bolster its economy and counter external challenges, as it set out priorities for next year's economic policy at the two-day annual Central Economic Work Conference, which concluded on Thursday.Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered a speech at the conference.In his speech, Xi, who is also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, reviewed economic progress in 2025, analyzed the current economic situation, and laid out priorities for economic work in the next year.By setting a clear agenda for 2026, the Central Economic Work Conference aims to navigate China through its economic challenges while seizing opportunities for high-quality growth.While highlighting the need to continue to expand domestic demand, the conference urged efforts to advance the construction of a unified national market in greater depth and develop new quality productive forces tailored to local conditions to promote "effective qualitative improvement" and "reasonable quantitative growth" in the country's economy.A statement released after the meeting said that, to achieve better performance in economic work under the new circumstances, "we must strengthen our capabilities to cope with external challenges", highlighting the importance of enhancing policy support as well as promoting reform and innovation.Acknowledging that numerous long-standing issues and new challenges still remain in the country's economic development, the conference noted the growing impact of changes in the external environment on the country's economic growth, the prominent contradiction of strong supply and weak demand in the domestic market, and risks and hidden dangers in key areas.Most of the problems are coupled with development and transformation, and can be resolved through efforts, the statement said, adding that the supporting conditions and fundamental trend of long-term, positive economic growth in China remain unchanged.Setting the tone for next year's economic work, the conference emphasized the need to adhere to the overarching principle of "seeking progress while maintaining stability", and better coordinate domestic economic work and endeavors in the international economic and trade arena, as well as development and security.It is important to fully align incremental policies with existing ones, and strengthen countercyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments to effectively enhance the efficiency of macroeconomic governance, the statement said.The nation will continue exerting a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately accommodative monetary policy next year, the statement said, adding that when formulating monetary policy, both promoting stable economic growth and allowing a reasonable rise in prices are important aspects that should be taken into consideration.It is essential to flexibly and efficiently use various policy tools such as reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts to maintain ample liquidity, and guide financial institutions to strengthen support for expanding domestic demand, technological innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises, the statement said.China will maintain the basic stability of the RMB exchange rate at a reasonable and balanced level, it added.As one of the priorities for next year's economic agenda, China plans to boost its domestic market by implementing a consumption enhancement campaign and urban-rural income growth plans, optimizing consumption policies, removing unreasonable restrictions hindering consumption, and stimulating service consumption potential, according to the statement. Investment will be stabilized with measures such as an increase in central budget investment, effective use of local government bonds and high-quality urban renewal.The conference underlined the need to promote innovation-driven growth to enhance the fresh growth drivers for the country's economy. Major international science and technology innovation centers will be established in Beijing, Shanghai and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.The country will also work to improve systems of intellectual property protection in emerging areas, roll out an action plan to promote the service sector, and launch a new round of a campaign to bolster the high-quality development of the industrial chain in key sectors, the statement said.The conference outlined plans for comprehensive reforms to enhance market vitality, including efforts to advance the construction of a unified national market, address rat-race competition, reform State-owned enterprises, and promote development of the private economy. Efforts to tackle issues such as overdue payments to enterprises and deepen the comprehensive reform of investment and financing in the capital market were also highlighted.It is important to fully align incremental policies with existing ones, and strengthen countercyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments to effectively enhance the efficiency of macroeconomic governance, the statement said.The nation will continue exerting a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately accommodative monetary policy next year, the statement said, adding that when formulating monetary policy, both promoting stable economic growth and allowing a reasonable rise in prices are important aspects that should be taken into consideration.It is essential to flexibly and efficiently use various policy tools such as reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts to maintain ample liquidity, and guide financial institutions to strengthen support for expanding domestic demand, technological innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises, the statement said.China will maintain the basic stability of the RMB exchange rate at a reasonable and balanced level, it added.As one of the priorities for next year's economic agenda, China plans to boost its domestic market by implementing a consumption enhancement campaign and urban-rural income growth plans, optimizing consumption policies, removing unreasonable restrictions hindering consumption, and stimulating service consumption potential, according to the statement. Investment will be stabilized with measures such as an increase in central budget investment, effective use of local government bonds and high-quality urban renewal.The conference underlined the need to promote innovation-driven growth to enhance the fresh growth drivers for the country's economy. Major international science and technology innovation centers will be established in Beijing, Shanghai and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.The country will also work to improve systems of intellectual property protection in emerging areas, roll out an action plan to promote the service sector, and launch a new round of a campaign to bolster the high-quality development of the industrial chain in key sectors, the statement said.The conference outlined plans for comprehensive reforms to enhance market vitality, including efforts to advance the construction of a unified national market, address rat-race competition, reform State-owned enterprises, and promote development of the private economy. Efforts to tackle issues such as overdue payments to enterprises and deepen the comprehensive reform of investment and financing in the capital market were also highlighted.China will continue to expand opening-up to advance win-win cooperation across multiple fields, with a focus on advancing institutional opening-up and expanding openness in the service sector, the statement said.The development of free-trade zones and the Hainan Free Trade Port will be prioritized, along with efforts to boost digital and green trade, promote high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, and facilitate the negotiation and signing of more regional and bilateral trade and investment agreements, it said.The conference also emphasized the importance of promoting urban-rural integration and coordinated development across various regions, bolstering green transformation on all fronts and enhancing people's well-being.While underscoring the need to bear in mind the worst-case scenarios and proactively and prudently defuse risks in key areas, the conference highlighted a cautious approach to managing risks in the real estate sector and local government debt. Measures will be taken to stabilize the housing market and build a new development pattern for the real estate sector, the statement said.

Welcome to The Trade Talks Live, where we celebrate the blue-collar trades and everything they stand for! Join us every weekday from 10-11 AM as we dive into national news, review trade websites, and share tips on mindset growth to help you succeed. Don't miss this hour of insights, inspiration, and practical advice! In this episode of THE TRADE, Roger Wakefield sits down with Charles Goede, a third-year plumbing apprentice from Local 777 in Connecticut who is about to represent the United States in WorldSkills — in Shanghai, China. From discovering the trades in high school to working on massive projects like hospitals, laboratories, Yale University facilities, and even an indoor water park, Charles shares the journey that led him from a classroom shop rotation… all the way to the international plumbing arena. In this conversation: 

Kyle Mikasa【TOKYO, JAPAN】 Born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Active throughout Japan, mainly in Tokyo. Belongs to the artist crewWiNG*. Mainly plays Early Hardcore/Gabber. Served as a resident DJ at Japan's strongest Gabber party, PSYCHOTOXIC. Appeared at the prestigious live streaming channel dommune in September 2023, and began performing overseas in June 2024, including Shanghai. In May 2025, he toured Hong Kong and Macau with the PSYCHOTOXIC crew. In August 2025, he released the track "Sv Killaz," which he produced in collaboration with ATEBOI, one of the most important Japanese Artcore artists, on Russia's Aux Records. He is also the organizer of the great insane party "Search & Destroy." 兵庫県神戸市出身。東京を中心に日本全国で活躍している。 アーティストクルーWiNG*に所属。主にEarly Hardcore / Gabberをメインにプレイする。 日本最強のGabberパーティーのPSYCHOTOXICのレジデントDJをつとめる。 2023年9月にライブストリーミングチャンネルの名門であるdommuneに出演、2024年 6月には上海をはじめとした海外でも活動を開始した。 2025年5月にはPSYCHOTOXICのクルーと共に香港、マカオを巡るツアーにも参加した。 2025年8月にはJapanese Artcoreの最重要アーティストの1人であるATEBOIと共同で制作したトラック"Sv Killaz"をロシアのAux Recordsからリリースした。 大世捨てパーティー"Search &Destroy"の主催者でもある。 ■Kyle Mikasa Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/die_lit666 SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/kailu-mikasa

Today on Tell Craig Your Story, I'm joined by Thomas Cleary — a writer, poet, comic creator, and radio storyteller whose journey has taken him from hospital radio and community airwaves in the UK to a creative life here in Shanghai. After losing his father during lockdown, Thomas began revaluating his life, which led him to write and self-publish a deeply personal short book titled Kelsey Left A Mark — a reflective piece about gratitude, memory, and the lasting impact of a childhood friendship. Writing Kelsey Left A Mark became a turning point, lifting a weight he'd carried for years and giving him the push to close old chapters and open new ones. Now living abroad, performing poetry, writing comics purely for the love of it, and lending his voice to an upcoming game promo, Thomas's story is about creativity, grief, closure, and moving forward. This is Thomas Cleary… and this is his story.”

