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In part two of our deep dive into China (and part four of our socialist organization series), we break down how Mao attempted to dialectically sublate a national front and a united front. We explore the structural inclusion of the "patriotic national bourgeoisie" into the block of four classes (symbolized by the stars on the Chinese flag) and contrast it with classical Soviet developmental theory and orthodox Marxism.We also dive into:- The historical debate between Chen Duxiu, Li Dazhao, Lenin, and Trotsky.- Why modern "Hoxhaists" and Left Communists consider New Democracy to be revisionist.- The evolution of class structures under Deng Xiaoping and Jiang Zemin's "Three Represents" doctrine (allowing billionaires into the Party).- The reality of modern China's development: Is it a transitioning socialist project, or an hyper-competent form of state capitalism and developmental liberalism?Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for Episode 5, where we pivot to National Frontism and National Bolshevism.Journal ArticlesDirlik, A. (1970). The ideological foundations of the Chinese Revolution. Journal of Contemporary History, 5(3), 39–54.Dittmer, L. (1977). Line struggle: Notes on its organizational context and theoretical development. Modern China, 3(3), 303–312.Fogel, J. A. (1980). Ai Siqi, establishment intellectual by Joshua A. Fogel. Modern China, 6(1), 23–47.Hammond, E. R. (1978). Marxism and the mass line [Doctoral dissertation, University of California, Berkeley]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.Korolev, A. (2017). De-ideologized mass line, regime responsiveness, and state-society relations. China Review, 17(2), 7–36.Lyman, S. V. (1970). The Chinese Communist Party in the United Front, 1937–1945 [Doctoral dissertation, University of California, Berkeley]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.Mazur, M. G. (1995). The United Front of the 1940s: A social and cultural perspective. Modern China, 21(4), 431–456.Selden, M. (1971). The Yenan Way in revolutionary China. The China Quarterly, (45), 263–294.Steiner, H. A. (1951). Current mass line tactics in Communist China. The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 277(1), 422–436.Teiwes, F. C. (1978). The origins of rectification: Inner-party purgation in the 1930s. The China Quarterly, (74), 181–201.Tokuda, N. (1971). The mass line during the Yenan period. The China Quarterly, (47), 1–18.Townsend, J. R. (1967). Political participation in Communist China. University of California Press.Womack, B. (1980). The phase of de-Maoization in China. China Report, 16(1), 7–21.Womack, B. (1991). Mao Zedong and the sinification of Marxism. The China Quarterly, (126), 1–15.Young, G. (1980). On New Democracy and the transition to socialism. Modern China, 6(1), 3–22.Books & Primary SourcesCoble, P. M. (2023). The collapse of Nationalist China: How Chiang Kai-shek lost China's civil war. Cambridge University Press.Elbaum, M. (2018). Revolution in the air: Sixties radicals turn to Lenin, Mao and Che. Verso Books.Hirata, K. (2024). Making Mao's steelworks: Industrial Manchuria and the transnational origins of Chinese socialism. Cambridge University Press.Karl, R. E. (2010). Mao Zedong and China in the twentieth-century world: A concise history. Duke University Press.Li, H. (2024). Fighting on the cultural front: U.S.-China relations in the Cold War. Columbia University Press.Lin, C. (2019). Mass line. In C. Sorace, I. Franceschini, & N. Loubere (Eds.), Afterlives of Chinese Communism: Political concepts from Mao to Xi (p. 122). ANU Press.Lovell, J. (2019). Maoism: A global history. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.Lowe, D. M. (1966). The function of "China" in Marx, Lenin, and Mao. University of California Press.Mao, Z. (1940). On New Democracy. Marxists Internet Archive.Mao, Z. (1977). A critique of Soviet economics. Monthly Review Press.Moufawad-Paul, J. (2016). Continuity and rupture: Philosophy in the Maoist terrain. Zero Books.Schram, S. R. (Ed.). (2005). Mao's road to power: Revolutionary writings 1912–1949: Vol. VII. New Democracy, 1939–1941. M.E. Sharpe.Zheng, Q. (Ed.). (2020). An ideological history of the Communist Party of China (Vol. 2) (L. Sun & S. Bryant, Trans.). Royal Collins Publishing Group.Send us Fan Mail Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic,Julian, Drea, Free Beer 

Acknowledgement of Country//News Headlines:Opposition to Corrections Amendment Bill 2026Protesters oppose AI data centre expansion in Naarm's west and northPhilippines: Revised rules threaten Indigenous land rights.Tasmania: Scientists and protesters oppose renewed salmon farming licences// In the lead up to our chat with Kristie Hoskins, Priya and Kate discussed issues affecting renters, including the use of cameras throughout rental inspections, enforcement of minimum standards, and how the power dynamic between tenants and landlords plays into issues.// We spoke with Kristie Hoskins, a Bendigo renter and housing advocate campaigning to strengthen the rights of tenants during routine rental inspections. Concerned about the growing use of camera technology by some real estate agents and the applicability of rental records for home loans, she's launched petitions in both the Victorian and Federal parliaments calling for stronger protections for renters. We discussed the increasing use of cameras during rental inspections, what rights tenants currently have, and the changes Kristie is pushing for through her petitions. To follow Kristie's work visit her Facebook page, and find her petition to protect renters against invasive recording throughout rental inspections here.// Dr Josh Pallas, Legal Director at Climate Defenders Australia, joined us to discuss NSW Police's recent move to drop all remaining charges against people arrested at Rising Tide's 2024 People's Blockade action, where hundreds of people entered Newcastle Harbour to protest the export of coal out of the world's largest coal port. Climate Defenders Australia, a legal service dedicated to the rights of frontline environmental and climate defenders, represented over 100 People's Blockade arrestees, and had repeatedly petitioned for the withdrawal of their anti-protest charges after NSW Police's failure to prosecute a set of test cases.// We heard from a speech made by Journalist, Wendy Bacon, at a Sydney rally held by healthcare workers in solidarity with Palestine at the NSW Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency HQ on 26 July 2026. In the speech, Wendy speaks about never forgetting to foreground Palestine even though the fall out for civil liberties can be very confronting, before speaking about the actions of Dr Peter McDonald, an eminent cardiologist who was suspended because of alleged anti-semitism remarks he made about Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad. Vivien Langford of 3CR's Climate Action Show recorded the piece and also provides a brief introduction. You can catch the Climate Action Show on Mondays 5-6pm.//Zheng Chin is a community organiser and member of the Save Preston Market action group who has written a PhD in urban planning about the successful campaign to save Preston Market from demolition. Kim Chow-Evans is a creative arts therapist and filmmaker with a background in social justice and community work. She is currently filming a documentary on the campaign to save Preston Market, called The People's Market. We were joined by both Zheng and Kim to speak about the latest developments in the campaign to save Preston Market, including what the recent heritage protections mean for the market's future, whether it remains under threat, the experience documenting the campaign, and the recent community push to rename Reservoir Library after Councillor Gaetano Greco, an integral figure in the Save Preston Market campaign's success who passed in 2025. To contribute to the production of the documentary visit the Australian Cultural Fund donation page.//

Chinese autonomous driving companies are expanding their presence in Europe through partnerships with local mobility platforms, fleet operators and automakers, amid efforts by European governments to enable testing and future commercial deployment.在欧洲各国政府推动自动驾驶开展测试及未来商业化落地的背景下，中国自动驾驶企业正通过与当地出行平台、车队运营商以及车企合作，拓展欧洲市场。We Ride said on Aug 3 that it had formed a strategic partnership with Danish shared electric mobility provider Green Mobility.文远知行于 8 月 3 日表示，已与丹麦共享电动出行服务商 GreenMobility 达成战略合作。The partners aim to launch a public robotaxi service in Denmark in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.双方计划在获得监管许可后，于 2027 年上半年在丹麦推出面向公众的自动驾驶出租车服务。Denmark is WeRide's first Nordic market and its sixth in Europe.丹麦是文远知行开拓的首个北欧市场，也是其在欧洲布局的第六个市场。The service will use WeRide's GXR, an EU‑compliant Level 4 autonomous vehicle.该服务将采用文远知行 GXR 车型，这是一款符合欧盟标准的 L4 级自动驾驶车辆。It is capable of operating without a human driver in designated areas and under specified conditions, according to the company.据该企业介绍，这款车辆可在划定区域及特定条件下实现无安全员运行。The partnership will draw on GreenMobility's experience in local fleet operations and shared mobility.本次合作将发挥 GreenMobility 在本土车队运营与共享出行领域的经验优势。Testing and deployment will be carried out in cooperation with Danish road and transport authorities and in accordance with Danish and EU regulations, the companies said.两家企业表示，测试与落地工作将和丹麦道路交通主管部门协同推进，遵守丹麦及欧盟相关法规。Tony Han, founder and CEO of WeRide, said the partnership could serve as a scalable model for deploying autonomous mobility services in new international markets.文远知行创始人兼首席执行官韩旭表示，本次合作可以成为面向海外新兴市场规模化落地自动驾驶出行服务的参考模式。The Danish project comes as European countries seek greater coordination on autonomous vehicle testing and deployment.在推进丹麦项目的同时，欧洲各国正谋求在自动驾驶车辆测试与落地方面加强协同。In June, 18 EU member states signed a joint declaration of intent to establish large‑scale cross‑border test beds for autonomous vehicles.6 月，18 个欧盟成员国签署联合意向声明，计划搭建大规模跨境自动驾驶车辆测试平台。The initiative covers autonomous vehicle use cases in public transport, freight and logistics.该举措覆盖公共交通、货运物流等自动驾驶应用场景。Participating countries will work on common approval principles and coordinated permitting procedures to aid large‑scale testing and future commercial deployment.参与国将制定统一审批准则、协同许可流程，助力大规模测试以及后续商业化落地。The declaration said moving from testing to real‑world deployment also requires consistent and predictable conditions for operating automated transport services across the EU single market.该声明指出，从测试阶段转向实际落地，还需要在欧盟单一市场内为自动驾驶出行服务营造稳定、可预期的运营环境。Baidu's autonomous ride‑hailing service Apollo Go and European mobility platform Freenow by Lyft began testing sixth‑generation RT6 autonomous vehicles in London on July 28.百度自动驾驶出行服务萝卜快跑与来福车旗下欧洲出行平台 FreeNow 于 7 月 28 日在伦敦开启第六代 RT6 自动驾驶车辆测试。The initial tests are being conducted with safety operators on board in the London borough of Brent, which includes both urban and suburban driving environments.首期测试在伦敦布伦特区开展，车辆配备车内安全员，该区域兼具城市与城郊道路环境。The partners plan to offer rides to the public in 2027, subject to regulatory approval.在取得监管审批后，合作双方计划 2027 年向普通民众开放乘车服务。Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai announced in June that it was preparing an autonomous mobility pilot in Luxembourg with European mobility platform Bolt and multinational automaker Stellantis.中国自动驾驶企业小马智行 6 月宣布，正联合欧洲出行平台博尔特以及跨国车企斯泰兰蒂斯，在卢森堡筹备自动驾驶出行试点项目。Pony.ai will provide the autonomous driving technology, Bolt will contribute its experience operating a ride‑hailing platform, and Stellantis will provide a midsize van built on a platform designed to support L4 autonomous driving, together with vehicle engineering and manufacturing expertise.小马智行输出自动驾驶技术，Bolt 提供网约车平台运营经验，斯泰兰蒂斯提供基于 L4 自动驾驶专属平台打造的中型厢式车，同时输出车辆工程与制造技术积累。In Zagreb, Croatia, Pony.ai is providing autonomous driving technology for a robotaxi service operated by mobility company Verne.在克罗地亚萨格勒布，小马智行向出行企业 Verne 运营的自动驾驶出租车服务提供自动驾驶技术。The service opened to the public in April, and passengers can book and pay for rides through Verne's app.该服务 4 月已面向公众开放，乘客可以通过 Verne 应用完成叫车与支付。Uber is also a partner in the Zagreb project.优步同样是萨格勒布项目的合作方。Verne said in April that rides would later be available through Uber's app.Verne 在 4 月表示，后续用户也可通过优步应用呼叫该自动驾驶车辆。The service had trained autonomous vehicle operators on board during the early phase of the rollout.项目落地初期，自动驾驶车辆配备经过培训的安全员随车。Ron Zheng, a senior partner at Roland Berger and head of its automotive practice in Asia, said Chinese autonomous driving companies need to adapt their algorithms using local data because European traffic rules, road signs and mixed‑traffic conditions differ markedly from those in China.罗兰贝格高级合伙人、亚太区汽车行业负责人郑赟表示，欧洲交通法规、道路标识以及混行路况和中国差异显著，中国自动驾驶企业需要利用当地数据完成算法适配。Their long‑term prospects will depend on how quickly they meet local regulatory requirements and build stable partnerships with European companies, Zheng said.郑赟称，这类企业的长期发展前景，取决于其满足当地监管要求的速度，以及能否和欧洲本土企业建立稳固合作关系。deployment /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/n. 部署；落地autonomous /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/adj. 自主的；自动驾驶的regulatory /ˈreɡjələtəri/adj. 监管的；规章的algorithm /ˈælɡərɪðəm/n. 算法