Sarah Hagenow, the 78th Alice in Dairyland, stamped her passport when she went to Shanghai, China with the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Kiley Allan catches up with Sarah and learns about her favorite parts of the trip. It's about to get colder. Ag Meteorologist Stu Muck walks us through our forecast. He reminds us to bundle up if you're going outside this weekend. The intricacies of war can leave soil unhealthy, and action must be taken to ensure agriculture production is restored. Ben Jarboe talks to Mike McNeill, a soil scientist, who is helping farmers in Ukraine build soil health amid the war with Russia. The iconic Wisconsin Capitol Christmas Tree has been a tradition since the early 1900s. Darrin Smith is the Superintendent of the Building Grounds at the State Capitol. He told Stephanie Hoff about the journey of this year's tree. It's time again for another Mid-West Farm Report Ride Along. This ride along focuses on the technology and advancements today's Wisconsin farmers are using going into 2026. Today Pam Jahnke travels to Malta, IL to find out what's happening at the Syngenta Seeds Research & Development Innovation Center. Matt Dolch is the Corn Product Manager for Syngenta. While he started as an intern years ago, today Dolch is excited about the new technology Syngenta's bringing to the market by fall of 2026 in combating corn rootworm. Paid for by Syngenta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nationwide crackdown on urban house churches in China has drawn worldwide attention after nearly 30 members of the Zion Protestant Church were arrested in seven cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. In this episode of Closer to the Fire, host Greg Musselman is joined by Dr. Bob Fu, founder and president of ChinaAid, to unpack the reasons behind these recent arrests and why the international media is finally paying attention. During the interview, Dr. Fu also discusses the Chinese Communist Party's escalating campaign against Christians – and why this wave of persecution is considered the most severe crackdown since the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. This interview was produced by Voice of the Martyrs Australia. Length: 48 minutes Episode Notes ChinaAid: www.chinaaid.org Voice of the Martyrs Canada: www.vomcanada.com

Teahouses were once hubs of socializing, business, and leisure in towns along the Yangtze, akin to British pubs or Shanghai's 1990s eateries. At Jiaotong Teahouse, most patrons are retired local men, much like their ancestors a century ago. They trickle in around 5 a.m., chatting, playing cards, chess, or sipping tea under dim wooden beams and brick walls, with scarcely a sound from phones or devices. Some linger all day, swapping tales from near and far; others head home by noon with vegetables for lunch. Wang Di's book Teahouse vividly explores the traditional Chengdu teahouse's role in culture, politics, and society—a history and voice of ordinary people. Recorded in Chongqing by Digimonk.

We look at the recently published collection of writings by Anthony Bourdain. See more about the book here. The Anthony Bourdain Reader, reviewed We are fans of Anthony Bourdain, partly due to a lock down project of watching, in no particular order, his complete TV seasons on Netflix, as well as some other shows he created elsewhere. His humanity and empathy comes through, again and again across these shows. We also, like many others we imagine, became aware of him via his Kitchen Confidential memoir first and foremost. Overall the reader mostly works, but, if you came in via having read Kitchen Confidential, and, or some of his other books, you may well feel justified in wondering why some of the excerpts from those books are quite so long. Mostly the reader is well curated, and to balance these over long chunks of too familiar content, the editors have done a good job of trawling the archives to add rarer grooves. Towards the end of the book there are the initial chapters from an unfinished book he wrote. Initially these seemed like a bit of a red herring, why get invested in something that you know won't be resolved. Funnily enough though, after awhile we found ourselves getting into it, and then feeling disappointment that it is an unfinished fragment. This is of course perhaps a more than apt metaphor for someone who left us at the tender age of 61. Bourdain cared, was passionate and not willing to accept BS from fake or insincere people. As introduction highlights, Bourdain was someone who could bond with and emphasize with the poor and downtrodden around the world. Sure the programs were ostensibly about food, but really they were about humanity, and what it means to remain human and able to give and receive kindness. He was naturally indignant about what his own country had done to Vietnam and Laos, and then everywhere and anywhere else he visited. While some sections of the reader work less well than others, they do help to build up and capture a sense of the author, which is what he always wanted to be. The excerpts will only inspire you to chase down those books that you haven't read before, but there is also unique, original content here, which ensures this book has value and is not a mere retread. Well worth reading or putting into someone's Christmas stocking. More about the book The definitive, career-spanning collection of writing from Anthony Bourdain, including unpublished and never-before-seen material, with an Introduction by Patrick Radden Keefe. Anthony Bourdain represented many things to many people - and he had many sides. But no part of his identity was more important to him than that of a writer; it was one of the central ways he saw himself. Revealing Anthony Bourdain's observant, curious and hungry mind, The Anthony Bourdain Reader is a collection of Bourdain's best writing and touches on his many pursuits and passions, from restaurant life to family life to the 'low life', from TV to travel through places like Vietnam, Buenos Aires, Paris and Shanghai. With pointed opinions on the specific use of brioche buns, the devastation of Western foreign policy and the pain and pleasure of hot pot, this new collection encapsulates the unique brilliance of a once-in-a-generation mind and one of our most distinctive writers. After Bourdain's years of travelling the globe in search of the very best of cuisine and culture, The Anthony Bourdain Reader is a testament to the enduring and singular voice he crafted, with eclectic and curated chapters, including visceral graphic novel excerpts, some of his most well-loved recipes and never-before-published pieces. Edited by Bourdain's long-time agent and friend Kimberly Witherspoon, and with a new Foreword by Patrick Radden Keefe, this is an essential reader for any Bourdain fan as well as a vivid and moving recollection of his life and legacy. See more book reviews here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and oft...

Sameer Vuyyuru has spent his career at the cutting edge of technology. From building semiconductors at Texas Instruments to launching an AI-startup in Shanghai, he's now chief artificial intelligence and product officer at Capita, the outsourcing giant. An opportunity, he says, to introduce disruptive technology inside an established company. The intrapreneur talks to Evan Davis about the power of AI and the influence his grandfather has had on his life.(Image: Sameer Veruyyu Credit: Capita)

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Warm Reunion in Shanghai's Cozy Coffee Roastery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-11-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在上海的一个寒冷冬日，梅走进了位于市中心的一家咖啡烘焙房。En: On a cold winter day in Shanghai, Mei walked into a coffee roastery located in the city center.Zh: 这里的空气中弥漫着浓郁的咖啡香味，为外面冰冷的街道提供了一片温暖的避风港。En: The rich aroma of coffee filled the air, providing a warm haven from the icy streets outside.Zh: 新年将至，梅心中怀揣着一个特别的计划：举办一次大学好友的重聚会。En: With the New Year approaching, Mei had a special plan in mind: to host a reunion for her college friends.Zh: 梅总是充满热情和怀旧情怀，她决定在这家咖啡烘焙房里庆祝，回忆他们共同度过的快乐时光。En: Mei, always full of enthusiasm and nostalgia, decided to celebrate at this coffee roastery, reminiscing about the joyful times they had spent together.Zh: 她联系了莉娜和浩，希望他们能一同参加。En: She reached out to Lina and Hao, hoping they could join the gathering.Zh: 然而，梅的计划并不容易。En: However, Mei's plan wasn't easy.Zh: 莉娜总是忙于工作，时常忘记享受生活；而浩，在世界各地旅行多年，早已对重聚感到有些紧张。En: Lina was always busy with work, often forgetting to enjoy life; while Hao, after years of traveling around the world, felt somewhat anxious about reunions.Zh: 为了吸引莉娜和浩，梅决定在聚会中加入个人化的元素。En: To attract Lina and Hao, Mei decided to add personal touches to the gathering.Zh: 她精心准备了一些旧照片和大学时期的小纪念品，希望能唤起大家的回忆。En: She carefully prepared some old photos and small keepsakes from their university days, hoping to evoke memories.Zh: 她给莉娜发信息：“亲爱的莉娜，我知道你很忙，但有些特别值得的事，记得一定要来哦！”En: She texted Lina: "Dear Lina, I know you're busy, but some things are worth it. You must come!"Zh: 对于浩，她则写道：“老朋友，世界再大，亦不如友情深厚。希望在这特别的夜晚一起喝杯咖啡。”En: To Hao, she wrote: "Old friend, no matter how big the world is, it cannot compare to the depth of friendship. Let's share a cup of coffee on this special night."Zh: 新年前夜的时钟渐渐逼近午夜，梅的心中既期待又有些忐忑。En: As the New Year's Eve clock approached midnight, Mei felt both anticipation and a bit of apprehension.Zh: 她希望这次聚会能成功。En: She hoped the reunion would be a success.Zh: 渐渐地，门被缓缓推开，莉娜和浩相继走了进来。En: Gradually, the door was gently pushed open, and Lina and Hao walked in one after the other.Zh: 莉娜依旧忙碌，但看见梅的精心准备，她被朋友的心意所打动，决定放下工作，享受这份温暖。En: Lina, still busy, was touched by Mei's thoughtful preparations and decided to put work aside and enjoy the warmth.Zh: 浩虽然刚开始有些犹豫，但当看到老朋友那熟悉的笑脸时，他的不安瞬间消失了。En: Hao, although initially hesitant, felt his anxiety vanish when he saw the familiar smiling faces of old friends.Zh: 在温暖的咖啡烘焙房中，梅、莉娜和浩欢笑着，回忆过去的点滴。En: In the cozy coffee roastery, Mei, Lina, and Hao laughed and reminisced about the past.Zh: 午夜钟声响起，他们共同举杯，庆祝新年的到来，在笑声中重拾了珍贵的友谊，并承诺在未来的日子里互相保持联系。En: As the midnight chimes rang, they raised their glasses together, celebrating the arrival of the New Year, rekindling their precious friendship with laughter, and promising to stay in touch in the days to come.Zh: 故事的尾声，梅心中充满了喜悦和满足，感受到友情的美好。En: As the story came to a close, Mei's heart was filled with joy and contentment, appreciating the beauty of friendship.Zh: 莉娜意识到工作和生活的平衡有多重要，而浩，因为这次聚会，重拾了归属感和联系感。En: Lina realized the importance of balancing work with life, and Hao rediscovered a sense of belonging and connection through this reunion.Zh: 这个新年，他们在温馨的咖啡烘焙房中许下心愿，带着美好的回忆迎接全新的开始。En: This New Year, they made wishes in the welcoming coffee roastery, embracing the new beginning with wonderful memories. Vocabulary Words:roastery: 烘焙房aroma: 香味haven: 避风港nostalgia: 怀旧情怀reminiscing: 回忆keepsakes: 纪念品evoke: 唤起anticipation: 期待apprehension: 忐忑gradually: 渐渐地hesitant: 犹豫anxiety: 不安rekindling: 重拾contentment: 满足belonging: 归属感connection: 联系感balancing: 平衡reunion: 重聚会chimes: 钟声touch: 感动memories: 回忆precious: 珍贵midnight: 午夜cherish: 珍惜vibrant: 充满活力的embracing: 迎接commemorate: 纪念sentiments: 情感jubilant: 欢腾的harmonious: 和谐的

It was China Eastern Airlines Flight five eighty-three, cruising over the Pacific, on its way from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The pilot declared an emergency and directed the plane to an Air Force base in Alaska. The pilot made some quick moves to stabilize the aircraft, but the injuries happened because folks weren't buckled up. Luckily, the crew was trained, and the airliner itself was fine, except for the messed-up cabin. The aftermath of this incident was costly, requiring about one and a half million dollars to repair the damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to have Iza Ding as guest host. Iza is a professor of political science at Northwestern University and a good friend whose work on Chinese governance I greatly admire. She's joined by Deborah Seligsohn, who has been a favorite guest on this show many times. Deb is an associate professor of political science at Villanova University and was previously a science and environmental counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. This episode was recorded in three parts: the first two in Belém, Brazil during COP30 (the 30th UN Climate Change Conference), and the final segment after the conference concluded. Iza and Deb discuss China's role at the climate summit, the real story behind the famous 2007 U.S. Embassy air quality monitor in Beijing (spoiler: it wasn't China's "Silent Spring moment"), Brazil's management of the conference, why China leads on technology but not on negotiation, and what the outcomes of COP30 mean for the future of global climate cooperation. This is an insider's view of how climate diplomacy actually works, complete with unexpected fire evacuations and glut-shaming of The New York Times.3:43 – Deb's impressions of COP30 and Brazil's inclusive approach 9:21 – China's presence at COP30: technology leadership without negotiation leadership 15:34 – Xie Zhenhua's absence and the U.S.-China dynamic at previous COPs 24:46 – Inside the negotiation rooms: language, politeness, and obstruction 33:06 – BYD's presence in Brazil and Chinese EV expansion 40:54 – The real story of the 2007 U.S. Embassy air quality monitor in Beijing 45:00 – Fire evacuation at COP30 and UN territorial sovereignty 1:22:06 – What actually drove China's air pollution control: the 2003 power plant standards 1:41:27 – The dramatic final plenary and the Mutirão decision 1:55:17 – China's NDC 3.0: under-promise and over-deliver strategySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Japan Stands Up for Taiwan While Canada Demurs: Colleagues Charles Burton and Gordon Chang report that Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi recently declared that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be a "survival threatening situation" for Japan, authorizing the mobilization of self-defense forces; this statement has triggered a massive propaganda campaign from Beijing demanding a retraction, as a successful invasion of Taiwan would likely require violating Japanese sovereignty, while in contrast Canada remains reluctant to support Tokyo or criticize Beijing, hoping to secure trade benefits and diversify exports away from the U.S., leaving Japan isolated by its allies. 1937 SHANGHAI

This isn't the final episode of 2025 for Des and Kara, but this is the last episode of the year with a long list of running results to discuss. Listen in because there was A LOT of running action this past weekend from XC to the indoor track to the marathon. Des and Kara start with updates on their recent travels - Des to Shanghai and Seoul, Kara to snowy Wisconsin. As highlights, we learn Des's nickname in China and get an update on Colt's race at Brooks XC regionals in proper blizzard conditions. Then, they turn to this past weekend's results, starting with Nike NXN and the US XC Champs in Portland. Who showed up and showed out to earn spots on the World XC team for the US?  Plus, holy Hedengren(!) as Jane H ran 14:44 to break the collegiate indoor and outdoor 5K record at BU. That's also the 2nd fastest time ever by an American indoors. She is only 19, but it seems like she is making it look too easy! The sky is the limit for her. Finally, they drill in on the US Marathon Champs at CIM (including Courtney D's near OTQ) and some fast times at the Valencia Marathon in Spain as the fall marathon season finally wraps up. Thanks to Lever Movement for sponsoring the very uplifting Top 5 this week. For 20% off on your Lever system, use code NOBODYASKEDUS at levermovement.com. 