In this podcast episode, Global Airspace Radar Editor Katarzyna Żmudzinska meets Zheng Tao, Co-Founder and President of AirSpace Innovation to talk about new entrants.As aviation evolves, the airspace is becoming home to an increasing number of new entrants, from drones and commercial space operations to high-altitude vehicles. While each presents its own operational challenges, are there common lessons that can help shape the future of ATM?Drawing on experience across UTM, commercial space and other emerging operational environments, Zheng explores what these sectors have in common, and how they are reshaping the roles of ANSPs, regulators and air traffic controllers.The conversation also examines international approaches to airspace integration and discusses what different regions can learn from each other. 

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In partnership with RENDR Festival and supported by the National Talent Academy for VFX, we are delighted to present this very special speaker series. Recorded live at RENDR 2026 in Banana Block, Belfast, we spoke with Belfast-born stand up, director, animator, and Associate Creative Director at BUCK, Jennifer Zheng. Her BAFTA-nominated short film Tough – exploring the complexities of her and her mother's cultural identities – has screened at over 80 international festivals, including Sundance and SXSW, and received 17 awards. Alongside her directorial work, Zheng has collaborated with global clients such as Netflix, Google DeepMind, Headspace, and The White Stripes. Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-director-designer-animator-jennifer-zhengThis series of talks was recorded in The Spinners Mill Studio, a podcast and DJ studio based in Banana Block offering tailored solutions for DJ sessions, small-scale events and podcasting from concept to final distribution. Follow them on Insta / Facebook / TikTokJennifer ZhengJen learned to draw the normal way: by drawing the same boiled egg for a month because her dad told her 'Da Vinci started that way' – he didn't*. After eggs, she drew exclusively Hollywood A-lister headshots with the grid method: Her Angelina Jolie was spectacular. Now Jen has found a career where drawing the same thing over and over isn't considered crazy: animation.She grew up Chinese in the rolling concrete flats of Belfast, Northern Ireland where it was so white she would sometimes forget that she was Asian ... so the other girls at school would complain that their fake tan kept rubbing off, and she'd say back 'I dunno what's wrong with you girls, because mine never comes off.' The prejudices she experienced growing up taught her the importance of empathy, which is a theme that permeates her work. Her short film Tough on her and her mother's conflicting cultural identities was nominated for a BAFTA, won 17 awards, and screened at over 80 international film festivals including Sundance and SXSW. She is currently Associate Creative Director at BUCK and has worked with clients like The White Stripes, Netflix, Headspace & Google Deepmind. Notably, she's led the design of genitals & illustrations for OMGYes, co-wrote & creative directed a short for GitHub starring Phil Wang, and recently directed the animated portion of David Wilson's music video for Mabel ‘Look At My Body pt.II' – a psychedelic feminist retelling of the original sin. On the side, she is an award-winning stand-up comedian, Playgrounds In Motion London host, erotica zine publisher, and t-shirt tiedyer.*Da Vinci never repeatedly drew eggs, this seems to be a China-specific conspiracy.Website / InstagramRENDR FestivalThis is a unique event celebrating creative craft and artistry in a fully immersive two-day festival exploring the space between Creativity and Technology. Ignite your imagination with inspiring speakers from the worlds of Film, Gaming, Animation, Immersive, and more! Learn from the best, with 30+ creatives from the likes of Netflix, Pixar, Walt Disney Studios, and Epic Games among others.Witness creative uses of new technology, explore the gallery of digital art, chow down at the food village or play in the arcade. You will be transported to the future, and provide you with unforgettable and inspirational nights.National Talent Academy for Visual EffectsAs the newest of the Academies, the National Talent Academy for VFX provides support and opportunities for anyone interested in a career in VFX. Launched in 2024, the National Talent Academy for VFX is an initiative of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, managed by Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet. Their mission is to transform aspiring VFX artists into industry-ready professionals while providing ongoing upskilling opportunities for current talent.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Emerald Legacy: Mei's Quest for Belonging Amidst the Peaks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-29-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在丽江的玉龙雪山，雪峰高耸入云，四周绿意盎然。En: In Lijiang, at the Yulong Snow Mountain, the snowy peaks tower into the clouds, surrounded by lush greenery.Zh: 薄雾缭绕，夏日的阳光透过白云，给大地洒下一片柔和的光辉。En: Thin mist shrouds the area, and sunlight filters through the white clouds, casting a gentle glow upon the earth.Zh: 梅是个年轻的姑娘，她对家族历史充满了好奇。En: Mei is a young woman, filled with curiosity about her family history.Zh: 虽然经常觉得与传统脱节，她暗自希望找到那份归属感。En: Although she often feels disconnected from tradition, she secretly hopes to find a sense of belonging.Zh: 有一天，梅和她的朋友李、郑一起出发去爬山。En: One day, Mei and her friends Li and Zheng set out to climb the mountain.Zh: 在一处古老的岩缝中，梅发现一个翠绿的玉坠。En: In an ancient rock crevice, Mei discovered an emerald-green jade pendant.Zh: 上面有一个古老的家族纹章，她的心顿时被好奇和激动填满。En: It bore an ancient family crest, and her heart was instantly filled with curiosity and excitement.Zh: 李是个迷信的人，她觉得这个玉坠可能带来厄运，提醒梅要小心。En: Li is a superstitious person, believing that this jade pendant might bring misfortune, and she warns Mei to be careful.Zh: 郑则不相信这些，他认为那不过是一块普通的玉石。En: Zheng, on the other hand, doesn't believe in such things and thinks it is just a common piece of jade.Zh: 梅不在意朋友的担心，她决定带着玉坠去找一位当地的历史学者。En: Mei doesn't mind her friends' concerns and decides to take the jade pendant to a local historian.Zh: 学者也许能揭示玉坠的秘密，帮助她更了解自己的家族。En: Perhaps the scholar can reveal the pendant's secrets and help her to better understand her family.Zh: 他们走在通往深山的小路上。En: They walked on a small path leading into the deep mountains.Zh: 突然，山脚传来一阵轰鸣，巨石崩落，形成了山体滑坡。En: Suddenly, a rumble came from the foot of the mountain, rocks crumbled, causing a landslide.Zh: 梅和朋友被困住，慌乱中，他们藏在了一块巨石后面。En: Mei and her friends were trapped, and in their panic, they took shelter behind a large boulder.Zh: 面对困境，梅努力镇定下来。En: Faced with adversity, Mei tried to calm herself.Zh: 她闭上眼睛，回忆起祖父曾讲述的，关于如何在山中保持冷静和智慧。En: She closed her eyes, recalling her grandfather's tales of how to stay calm and wise in the mountains.Zh: 梅握紧了玉坠，用它给自己力量。En: She held the jade pendant tightly, drawing strength from it.Zh: 终于，震动停息了，En: Finally, the tremors ceased.Zh: 李、郑用树枝和碎石拼出了一条路径，三人最终逃出生天。En: Li and Zheng used branches and debris to piece together a path, and the three of them eventually escaped to safety.Zh: 当他们找到哪位历史学者，梅满怀期待地把玉坠递上。En: When they found the historian, Mei handed over the jade pendant with anticipation.Zh: 学者仔细端详，微笑着确认，这正是梅家祖先世代相传的信物。En: The scholar examined it carefully and, smiling, confirmed it was indeed the heirloom passed down through generations of Mei's family.Zh: 梅得到了她一直渴求的答案，那一刻，她对自己的身份不再感到疑惑。En: Mei got the answers she had always sought, and in that moment, she no longer felt confused about her identity.Zh: 她感受到了来自祖先的温暖，朋友间的情谊也因为这次冒险而更为深厚。En: She felt the warmth of her ancestors, and the friendship with her companions was deepened through this adventure.Zh: 梅站在雪山下，望向远方的雪峰，心中生出无限的自信和骄傲。En: Standing at the foot of the snow-capped mountain, looking towards the distant peaks, Mei felt a surge of confidence and pride.Zh: 她找到了属于她的那份归属感，也找到了与朋友的新联结。En: She had found her sense of belonging and forged a new bond with her friends.Zh: 从那时起，梅再也不觉得孤单。En: From that moment on, she never felt alone again.Zh: 雪山见证了她的成长，翠绿的玉坠将她和过去紧紧相连。En: The snow mountain bore witness to her growth, and the emerald jade pendant tightly connected her to the past. Vocabulary Words:tower: 高耸lush: 盎然shrouds: 缭绕disconnected: 脱节secretly: 暗自crevice: 岩缝crest: 纹章superstitious: 迷信misfortune: 厄运heirloom: 信物adversity: 困境tremors: 震动debris: 碎石ancestors: 祖先confused: 疑惑surge: 生出witness: 见证excitement: 激动path: 路径boulder: 巨石identity: 身份confidence: 自信pride: 骄傲curiosity: 好奇tightly: 紧紧escape: 逃出生天anticipation: 期待discovery: 发现gently: 柔和wisdom: 智慧