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the new 2025 National Security Strategy document released by the White House, highlighting key elements involving the shifted focus to Indo-Pacific defense initiatives with attention to China and Taiwan. Next, Miles covers China's latest episode of anti-Japanese sentiment during a cultural festival in Shanghai, and how this rising xenophobic trend has backfired for the Chinese Communist Party. Finally, Miles responds to the Chinese Communist Party's attempt to discredit his own published statements on Beijing's goal for the reunification of Taiwan with the mainland, and unpacks the larger implications of the CCP's focus on narrative dominance in cross-strait dialogue. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Light: A Dongzhi Night at The Bund Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-09-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬至节的晚上，上海的外滩一片热闹非凡。En: On the night of the Dongzhi Festival, Shanghai's The Bund was bustling with activity.Zh: 五光十色的灯光如同星星般点缀着历史悠久的滨水长廊，虽然天气清冷，但空气中弥漫着年糕和汤圆的香气，也有此起彼伏的欢声笑语。En: The colorful lights decorated the historic waterfront promenade like stars.Zh: 莲，一个思虑深邃的年轻人，站在岸边眺望黄浦江。En: Although the weather was chilly, the air was filled with the aroma of rice cakes and tangyuan, as well as bursts of laughter.Zh: 他的心情却不像这节日的气氛那般晴朗。En: Lian, a deep-thinking young man, stood by the riverbank gazing at the Huangpu River.Zh: 陈和梅是他的好朋友，他们今天特意为冬至节聚在这里。En: His mood wasn't as bright as the festive atmosphere.Zh: 陈总是笑声朗朗。En: Chen and Mei are his good friends, and they had gathered here specifically for the Dongzhi Festival.Zh: 他总能发现生活中的好东西。En: Chen always had a hearty laugh and could always find the good things in life.Zh: 梅则是他们三人中最细心的，她让大家都凝聚在一起。En: Mei was the most attentive among the three, keeping everyone together.Zh: 三人并肩坐在外滩的长椅上，观看江对岸绚丽的灯光秀。En: The three sat side by side on a bench at The Bund, watching the spectacular light show on the opposite bank.Zh: 莲心情复杂。En: Lian's feelings were complex.Zh: 年末临近，他感到不安，对自己的选择起了疑惑。En: As the year-end approached, he felt uneasy and began to doubt his choices.Zh: 他曾经认为自己走在正确的道路上，但不确定感却不断侵扰他的内心。En: He once thought he was on the right path, but uncertainty kept invading his heart.Zh: 陈看出莲有心事，他拍拍莲的肩膀，“怎么了，兄弟？En: Chen noticed Lian was troubled and patted his shoulder, "What's up, brother?Zh: 不必自己一个人扛着，说出来我们一起参详参详。En: You don't have to carry it alone; talk to us, and we'll figure it out together."Zh: ”莲犹豫了一下，终于开口：“我不太确定今年做的决定是不是正确的。En: Lian hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "I'm not sure if the decisions I made this year were right.Zh: 有时候我真的很迷茫，担心未来。En: Sometimes, I feel really lost and worried about the future."Zh: ”梅轻轻握住莲的手，“每个人都有这种时候。En: Mei gently held Lian's hand, "Everyone has those times.Zh: 我也怕过，我相信陈也一样。En: I've been scared too, and I believe Chen has as well."Zh: ”陈点点头，“没错，我也走过很多弯路。En: Chen nodded, "That's right, I've also taken many detours.Zh: 但每个选择都是成长的一部分，没有人一开始就能知道对的道路在哪里。En: But every choice is part of growth; no one knows the right path from the start."Zh: ”他们开始分享各自的故事，有迷茫的时光，有快乐的回忆，也有成功的经验。En: They began sharing their stories—times of confusion, joyful memories, and successful experiences.Zh: 听着他们的讲述，莲感到自己内心的阴霾逐渐散开，取而代之的是一种温暖和信心。En: As Lian listened to their stories, he felt the shadows in his heart gradually dissipate, replaced by warmth and confidence.Zh: 当晚，三人在一个小餐馆里围坐一桌，享用着热气腾腾的饺子和汤圆。En: That evening, the trio sat around a table in a small restaurant, enjoying steaming hot dumplings and tangyuan.Zh: 盘子里，热乎乎的食物如同彼此间的情谊，温暖着他们的心。En: The hot food in the dishes, like their friendship, warmed their hearts.Zh: 灯光依旧璀璨，照亮了他们的笑脸。En: The lights continued to shine brightly, illuminating their smiles.Zh: 莲终于意识到，朋友的支持和理解是多么重要。En: Lian finally realized how important the support and understanding of friends are.Zh: 通过表达自己的脆弱，他发现自己并不孤单。En: By expressing his vulnerability, he found he was not alone.Zh: 朋友的鼓励给了他新的勇气。En: His friends' encouragement gave him new courage.Zh: 夜深了，三人告别，约定下次再聚。En: Late at night, the three said goodbye, agreeing to meet again next time.Zh: 外滩的灯火渐渐熄灭，但莲心中的火焰却愈加明亮。En: The lights of The Bund gradually dimmed, but the flame in Lian's heart burned ever brighter.Zh: 他知道自己的未来或许仍有许多不确定，但有朋友相伴，他不再畏惧。En: He knew his future might still hold uncertainties, but with friends by his side, he was no longer afraid.Zh: 在这冬至节的夜晚，莲学会了一个重要的道理：人生的旅程，无需独自一人。En: On this Dongzhi Festival night, Lian learned an important lesson: the journey of life doesn't have to be traveled alone.Zh: 带着朋友的支持，他确信未来会更加明朗。En: With the support of friends, he's sure the future will be brighter. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 热闹promenade: 长廊chilly: 清冷aroma: 香气tangyuan: 汤圆laughter: 欢声笑语gazing: 眺望festive: 节日attentive: 细心spectacular: 绚丽uneasy: 不安uncertainty: 不确定感invading: 侵扰hesitated: 犹豫vulnerability: 脆弱encouragement: 鼓励bright: 明亮confusion: 迷茫memories: 回忆dissipate: 散开companionship: 相伴detours: 弯路overwhelmed: 承受courage: 勇气flame: 火焰future: 未来understanding: 理解journey: 旅程brighten: 明朗companionship: 相伴

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we are joined by the ineffably brilliant, Stan Lai. The most famous theater producer in China, he straddles form, characters and borders as he creates theatrical experiences across Asia, North American and Europe. We spent an hour together talking about storytelling, Chinese film, opera and fine art. These episodes are the ones that make me love doing this. Stan Lai is absolutely wonderful and his personal invitation to his dedicated theater in Shanghai was truly an honor. We talk about his new book CreativitRy and how everyone can find their own roadmap to live their most creative life. This is an exciting book from someone who has made a life out of his own mind. You can visit Cameron online at CameronJournal.com Watch The Cameron Journal Newshour every Monday at 7 pm!Part of the SOOPcast Podcast Network

PREVIEW — Charles Burton — The US Silence Regarding China's Threats Against Japan. Burton and John Batchelor discuss the strategic "mystery" of the United States failing to explicitly defend Japan against China's recent escalated threats directed toward Japan's new Prime Minister. Burton argues that China systematically deploys disinformation campaigns to misrepresent democratic Japan's legitimate defensive modernization as aggressive militarism, thereby expanding Beijing's regional influence through propaganda and narrative manipulation. Burton warns that this absence of explicit American allied support for Japan against Chinese coercion is "repugnant," undermining the credibility of the U.S.-Japan security alliance and emboldening Beijing to escalate pressure against regional partners through nuclear threats and strategic intimidation. 1937 SHANGHAI