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Nigel Seeley and Tim Dennis discuss the best betting options for the First Round matches at the WTA Washington DC Open and WTA Memphis tournament, as well as provide some updated outright winner picks. The tennis handicappers evaluate the trends, preview key matches and make predictions on best bets and value plays. 00:00 Round 1 Match Previews 01:44 WTA Washington DC Open Tournament Winner Market 0:14 WTA Washington DC Open Weather Conditions 05:12 Alexandra Eala vs. Qinwen Zheng 10:08 Anastasia Potapova vs. Venus Williams 15:42 WTA Memphis Winner Market 17:20 WTA Memphis Weather Conditions 18:14 Xiyu Wang vs. Caty Mcnally 22:02 Renata Zarazua vs Mccartney Kessler

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Alexandra Eala vs Qinwen Zheng — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their blockbuster FIRST ROUND clash at the 2026 Mubadala Citi DC Open (Washington Open), July 27 – August 2, 2026, on the outdoor hard courts of the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington, D.C.This is the draw everyone circled. Alex Eala arrives at a career-high World No. 28 after a breakout grass season — a WTA 125 title in Birmingham, a semifinal run in Berlin with two top-10 scalps, and a stunning Wimbledon fourth-round run that included beating defending champion Iga Swiatek. Qinwen Zheng, the Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist and former World No. 4, enters on a wildcard, now ranked outside the top 100 as she rebuilds from July 2025 elbow surgery and a stop-start return to the tour.Zheng leads the head-to-head 1-0, winning their only previous meeting 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-3 in the 2023 Asian Games semifinal. Three years on, the roles have almost completely reversed. Who wins in Washington?