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Winter Solstice Serendipity: A Chance Encounter in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-08-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬至的北京，特别是颐和园，总是有一种宁静的美。En: On the winter solstice in Beijing, especially at the Summer Palace, there is always a tranquil beauty.Zh: 这里的雪覆盖在地上，像给大地盖了一层洁白的被子。En: The snow covers the ground, like a white blanket over the earth.Zh: 昆明湖的湖面结了冰，在清晨的柔光下闪闪发亮。En: Kunming Lake is frozen over, glistening under the soft light of dawn.Zh: 长寿山上的建筑设计精美，如同一幅雄伟的画卷。En: The architecture on Longevity Hill is exquisite, like a magnificent painting.Zh: 梅从上海来，她爱摄影，想在这里捕捉冬至的美。En: Mei came from Shanghai; she loves photography and wanted to capture the beauty of the winter solstice here.Zh: 简是一个导游，对历史极为着迷。En: Jian is a tour guide who is extremely passionate about history.Zh: 他住在北京，经常来学习颐和园的建筑。En: He lives in Beijing and often comes to study the architecture of the Summer Palace.Zh: 那天早上，梅提着相机在长寿山附近走动，寻找完美的拍摄角度。En: That morning, Mei was walking around near Longevity Hill, looking for the perfect angle to shoot.Zh: 就在她仔细观察四周的时候，不小心撞到了一个人。En: Just as she was carefully observing her surroundings, she accidentally bumped into someone.Zh: 是简。En: It was Jian.Zh: 他手里正拿着一本有关颐和园的书，两人都因为突如其来的相遇而愣住了。En: He was holding a book about the Summer Palace, and both were taken aback by the sudden encounter.Zh: “对不起，”梅先开口道，有点尴尬地微笑着。En: "Sorry," Mei said first, smiling a bit awkwardly.Zh: “没事，我也没注意到你。”简回答，露出友好的笑容。En: "It's okay, I didn't notice you either," Jian replied with a friendly smile.Zh: 就这样，他们开始聊起了天。En: And so, they began to chat.Zh: 梅对简说起了她的摄影梦想，而简则分享了他对颐和园历史的热爱。En: Mei spoke to Jian about her dream of photography, while Jian shared his love for the history of the Summer Palace.Zh: 梅的朋友李总是说：“不要错过生活中意外的惊喜。”她的话似乎在梅的耳边轻轻回响着。En: Mei's friend Li always said, "Don't miss the unexpected surprises in life." Her words seemed to gently echo in Mei's ears.Zh: 他们的兴趣似乎截然不同，可梅被简对历史的热情吸引住了，她决定加入他的非正式导览。En: Their interests seemed entirely different, yet Mei was drawn to Jian's enthusiasm for history, and she decided to join his informal tour.Zh: 在参观的过程中，梅开始放下对相机的痴迷，用心听简讲故事。En: During the visit, Mei started to let go of her obsession with the camera and listened attentively to Jian's stories.Zh: 长寿山的建筑秘密、昆明湖的湖心亭，都在简的讲述中如同活了过来。En: The architectural secrets of Longevity Hill and the pavilion in the center of Kunming Lake came to life through Jian's narration.Zh: 突然，一道稀有的阳光穿透云层，照在冻结的昆明湖上，形成了一幅美轮美奂的画面。En: Suddenly, a rare ray of sunshine pierced through the clouds, casting a stunning image on the frozen Kunming Lake.Zh: 梅赶紧拿起相机，但发现自己选错了角度。En: Mei quickly picked up her camera but found she had chosen the wrong angle.Zh: 就在这一刻，简站在她旁边说：“从这里来拍，会更好。”En: At that moment, Jian stood beside her and said, "Shooting from here would be better."Zh: 梅调整了位置，果然捕捉到了她所希望的那一瞬画面。En: Mei adjusted her position and indeed captured the moment she had hoped for.Zh: 两人相视而笑，仿佛瞬间拉近了彼此的距离。En: They exchanged smiles, as if the distance between them had instantly narrowed.Zh: 结束观光后，简惊喜地收到梅的邀请，让他一起参加冬至晚上的传统晚餐。En: After the tour, Jian was pleasantly surprised by Mei's invitation to join her for the traditional winter solstice dinner.Zh: 李也会在场。En: Li would also be there.Zh: 简开心地答应，他觉得这个冬至会特别温暖。En: Jian gladly accepted, feeling that this winter solstice would be especially warm.Zh: 晚餐时，梅、简和李一起高兴地聊着天。En: During dinner, Mei, Jian, and Li happily chatted together.Zh: 梅看看简，心中感慨，偶然的相遇可以带来意想不到的快乐。En: Mei looked at Jian, feeling moved by how an unexpected encounter could bring unforeseen joy.Zh: 简也由衷地觉得，分享自己的兴趣是多么值得的一件事。En: Jian genuinely felt how worthwhile it was to share his interests.Zh: 就这样，一段温暖的友谊在冬至给他们带来了一个不一样的开始。En: Thus, a warm friendship began, bringing them a unique start on the winter solstice.Zh: 梅意识到，生活比镜头里的风景更富有色彩，而简则发现，热情的分享总能换来更深的连接。En: Mei realized that life is richer in color than the landscapes through a lens, while Jian discovered that sharing his passion always leads to deeper connections. Vocabulary Words:solstice: 冬至tranquil: 宁静的glistening: 发亮exquisite: 精美magnificent: 雄伟capture: 捕捉passionate: 着迷architecture: 建筑angle: 角度observe: 观察encounter: 相遇awkwardly: 尴尬地enthusiasm: 热情informal: 非正式obsession: 痴迷attentively: 用心地narration: 讲述ray: 道pierced: 穿透stunning: 美轮美奂adjusted: 调整instant: 瞬间narrowed: 拉近traditional: 传统surprised: 惊喜invitation: 邀请unique: 不一样lens: 镜头sharing: 分享connections: 连接

This weeks guest is Angelo Solimando who joins us from Costa Rica. Currently, Angelo is the Bar Manager at the brand new 2 Michelin Keys Resort Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. With Italian roots and a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Hospitality Management, Angelo has over 20 years in the industry, nine of which have been with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. He has held key roles at prestigious properties, including The Ritz-Carlton Abama in Tenerife and The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, gaining deep expertise in luxury hospitality. A certified WSET Level 3 wine and spirits professional, Angelo has earned global recognition for his mixology skills, including being named Diageo World Class Cayman Islands Champion and a Global Finalist in Shanghai (2024). He was also featured at Tales of the Cocktail 2022 within the Marriott International Events and placed second globally at the Mount Gay International Competition in Barbados in the same year. At Blue by Eric Ripert within The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, Angelo contributed to the restaurant's #1 ranking in La Liste Caribbean & Latin America and its Forbes 5-Star award—helping the resort become the Caribbean's first and only Forbes Triple Five-Star property. Angelo's favourite cocktail is the Negroni. Favourite spirit: Bourbon. Beside his passion for the bar world and the sustainable practices behind the bar, Angelo loves scuba diving, long hikes, and photography. @angelosolimando A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia. Imbiblia is a cocktail app for bartenders, restaurants and cocktail lovers alike and built by a bartender with more than a decade of experience behind the bar. Several of the features includes the ability to create your own Imbiblia Recipe Cards with the Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia - check it out! Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kyppsaunders@gmail.com for products from Elora Distilling, Malivoire Winery and Terroir Wine Imports. Links kyppsaunders@gmail.com @sugarrunbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club

Tesla's Gigafactory in Shanghai has rolled out its 4 millionth vehicle. The plant accounts for nearly half of Tesla's global electric vehicle deliveries.