À Shanghai, le président Xi Jinping a présenté la Chine comme un acteur central de la gouvernance mondiale de l'intelligence artificielle. Il a défendu une IA ouverte, coopérative et accessible, tout en insistant sur la sécurité, la supervision humaine et le contrôle des risques. Pékin annonce aussi 5 000 places de formation pour les pays en développement et la création de la WAICO, une nouvelle organisation internationale consacrée à la coopération en IA. Pour comprendre la portée politique et technologique de ce discours, je reçois Chang-Hui Zheng, présentatrice à CGTN et chercheure.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to the winners emerging each day at the 2026 Cranbrook Tennis Classic. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of VarnVlog, we are joined by Brandon Lightly to discuss the complex and often misunderstood history of Maoism. We dive deep into the theoretical underpinnings of the "mass line" and "new democracy," exploring how these concepts served as an internal critique of Marxism and a departure from Soviet-style bureaucracy.Key Topics Covered:Defining the Mass Line: Is it just populism, or a sophisticated leadership feedback loop?The Historical Origins: From the Hunan Report to the Long March and the second United Front.Theoretical Innovations: Mao's 1961 critique of Joseph Stalin and the rejection of the "Great Man" theory of history.Fragmentation: Why there are so many different Maoist tendencies (MLM, MIM, Third Worldism).Praxis: The rectification movement and the relationship between urban intellectuals and the rural peasantry.Journal ArticlesDirlik, A. (1970). The ideological foundations of the Chinese Revolution. Journal of Contemporary History, 5(3), 39–54.Dittmer, L. (1977). Line struggle: Notes on its organizational context and theoretical development. Modern China, 3(3), 303–312.Fogel, J. A. (1980). Ai Siqi, establishment intellectual by Joshua A. Fogel. Modern China, 6(1), 23–47.Hammond, E. R. (1978). Marxism and the mass line [Doctoral dissertation, University of California, Berkeley]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.Korolev, A. (2017). De-ideologized mass line, regime responsiveness, and state-society relations. China Review, 17(2), 7–36.Lyman, S. V. (1970). The Chinese Communist Party in the United Front, 1937–1945 [Doctoral dissertation, University of California, Berkeley]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.Mazur, M. G. (1995). The United Front of the 1940s: A social and cultural perspective. Modern China, 21(4), 431–456.Selden, M. (1971). The Yenan Way in revolutionary China. The China Quarterly, (45), 263–294.Steiner, H. A. (1951). Current mass line tactics in Communist China. The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 277(1), 422–436.Teiwes, F. C. (1978). The origins of rectification: Inner-party purgation in the 1930s. The China Quarterly, (74), 181–201.Tokuda, N. (1971). The mass line during the Yenan period. The China Quarterly, (47), 1–18.Townsend, J. R. (1967). Political participation in Communist China. University of California Press.Womack, B. (1980). The phase of de-Maoization in China. China Report, 16(1), 7–21.Womack, B. (1991). Mao Zedong and the sinification of Marxism. The China Quarterly, (126), 1–15.Young, G. (1980). On New Democracy and the transition to socialism. Modern China, 6(1), 3–22.Books & Primary SourcesCoble, P. M. (2023). The collapse of Nationalist China: How Chiang Kai-shek lost China's civil war. Cambridge University Press.Elbaum, M. (2018). Revolution in the air: Sixties radicals turn to Lenin, Mao and Che. Verso Books.Hirata, K. (2024). Making Mao's steelworks: Industrial Manchuria and the transnational origins of Chinese socialism. Cambridge University Press.Karl, R. E. (2010). Mao Zedong and China in the twentieth-century world: A concise history. Duke University Press.Li, H. (2024). Fighting on the cultural front: U.S.-China relations in the Cold War. Columbia University Press.Lin, C. (2019). Mass line. In C. Sorace, I. Franceschini, & N. Loubere (Eds.), Afterlives of Chinese Communism: Political concepts from Mao to Xi (p. 122). ANU Press.Lovell, J. (2019). Maoism: A global history. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.Lowe, D. M. (1966). The function of "China" in Marx, Lenin, and Mao. University of California Press.Mao, Z. (1940). On New Democracy. Marxists Internet Archive.Mao, Z. (1977). A critique of Soviet economics. Monthly Review Press.Moufawad-Paul, J. (2016). Continuity and rupture: Philosophy in the Maoist terrain. Zero Books.Schram, S. R. (Ed.). (2005). Mao's road to power: Revolutionary writings 1912–1949: Vol. VII. New Democracy, 1939–1941. M.E. Sharpe.Zheng, Q. (Ed.). (2020). An ideological history of the Communist Party of China (Vol. 2) (L. Sun & S. Bryant, Trans.). Royal Collins Publishing Group.Send us Fan Mail Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic,Julian, Drea, Free Beer 

A new study suggests that the way you deliver magnetic field stimulation to an Alzheimer's brain may matter just as much as the stimulation itself -- and the findings point toward a more personalized approach to treatment. In this episode, R Blank breaks down a 2025 study by Geng, Liu, Yan, and Zheng published in Brain Research, which compared intermittent versus continuous extremely low frequency magnetic field exposure in Alzheimer's disease mice. The results revealed that the optimal stimulation pattern depends on the stage of disease progression -- a finding with real implications for how we think about magnetic field therapies. R Blank also connects this to the broader body of research on ELF-MF and neurodegeneration that he and his father Doctor Martin Blank explored in their book Overpowered. In This Episode What extremely low frequency magnetic fields are and how researchers are studying them as a potential Alzheimer's therapy Why intermittent stimulation outperformed continuous stimulation in adult Alzheimer's mice -- and why the reverse was true in aged mice What theta and gamma brain wave oscillations have to do with memory and cognition Featured Study Read the full study: Intermittent ELF-MF exposure effectively ameliorates pathologic features associated with adult AD mice See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

The FBI won't discuss exactly how Chinese spy Xu Yanjun came to the attention of special agents. Xu was handling a GE Aviation engineer in Ohio who specialized in composite fan-blade technology. That engineer, David Zheng, had been approached by an official from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, on LinkedIn with a request to give a presentation. So Zheng ended up traveling from his home in Ohio to China in the summer of 2017. Zheng delivered a talk on aviation technology and met officials from China's Ministry of State Security. That meeting included Xu, who paid Zheng's travel expenses and gave him a stipend. U.S. officials found Zheng carrying thousands in cash on his way back. Over the next year, Cincinnati-based FBI Special Agent Bradley Hull was part of a team that flipped Zheng to lure Xu out of China and, ultimately, into an American prison cell. Xu was the first Chinese spy to be extradited to the United States to stand trial. Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories: https://sashaingber.substack.com/ For more information about the International Spy Museum, visit:  https://www.spymuseum.org/ And if you have feedback or want to hear about a particular topic,  you can reach us by email at spycast@spymuseum.org. This show is brought to you by N2K Networks, Goat Rodeo, and the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. This episode was produced by Flora Warshaw and the team at Goat Rodeo. At the International Spy Museum, Mike Mincey and Memphis Vaughan III are our video editors. Emily Rens is our graphic designer. Joshua Troemel runs our SPY social media. Amanda Ohlke is our Director of Adult Education and Mira Cohen is the Vice President of Programs. 

La dernière fois que je me suis fait une bonne bouffe, une question a popé dans ma tête : les aliments, ils viennent d'où ? D'où arrivent les tomates, patates, échalotes, haricots, prunes et pêches qu'on mange, est-ce que tout ça poussait miraculeusement en Europe dès la Préhistoire ? Eh bien sans surprise, c'est non ! En fait, beaucoup de fruits et de légumes ont leur propre histoire et leur propre géographie ! Alors on se lance au cœur de la marmite pour enquêter sur leurs origines, toutes passionnantes !Bonne écoute !