In this episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy sits down with David Alexander “Alex” Scheer, founder and CEO of zkMe, a zero-knowledge identity network that lets users prove who they are - and meet KYC/AML requirements - without exposing their personal data. zkMe builds identity oracles that turn existing credentials (passports, bank accounts, credit scores, tax records and more) into reusable, privacy-preserving proofs using zero-knowledge technology. Alex shares how a career that started in mechanical engineering and aerospace, moved through automotive supply-chain consulting and software, and eventually led him to Shanghai, MiCA, and the decision to jump head-first into decentralized identity. We dig into why MiCA's early drafts convinced him that Web3 would need a decentralized identity primitive to survive, and how zkMe is now serving millions of verified users while staying fully privacy-first and compliant. Together we unpack what zero-knowledge proofs actually are (in human language), why Alex thinks ZK is more foundational than blockchains themselves, and how zk-based KYC can both meet FATF-level requirements and keep users pseudonymous until regulators really have grounds to pierce the veil. We explore the tension between regulators who are increasingly open to ZK approaches and compliance officers who've done things the same way for 40 years, as well as how stablecoins, self-custodial wallets and secondary markets are forcing a rethink of identity and risk.From open banking ZK credentials and under-collateralized lending, to AI agents, the “machine economy,” and the business model behind decentralized compliance, Alex explains where zkMe is growing next and why he sees ZK identity as an anti-cyclical bet on crypto's regulated future.

Compliance feels safer than ethics. You can tick the boxes, point to the policies, and stay in your head without engaging the emotional discomfort. But what if that's exactly the problem? In this episode, Dr Yael Cass introduces the concept of "compliance plus," a thoughtful, human-centred approach that brings intention and reflection into the systems schools rely on. Yael explains why international schools often have confusing organisational structures that look like "a bowl of spaghetti," why we still call operational professionals "support staff," and how the lack of clear systems triggers what she calls organisational sensemaking, where people start thinking about threats to themselves rather than collective goals. You'll learn why job descriptions in most schools haven't been reviewed in years even though roles have completely evolved, how professional development decisions are often made based on visibility or personal rapport with leadership rather than clear criteria, and why giving HR real strategic authority could reduce the overwhelming administrative load on principals and heads of school. Yael shares practical steps: look for gaps between what's written and what's actually happening, audit one area like recruitment for alignment with your values, and send an anonymous survey asking whether your appraisal system actually supports people or just ticks boxes. This conversation challenges how you think about structure, fairness, and what it means to build a workplace where the people who serve your students can actually flourish. Resources & Links Mentioned:Dr Yael Cass and NexGen Talent GroupDr Yael Cass on LinkedInEpisode PartnersInternational Centre for Coaching in Education (Use discount code SHANE5 for 5% off)International Curriculum AssociationJoin Shane's Intensive Leadership Programme at educationleaders.co/intensiveShane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.You can find Shane on LinkedIn and Bluesky. or shaneleaning.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every now and then you meet someone who comes from a world so far from your own that you expect the conversation to be polite, distant, and maybe a bit abstract. That's what I thought when Warren Yu joined us for Creative Leaders Unplugged. He carries decades of experience inside one of the most rigid and hierarchical systems imaginable, the U.S. military and government. I come from design, creativity, messy entrepreneurship. Two planets, right? But from the very first minute, something unexpected happened. We didn't meet as a military officer and a designer. We met as humans. He told stories about family, heritage, loss, identity, the same stories we all carry whether we come from Shanghai, Hungary, New York or Haarlem. That's when I realised: the starting point for creative leadership is always the same. Strip away the titles, the roles, the armour. Ask someone who they are. And then simply listen. What unfolded after that was like watching a movie. Warren is one of those natural storytellers who pulls you straight into the world he's lived in, from his grandfather's assassination to CIA front companies to being accused of "witchcraft and black magic" on a Navy ship because he dared to bring a new idea into a rigid system. And still, somehow, everything he said resonated deeply with what we talk about in design thinking. The power of culture over technology. The need to make it safe to fail. The importance of "yes, and…". The courage to hold space for others. The leader's job of clearing obstacles so people can run freely. At one point he describes his design studio, a simple conference room he quietly transformed into a kind of pirate ship inside the system. A place where people could bring fragile ideas, experiment, fail, recover, collaborate across ranks and cultures. A NICU for innovation, he called it. And I thought: yes, this is creative leadership in its purest form. Not the shiny version. The subversive version. The courageous, slightly rebellious, meaningful version. What struck me most is how his whole journey mirrors something many creative leaders recognise: being an outsider, navigating contradictions, learning to adapt, holding multiple perspectives, and seeing what others miss. The pirate who doesn't disrupt for ego, but for the greater good. We ended our conversation with one simple question: What are you looking forward to? His answer was surprisingly soft and human, to help people, to create meaning, to help organisations rediscover their purpose when they've drifted away from it. That's the thing about pirates. They're not trying to burn the ship. They're trying to remind everyone why they're sailing in the first place. This episode is full of stories, insights, emotion, humour and hard-earned wisdom. Honestly, we could have talked for hours. But I hope the part we captured inspires anyone who feels stuck in a system, anyone wondering how to make change from the inside. Maybe the answer isn't to break the system. Maybe it's to create a small space where new possibilities can breathe. A place where people feel safe to bring their ideas, their doubts, their scars. A place where stories can be told. A place where pirates are welcome. Enjoy the episode. And Warren, go write that book. The world needs it.  

A universal key. Over a hundred muted screens in Shanghai. A debatable, possibly illegal act that went viral—and exposed a deep, shared frustration: the elevator ads no one asked for and no one can escape. In the shared space of an elevator, who gets the final say? / Round Table's Happy Place (17:17)! On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun

During the Spring Festival, the melodious tunes of traditional Chinese instruments can be heard in many places, serving as festive reminders that it is indeed the time of the Chinese New Year.  Recorded by David Ge.

"I used sections of Chinese instruments from the original recording to create the piece. I used samplers to make the drone sounds; stretched the original tracks to make the sound shorter or longer; added big delay, echo and reverb to create the ambience sound." Shanghai spring festival reimagined by Ziyun Lu.

#170: As we ease into the holiday season, we're revisiting a beautiful conversation with scholar Xuelei Huang about her book Scents of China: A Modern History of Smell. You'll definitely want to gift this aromatic treasure to yourself, or someone you love!In this episode, Frauke sits down with University of Edinburgh Senior Lecturer and author Xuelei Huang to discuss her new book Scents of China: A Modern History of Smell. In the conversation she reveals a unique perspective on the smellscapes that permeated Chinese life from the eighteenth through mid-twentieth century. Xuelei explains the concept of "smell as the stranger" and shares some of the rich olfactory imagery of 18th century China through references in the novel Dream of the Red Chamber. She then tells how nineteenth century Shanghai shows an exemplary depiction of deodorization, which started to happen at that time. And how a subsequent (re)perfuming changed the olfactory smellscape of China once again. Xuelei furthermore showcases the unique way Mao Zedong used olfactory tactics to transform politics in the early twentieth century. Whether you know a lot about Chinese history or not, this conversation will give you new perspectives and leave you longing to explore more.Learn more about Xuelei Huang here: ⁠https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/xuelei-huang⁠Check out her book Scents of China: A Modern History of Smell.Follow Frauke on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@an_aromatic_life ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Frauke's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.anaromaticlife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn about Frauke's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scent*Tattoo Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Yitzchak Trebitsch was an active participant - under various names - in some of the twentieth century's most important events: mass immigration, WWI wartime espionage, radical right-wing Germany, Chinese civil war and the Japanese invasion during WWII. But in the end he was a nobody. His death was attributed variously to Nazi poison, Allied vengeance, Buddhist enemies, or enraged Jews. His story is stranger than fiction, but there are important lessons we can take from it.   Timestamps [0:03:07] Origins: Hungarian Jewish Childhood [0:04:40] Early Crimes: Theft and Deception [0:07:54] Religious Transformations: Conversions and Missionaries [0:11:00] Political Ambitions: Brief Parliamentary Career [0:18:23] Wartime Intrigue: Espionage and Escapes [0:28:00] Political Extremism: Far-Right Conspiracies [0:35:00] Global Wanderings: International Adventures [0:41:30] Spiritual Journey: Becoming a Buddhist Monk [0:45:00] World War Machinations: Nazi and Japanese Connections [0:48:44] Final Act: Decline in Shanghai

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting the two countries' constructive role in promoting a multipolar world (01:16). China again calls on Japan to clarify its position on the Taiwan question, criticizing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks that continue to provoke international backlash (16:16). China Eastern Airlines is redefining long-haul travel with the launch of the world's longest commercial flight, linking Shanghai with the Argentinian capital (37:28).

En 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland ouvre ses portes et... Wow. C'est DUR. Le parc est tout ptit, c'est la cata. Et avec l'ouverture de Shanghai quelques années plus tard, bien plus grand et qui affiche une grosse ambition, on se dit que c'est mal barré. SAUF QUE ! Depuis Hong Kong a retroussé ses manches, et même s'il a encore de gros manques, il a de très grosses qualités à mettre en avant ! Alors comment on y va ? Est-ce que c'est difficile ou cher ? Quels sont les énormes BANGER du coin ? Et surtout... Quel premier avis sur le futur land Frozen que Disneyland Paris va également avoir ? Charleen est allée enquêter sur place et elle nous raconte ! Découvrez tout ce que notre association a à offrir et soutenez-nous sur Patreon ! TOUS les podcasts Élabète en UN SEUL podcast, c'est possible en cherchant "Élabète" dans votre appli préférée ! Ou sur http://elabete.lepodcast.fr

Alors que la France affiche un déficit commercial record vis-à-vis de la Chine (47 milliards d'euros), Emmanuel Macron cherche à obtenir des transferts de technologies venus de Pékin. Un basculement historique qui redéfinit les rapports de force industriels entre l'Europe et la Chine. Le déplacement d'Emmanuel Macron en Chine intervient dans un contexte de déséquilibre commercial massif au profit de Pékin. Longtemps, la Chine exportait surtout des biens d'entrée de gamme. Ce temps est révolu. Désormais, Pékin expédie vers l'Europe des voitures électriques, des panneaux solaires, des batteries, ou encore des composants électroniques. Autrement dit, tout ce dont l'Europe a besoin pour réussir sa transition énergétique. Face à cette montée en puissance, la France doit revoir sa stratégie : accueillir sur son territoire des entreprises chinoises, créer de l'emploi et, surtout, récupérer du savoir-faire, ce qu'on appelle des transferts de technologies. Ce mouvement illustre un changement de rôle inédit entre la Chine et les Occidentaux. Pendant quarante ans, les technologies venaient d'Europe vers les usines chinoises. Aujourd'hui, c'est l'inverse. À lire aussiEn visite en Chine, Emmanuel Macron plaide pour un «rééquilibrage» des relations commerciales Renault, Forvia, Orano : quand les groupes français apprennent en Chine L'exemple le plus spectaculaire est celui du secteur automobile. Renault a ouvert l'an dernier à Shanghai un centre de développement dédié à l'électrique. Objectif : apprendre auprès des meilleurs ingénieurs chinois. Le résultat est plus que concret, puisque la nouvelle Twingo électrique, produite en Europe mais développée en Chine, a été conçue deux fois plus vite que les standards européens. Même dynamique pour l'équipementier automobile Forvia, qui travaille avec le géant chinois BYD, devenu premier constructeur mondial de voitures électriques. Ou encore le groupe français Orano, désormais associé au chinois XTC dans l'extraction et le traitement de métaux critiques. Ces exemples illustrent le renversement stratégique en cours. Ce sont désormais les industriels français qui viennent chercher des méthodes, des technologies et un tempo industriel en Chine – ce que certains appellent désormais le « China speed ». À lire aussiBYD dépasse Tesla: comment le géant chinois des voitures électriques conquiert le monde Une stratégie à double tranchant La France veut bien sûr préserver sa souveraineté industrielle. Mais Pékin y voit aussi son intérêt. En partageant certaines technologies, la Chine maintient son accès au marché européen, dans un contexte de tensions commerciales croissantes. Ces collaborations permettent aussi à Pékin de sécuriser des partenariats scientifiques, la France et l'Europe restant des leaders en publications de recherche, ce qui demeure un atout stratégique pour la Chine. Enfin, Pékin cherche à diversifier ses alliances face aux États-Unis et à montrer qu'elle peut être un partenaire – pas seulement un concurrent. Mais la France n'est pas seule sur les rangs. La compétition ne se joue plus uniquement entre l'Europe et la Chine. Elle se joue au sein même de l'Union européenne. Hongrie, Espagne et d'autres pays cherchent, eux aussi, à attirer les investissements chinois. Et dans cette course, chacun veut obtenir sa part du savoir-faire technologique venu de Pékin. Reste une question centrale, décisive pour les années à venir : la France parviendra-t-elle à obtenir assez de transferts de technologies pour éviter une dépendance aux filières chinoises ? C'est tout le défi industriel – et géopolitique – des prochaines années. À lire aussiLa Chine est-elle vraiment en train de bousculer l'ordre technologique mondial?

① Xi, Macron meet and pledge cooperation on global crises and trade. How might this deepened China-France engagement influence broader China-EU relations and global multilateral coordination? (00:45) ② Japan drops out of the top 10 destinations for Chinese travelers after PM Takaichi's radical moves. What does this “Takaichi Fallout” reveal about the economic costs of political missteps in Japan? (13:31) ③Putin visits India amid Ukraine peace push. What's on the agenda? (26:28) ④ EU to launch antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp. What impact will it have for tech companies? (35:57) ⑤ China Eastern launches world's longest flight route from Shanghai to Argentina. What does this milestone say about China-Latin America ties? (44:31)

Help us keep the conversations going in 2026. Donate to Conversations with Tyler today. Dan Wang argues that China is a nation of engineers while America is a nation of lawyers, and this distinction explains everything from subway construction to pandemic response to why Chinese citizens will never have yards with dogs. His prescription: America should become 20% more engineering-minded to fix its broken infrastructure, while China needs to be 50% more lawyerly so the Communist Party can stop strangling individual rights and the creative impulses of its people. But would a more lawyerly China constrain state power, or just create new tools for oppression? And aren't the American suburbs actually sterling achievements where the infrastructure works quite well? Tyler and Dan debate whether American infrastructure is actually broken or just differently optimized, why health care spending should reach 35% of GDP, how lawyerly influences shaped East Asian development differently than China, China's lack of a liberal tradition and why it won't democratize like South Korea or Taiwan did, its economic dysfunction despite its manufacturing superstars, Chinese pragmatism and bureaucratic incentives, a 10-day itinerary for Yunnan,  James C. Scott's work on Zomia, whether Beijing or Shanghai is the better city, Liu Cixin and why volume one of The Three-Body Problem is the best, why contemporary Chinese music and film have declined under Xi, Chinese marriage markets and what it's like to be elderly in China, the Dan Wang production function, why Stendhal is his favorite novelist and Rossini's Comte Ory moves him, what Dan wants to learn next, whether LLMs will make Tyler's hyper-specific podcast questions obsolete, what flavor of drama their conversation turned out to be, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded October 31st, 2025. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Dan on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Timestamps 00:00:00 - American infrastructure and suburban life 00:05:18 - American vs. Chinese infrastructure buildouts... 00:12:25 - And health care investment 00:17:52 - Chinese suburbs 00:20:10 - The existing lawyerly influence in East Asia  00:25:12 - China's lack of a liberal tradition 00:29:35 - Why China's won't democratize 00:33:49 - China's economic disfunction  00:38:44 - China's expansionism  00:41:55 - Chinese pragmatism and bureaucratic incentives 00:46:50 - Chinese cities and regional culture 00:59:44 - James C. Scott, Zomia, and elite culture 01:06:27 - A 10-day Yunnan itinerary 01:11:57 - On Chinese arts, literature, and cultural expression 01:18:23 - The Dan Wang production function 01:30:34 - Tyler's grand strategy, or lack thereof  