Listener discretion is advised! References: Buttner & Arlanger. (May 3, 2022). ST depression does not localise. Available: https://litfl.com/st-depression-does-not-localise/ Cannon, J. W., Khan, M. A., Raja, A. S., et al. (2017). Damage control resuscitation in patients with severe traumatic hemorrhage. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 82, 605-617. Kabra, R., Acharya, S., Kamat, S., & Kumar, S. (2022). ST-Segment Elevation in Lead aVR With Global ST-Segment Depression: Never Neglect Left Main Coronary Artery (LMCA) Occlusion. Cureus. Lee, G.-K., Hsieh, Y.-P., Hsu, S.-W., Lan, S.-J., & Soni, K. (2019). Value of ST‐segment change in lead aVR in diagnosing left main disease in Non‐ST‐elevation acute coronary syndrome—A meta‐analysis. Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology, 24. Morrison, C. A., Carrick, M. M., Norman, M. A., et al. (2011). Hypotensive Resuscitation Strategy Reduces Transfusion Requirements and Severe Postoperative Coagulopathy in Trauma Patients With Hemorrhagic Shock: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection & Critical Care, 70, 652-663. Rossaint, R., Afshari, A., Bouillon, B., et al. (2023). The European guideline on management of major bleeding and coagulopathy following trauma: sixth edition. Critical Care, 27. Tamura, A. (2014). Significance of lead aVR in acute coronary syndrome. World Journal of Cardiology, 6(7), 630. Uthamalingam, S., Zheng, H., Leavitt, M., Pomerantsev, E., Ahmado, I., Gurm, G. S., & Gewirtz, H. (2011). Exercise-Induced ST-Segment Elevation in ECG Lead aVR Is a Useful Indicator of Significant Left Main or Ostial LAD Coronary Artery Stenosis. JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, 4, 176–186. Weymouth, W., Long, B., Koyfman, A., & Winckler, C. (2019). Whole Blood in Trauma: A Review for Emergency Clinicians. The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 56, 491-498. Wang, A., Singh, V., Duan, Y., Su, X., Su, H., Zhang, M., & Cao, Y. (2020). Prognostic implications of ST‐segment elevation in lead aVR in patients with acute coronary syndrome: A meta‐analysis. Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology, 26.

Herzlich willkommen zu Ihrem morgendlichen Newsletter! Immer noch steht der Vorwurf der USA im Raum, dass der Iran die Produktion von Atomwaffen anstrebe. Allerdings hat das Land Uran inzwischen nahe an die Waffentauglichkeit angereichert. Dennoch sagt Trump einen geplanten Angriff ab, den ein sehr „akzeptabler Deal“ für die USA sei in Verhandlung. Die militärische Option bleibe dennoch bestehen. Gestern spätabends Ortszeit traf Putin in China ein. Der kleine aber feine Unterschied zum abgereisten US-Kollegen: Trump wurde bei seiner Landung von Chinas Vizepräsident Han Zheng empfangen – Putin jedoch von jemandem, der einen Rang unter Zheng steht. Wie werden die Gespräche über die Erdgas-Pipeline „Power of Siberia 2“ von Russland über die Mongolei nach China sein? Oder wird es weitere Abmachungen zur Ausbildung russischer Soldaten in China geben?

In this episode, we discuss: Bridging the Genetic Gap: Looking critically at how horticultural research transfers between high-THC cultivars and industrial hemp. The 13-Hour Photoperiod: Breaking the traditional 12/12 cycle to achieve a 39%–50% yield increase and a 9% THC boost. Linear Light Scaling: The direct relationship between light intensity and flower yield scaling all the way up to 1,800 micromoles under ambient CO2. The UV Reality Check: Why modern high-THC genetics actually showed a decrease in final cannabinoid and terpene content under supplemental UVA and UVB. Light Response Curves: Why relying on a single leaf measurement to guide your facility's light saturation point is fundamentally flawed. The Veg-to-Flower Transition: Practical SOPs for adjusting PPFD and DLI safely without shocking your canopy. Controlled Deficit Irrigation: How a single, targeted late-flower drought stress event triggers a 12%–13% spike in final THC and CBD content. The 60 PPM Phosphorus Rule: Looking at the established replication data proving that excess phosphorus wastes money, reduces yield efficiency, and impacts the environment. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Visit KIS Organics for commercial living soils, amendments, and consulting: https://www.kisorganics.com Grab Dr. Zheng's textbook, Handbook of Cannabis Production in Controlled Environments: https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Cannabis-Production-Controlled-Environments/dp/0367712571 Access Dr. Zheng's open-access research papers on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ciGdnWAAAAAJ&hl=en Connect with us on Instagram: @kisorganics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Australian agencies are entering a new operating reality where compliance reform, economic volatility, and rapid AI adoption are converging into a perfect storm, forcing leaders to rethink how they run and protect their businesses. In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Liam Garman speaks with National Australia Bank (NAB) executives Kate Bain and Lucy Zheng about the forces reshaping Australian real estate, from macroeconomic pressure to frontline operational realities, and what it takes to stay ahead in 2026. With anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reforms due in July, agencies face urgent changes to onboarding, risk, and due diligence, requiring immediate operational uplift across systems, training, and workflows. Early movers will reduce friction and regulatory exposure, while late adopters risk a costly compliance scramble once enforcement begins. At the same time, shifting interest rates and weakening confidence are reshaping buyer behaviour, with borrowing capacity and sentiment moving quickly. Artificial intelligence (AI) is also accelerating across real estate operations, improving efficiency in areas like lead handling and forecasting while introducing new risks around data integrity and privacy. Bain and Zheng share insights into how principals and directors can stay ahead, including where to seek professional banking and advisory support to navigate ongoing regulatory, economic, and operational change.

Join Dr. Dan and Z as they explore the transformative power of breathwork, psychedelics, and self-love. Discover personal stories of spiritual awakening, healing, and the journey from material success to soulful service.Key topicsBreath of fire meditation for energy regulationUsing breath to manage challenging psychedelic experiencesPersonal journey through ayahuasca and spiritual awakeningThe importance of self-love and inner harmonyFuture collaborations in healing retreats

Episode 224: Community Health Workers Dr. Arreaza: Today we will discuss a topic that, frankly, every single person listening, whether you're a medical student, a resident, a nurse, a family doctor, or any primary care provider, needs to really understand. We're talking about community health workers (CHWs). We are joined by our stellar medical student; you may be familiar with her voice from previous episodes about insomnia. Moira, welcome, please introduce yourself.  Moira: I want to be upfront about why Community Health Workers matter to you specifically. If you've ever felt frustrated that your patient with uncontrolled diabetes keeps missing appointments because they can't get a ride, or that your heart failure patient was readmitted because nobody checked whether they could afford their medications, then you already understand the problem that CHWs are designed to solve. Dr. Arreaza: We're going to give you the definition of a CHW, the evidence behind their effectiveness, how they fit into your care team, the return on investment, and practical steps for integrating them into your practice. We have pulled information from a lot of peer-reviewed sources, and we want to share them with you. So, Moira, let's start with the basics. What exactly is a community health worker? Moira: Great question, and it's one that even literature struggles with, because there are so many titles for this role. Community Health Worker is an umbrella term that encompasses more than 20 different titles including outreach workers, promotores or promotoras de salud, community health representatives, lay health workers, peer educators, patient navigators, and many more. The American Public Health Association defines CHWs as frontline public health workers who are trusted members of or have an unusually close understanding of the communities they serve. Arreaza: And that trust is so important in health care. CHWs are not physicians. They are not nurses. They do not diagnose or prescribe. But they are like a bridge connecting the medical environment, social services, and the community to reduce gaps in healthcare delivery.  Moira: Exactly. In the United States, the role was formally recognized in the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which includes several sections highlighting the key roles CHWs play in achieving important goals of healthcare. ________________ References:  Aguerrebere, M., Rodríguez-Cuevas, F. G., Flores, H., Arrieta, J., & Raviola, G. (2019). Providing Mental Health Care in Primary Care Centers in LMICs. Innovations in Global Mental Health, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70134-9_95-1 Allen, L. N., Rasanathan, K., Mash, R., Uribe, M. V., Martinez-Bianchi, V., & Kidd, M. (2025). Models of Global Primary Care Post-2030. The Lancet Primary Care, 1(3), 100027. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanprc.2025.100027 Babagoli, M. A., Nieto-Martínez, R., González-Rivas, J. P., Sivaramakrishnan, K., & Mechanick, J. I. (2021). Roles for Community Health Workers in Diabetes Prevention and Management in Low- And Middle-Income Countries. Cadernos De Saúde Pública, 37(10). https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-311x00287120 Balasubramanya, B., Isaac, R., Philip, S., Prashanth, H. R., Abraham, P., Poobalan, A., Thomas, N., Jeyaseelan, L., Mammen, J., Devarasetty, P., & John, O. (2020). Task Shifting to Frontline Community Health Workers for Improved Diabetes Care in Low-Resource Settings in India: A Phase II Non-Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal of Global Health Reports, 4. https://doi.org/10.29392/001c.17609 Battaglia, T. A., Zhang, X., Dwyer, A. J., Rush, C. H., & Paskett, E. D. (2022). Change Agents in the Oncology Workforce: Let's Be Clear About Community Health Workers and Patient Navigators. Cancer, 128(S13), 2664–2668. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.34194 Das, S., Grant, L., & Fernandes, G. (2023). Task Shifting Healthcare Services in the Post-Covid World: A Scoping Review. PLOS Global Public Health, 3(12), e0001712. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001712 Dodd, R., Palagyi, A., Jan, S., Abdel-All, M., Nambiar, D., Madhira, P., Balane, C., Tian, M., Joshi, R., Abimbola, S., & Peiris, D. (2019). Organisation of Primary Health Care Systems in Low- And Middle-Income Countries: Review of Evidence on What Works and Why in the Asia-Pacific Region. BMJ Global Health, 4(Suppl 8), e001487. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001487 Huang, W., Long, H., Li, J., Tao, S., Zheng, P., Tang, S., & Abdullah, A. S. (2018). Delivery of Public Health Services by Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Primary Health Care Settings in China: A Systematic Review (1996–2016). Global Health Research and Policy, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-018-0072-0 McCray, G. G., Haynes, B., Proeller, A., Ervin, C., & Williams-Livingston, A. (2020). Making the Case for Community Health Workers in Georgia. Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.20429/jgpha.2020.080116 Mor, N., Ananth, B., Ambalam, V., Edassery, A., Meher, A., Tiwari, P., Sonawane, V., Mahajani, A., Mathur, K., Parekh, A., & Dharmaraju, R. (2023). Evolution of Community Health Workers: The Fourth Stage. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1209673 Noel, L., Chen, Q., Petruzzi, L. J., Phillips, F., Garay, R., Valdez, C., Aranda, M. P., & Jones, B. (2022). Interprofessional Collaboration Between Social Workers and Community Health Workers to Address Health and Mental Health in the United States: A Systematised Review. Health &Amp; Social Care in the Community, 30(6). https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.14061 None, N. (2022). Walking the Talk: Reimagining Primary Health Care After COVID-19. https://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-1768-7 Orkin, A. M., McArthur, A., Venugopal, J., Kithulegoda, N., Martiniuk, A., Buchman, D. Z., Kouyoumdjian, F., Rachlis, B., Strike, C., & Upshur, R. (2019). Defining and Measuring Health Equity in Research on Task Shifting in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review. SSM - Population Health, 7, 100366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2019.100366 Pingel, E. S. (2022). Seeing Inside: How Stigma and Recognition Shape Community Health Worker Home Visits in São Paulo, Brazil. Community Health Equity Research &Amp; Policy, 44(3), 303–313. https://doi.org/10.1177/2752535x221137384 Rifkin, S. B., Fort, M., Patcharanarumol, W., & Tangcharoensathien, V. (2021). Primary Healthcare in the Time of COVID-19: Breaking the Silos of Healthcare Provision. BMJ Global Health, 6(11), e007721. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007721 Rohan, E. A., Townsend, J. S., Bermudez, A. T., Thompson, H. L., Holman, D. M., Reza, A., Tharpe, F. S., & Wennerstrom, A. (2024). Engaging Community Health Workers in Primary Care Practices. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 47(3), 154–167. https://doi.org/10.1097/jac.0000000000000501 Shommu, N. S., Ahmed, S., Rumana, N., Barron, G. R. S., McBrien, K. A., & Turin, T. C. (2016). What Is the Scope of Improving Immigrant and Ethnic Minority Healthcare Using Community Navigators: A Systematic Scoping Review. International Journal for Equity in Health, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-016-0298-8 Sisson, N., & Starke, J. (2022). Promotores De Salud in Montana: An Analysis of a Rural Health Care Intervention Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and Its Place in Medical Curricula. The Linacre Quarterly, 89(1), 21–35. https://doi.org/10.1177/00243639211059346 The Role and Impact of Female Health Workers on the Well-Being of Global South Communities: A Call for Gender-Transformative Action. (2022). Archives of Women Health and Care, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.31038/awhc.2022521 Williams-Livingston, A., Henry Akintobi, T., & Banerjee, A. (2020). Community-Based Participatory Research in Action: The Patient-Centered Medical Home and Neighborhood. Journal of Primary Care &Amp; Community Health, 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/2150132720968456 Theme song, Works All The Time by Dominik Schwarzer, YouTube ID: CUBDNERZU8HXUHBS, purchased from https://www.premiumbeat.com/.   Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week!