This week on Sinica, I speak with Zhong Na, a novelist and essayist whose new piece, "Murder House," appears in the inaugural issue of Equator — a striking new magazine devoted to longform writing that crosses borders, disciplines, and cultures. In January 2024, a young couple, both Tsinghua-educated Google engineers living in a $2.5 million Silicon Valley home, became the center of a tragedy that captivated Chinese social media far more than American outlets. Zhong Na explores how the case became a collective Rorschach test — a mirror held up to contemporary Chinese society, exposing cracks in the myths of meritocracy, the prestige of global tech firms, and shifting notions of gender, class, and the Chinese dream itself. We discuss the gendered reactions online, the dimming of America's appeal, the emotional costs of the immigrant success story, and the craft of writing about tragedy with compassion but without sentimentality.5:06 – How the story first reached Zhong Na, and the Luigi Mangione comparison 7:05 – Discovering she attended the same Chengdu high school as the alleged murderer Chen Liren 8:10 – The collaboration with Equator and Joan Didion's influence 10:30 – Education, class, and the cracks in China's meritocracy myth 16:01 – Tiger mothers vs. lying flat: two responses to a rigged system 19:12 – The pandemic and the dimming of the American dream 22:49 – Chinese men as perpetrators: immigrant stress and the loss of patriarchal privilege 25:56 – The gender war online: moral autopsy and victim-blaming 30:25 – The obsession with the ex-girlfriend and attraction to the accused 34:37 – The murder house, Chinese numerology, and the rise of Gen Z metaphysics 37:08 – Geopolitics, the China Initiative, and rethinking America as a destination 39:42 – Craft and moral compass: learning from Didion and Janet Malcolm 42:31 – Zhong Na's fiction: writing Chinese experiences without catering to Western expectationsPaying it forward: Gavin Jacobson and the editorial team at EquatorRecommendations: Zhong Na: Elsewhere by Yan Ge Kaiser: Made in Ethiopia, documentary by Xinyan Yu and Max Duncan (available on PBS)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After an unexpected year-long break, Amelia returns to Voices of Inspiration with a candid look at why the past year pulled her in a different direction and how she found her way back to the mic. In this episode, she reflects on a year shaped by significant challenges, including a family emergency that required her full attention. She also reflects on completing 100 Things to Do in South Carolina Before You Die and what's ahead for 2026.Now that the manuscript is turned in and life feels steadier, Amelia is back behind the mic with a clearer understanding of why these conversations matter and why this season felt like the right time to return.This season includes interviews with homestay owners in China, specifically in Shanghai and Zhejiang, whose work supports their communities through local hiring, cultural preservation, and the use of homegrown or locally sourced products.Whether you've been listening from the start or tuning in for the first time, this episode brings you up to date and sets the direction for what's ahead.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Aaron's introduction to the paranormal wasn't gentle — it was violent, shocking, and unlike anything he expected. As co-founder of the NW Paranormal Investigative Team, he has spent years exploring hauntings, dark energy, and unexplained phenomena. But nothing prepared him for the case that changed everything. When his team was called to assist with an exorcism, Aaron watched his partner, June, perform something he still struggles to fully understand — the physical removal of a presence no one could see, yet everyone in the room could feel. What happened next forced Aaron to question not only the nature of demons… but the methods people turn to when they're desperate for relief. Including the dangerous belief that Satan himself can be invoked for “help.” Today, Aaron shares that frightening experience, along with his encounters inside Portland's infamous Shanghai tunnels — one of the city's most paranormally active and historically brutal locations. From dark entities to human spirits with unfinished stories, Aaron's journey through the shadows of the Pacific Northwest offers a rare look at the realities of investigating the supernatural. This is Part Two of our conversation. #paranormal #exorcism #paranormalinvestigations #shanghaitunnels #demonicencounter #realghoststories #thegravetalks #hauntings #supernatural #demonology #portlandhistory #trueparanormal Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Aaron's introduction to the paranormal wasn't gentle — it was violent, shocking, and unlike anything he expected. As co-founder of the NW Paranormal Investigative Team, he has spent years exploring hauntings, dark energy, and unexplained phenomena. But nothing prepared him for the case that changed everything. When his team was called to assist with an exorcism, Aaron watched his partner, June, perform something he still struggles to fully understand — the physical removal of a presence no one could see, yet everyone in the room could feel. What happened next forced Aaron to question not only the nature of demons… but the methods people turn to when they're desperate for relief. Including the dangerous belief that Satan himself can be invoked for “help.” Today, Aaron shares that frightening experience, along with his encounters inside Portland's infamous Shanghai tunnels — one of the city's most paranormally active and historically brutal locations. From dark entities to human spirits with unfinished stories, Aaron's journey through the shadows of the Pacific Northwest offers a rare look at the realities of investigating the supernatural. #paranormal #exorcism #paranormalinvestigations #shanghaitunnels #demonicencounter #realghoststories #thegravetalks #hauntings #supernatural #demonology #portlandhistory #trueparanormal Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Gold has been on fire, rising 60% this year. Derek Macpherson, CEO of West Point Gold, attributes this to central bank buying and an increasing number of Western investors. The shift in physical gold from West to East is a response to the weaponization of the SWIFT system, prompting nations to diversify reserves. The U.S. dollar remains dominant, but the physical gold market, particularly in Shanghai, is gaining influence. For investors, the initial phase of a gold bull market sees physical gold outperforming, but as it matures, gold equities and producers become more attractive.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

7/8 The Unfilial Son and the Trauma of Informing — Tanya Branigan — This segment recounts the 1970 execution of Fu Zhong Mo, a devoted Communist Party member who was denounced following her criticism of Mao. Her seventeen-year-old son, Jiang Hong Bing, informed state authorities against his mother, subordinating filial obligation to worship of Mao Zedong. Fu was publicly executed, and her corpse was subsequently moved multiple times by authorities. Jiang lives with severe guilt, characterizing himself as an "unfilial son" and tormented by the knowledge that he and his father directly facilitated her judicial murder. 1967 SHANGHAI

On today's episode we begin by discussing China's arbitrary detaining of an Indian transit passenger in Shanghai, and how that connects with China's territorial disputes with both India and Japan, as well as China's cult-like believe in the "One China" propaganda. Next, we look at a small group of pastors who were arrested in October, and how they turned their cells into outreach centers, and avoided beating and torture (for now). They hope to return to prison soon (seriously)! And last, as we go through this week's Pray for China cities, a number of things come up, including my memories of a good friend (Dan the Man), China's state propaganda shop, and the dog restaurants of Tieli. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post new/unique Chinese city prayer profiles every single day. Also, you can email me any questions or comments (bfwesten at gmail dot com) and find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us! Indian Woman Detained in China for Not Having Chinese Passport https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/immigration/indian-woman-s-detention-at-china-airport-sparks-delhi-beijing-row AsiaHarvest.org - Another small, precious tribe in the mountains of western Myanmar are the 400 Lama people, with an additional 150 living across the border in Arunachal Pradesh, India. They first heard the Gospel in the 50s, and the majority of Lama people are Christians today! Joyful in Jail https://chinapartnership.org/blog/2025/11/joyful-in-jail/ "Tiger Chair" and other Chinese Communist Torture Methods https://www.vice.com/en/article/tiger-chairs-electric-batons-and-chili-oil-report-finds-chinese-police-are-still-torturing-suspects/ Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… Pray for China (Dec 1-7): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-dec-1-7-2025 4am Conversation with a Homeless Man (in Rail Power/Tieli) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/4am-conversation-with-a-homeless Subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) and send any questions or comments to (bfwesten at gmail dot com). You can find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us! Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Talk again soon!