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States can benefit businesses on both sides and inject fresh momentum into global economic recovery by finding more common ground and working together to manage differences, said economists and business executives.经济学家和商界高管认为，中美作为全球最大的两个经济体，若能在更多领域凝聚共识，携手管控分歧，不仅能让两国企业从中受益，也能为全球经济复苏注入新的动力。The structural complementarity between the two nations, which spans manufacturing, technology and services, is too significant to be disrupted by trade frictions, they added.专家表示，中美在制造业、科技、服务业等领域存在着深厚的结构性互补，这种互补关系之牢固，绝非贸易摩擦所能撼动。"American companies are continuing to invest. American companies aren't going anywhere," said Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council, countering the narrative that US businesses are leaving China.美中贸易全国委员会会长肖恩·斯坦驳斥了“美资企业正在撤离中国”的说法。他强调：“美国企业仍在持续投资。它们哪儿也不会去。”"It's not just the China market anymore; it's the China platform," he said, noting that the platform encompasses everything — from consumer access and partnerships with local enterprises to research and development and supply chain resilience — which is "only becoming more important".他进一步指出：“这已不仅仅是‘中国市场'的概念，而是‘中国平台'。”他表示，这个平台涵盖了触达消费者、与本土企业合作、研发到供应链韧性等方方面面，其重要性“与日俱增”。Stein emphasized that coming to China will help US business leaders develop a clearer view and a more realistic understanding of where China stands. Until that happens, it is easy to imagine dangers and concerns that may not be as serious as they seem, he said. "Twenty-five years ago, no one came to China to do R&D. Now what I'm seeing is that the best companies are coming and doing some of their most important R&D," he added.斯坦还强调，亲自来中国走一走、看一看，有助于美国商界领袖更清晰、更真实地了解中国的真实情况。在此之前，人们很容易想象出那些或许并不如想象中严重的风险和忧虑。“25年前几乎没有人会来中国做研发，而现在，我看到的是最优秀的企业纷纷来到这里并开展一些最具分量的研发工作。”According to data from the Ministry of Commerce, foreign direct investment in China's high-tech industries surged 30.7 percent year-on-year to 102.73 billion yuan ($15.12 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, pushing the sector's share in total FDI to 41.2 percent.来自商务部的数据显示，2026年第一季度，中国高技术产业实际使用外资同比增长30.7%，达1027.3亿元人民币（约合151.2亿美元），高技术产业占全国实际使用外资的比重升至41.2%。Eric Zheng, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, said that if US companies want to remain globally competitive, they should invest in China. "A US company that can thrive in China can succeed in many other markets around the world. The experience and capabilities built here can be directly applied elsewhere," he said.上海美国商会会长郑艺表示，美国企业若想保持全球竞争力，就应该到中国投资。“一家能够在中国蓬勃发展的美国企业，同样有能力在全球众多其他市场取得成功。在中国积累的经验和能力，是可以在其他地方直接复用的。”Zheng added that the complementarity of the US-China economic relationship means that stable and predictable bilateral trade ties serve the fundamental interests of both nations and greatly benefit businesses on both sides.郑艺还指出，中美经济关系的互补性决定了稳定、可预期的双边贸易关系不仅符合两国根本利益而且对双方企业都大有裨益。Geoff Martha, chairman and CEO of the US-based medical technology company Medtronic, said that China is not only a market with the potential to become the world's largest market for medical technology, but also a valuable partner.美国美敦力公司董事长兼首席执行官杰夫·马萨表示，中国不仅是有潜力成为全球最大医疗器械市场的国家，更是一个值得珍视的合作伙伴。"That commitment is reflected in our long-term investments," he said. "We see strong alignment between China's focus on new quality productive forces and Medtronic's work to develop next-generation technologies that can improve care and expand access for patients."他说：“这一承诺充分体现在我们的长期投资中。我们看到，中国着力推动的新质生产力，与美敦力致力于研发新一代医疗技术、提升诊疗水平、惠及更多病患的努力高度契合。”Surveys indicate that US businesses prefer stability over confrontation. In late April, a white paper released by the American Chamber of Commerce in China noted that more than half of US companies in China still rank the country among their top three global investment destinations.多项调查显示，美国企业更倾向于稳定而非对抗。4月下旬，中国美国商会发布的白皮书指出，在华美资企业中，有超过一半仍将中国列为其全球三大投资目的地之一。Liao Fan, director of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of World Economics and Politics, said that despite years of trade tensions and escalating rhetoric, the underlying economic logic of China-US cooperation remains intact.中国社会科学院世界经济与政治研究所所长廖凡指出，尽管经历多年贸易摩擦和言辞交锋不断升级，但中美合作的深层经济逻辑并未动摇。"You cannot decouple two economies that have been interwoven together over decades through investment, supply chain integration and market interdependence. The cost of separation would be measured in trillions of dollars and millions of jobs," Liao said.“中美两国经济数十年来通过投资、供应链整合和市场相互依存而紧密交织在一起，根本无法‘脱钩'。强行分离需要付出的代价，将是以万亿美元和数百万个工作岗位来衡量的。”Zhang Yansheng, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, noted that China and the US are not only very important for each other, but their relationship is of utmost importance for the world.中国宏观经济研究院研究员张燕生指出，中美两国不仅对彼此极为重要，中美关系更是对整个世界至关重要。According to the International Monetary Fund, the combined nominal GDP of China and the US accounted for nearly 45 percent of the global economy in 2025. A report released in March by the US-based McKinsey Global Institute also showed that the decline in US-China trade reduced global trade growth by around 10 percent last year.根据国际货币基金组织的数据，2025年中美两国的名义GDP合计占全球经济总量的近45%。麦肯锡全球研究院3月发布的一份报告也显示，去年中美贸易额的下降导致全球贸易增速放缓了约10个百分点。He Weiwen, a senior fellow at the Beijing-based think tank Center for China and Globalization, said that for the relationship to be truly fair and mutually beneficial, the US must remove the unreasonable restrictions it has imposed on China.全球化智库（CCG）高级研究员何伟文表示，要实现中美关系真正的公平互利，美方必须取消其对中国施加的不合理限制。encompass /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/涵盖，包含decouple /diːˈkʌpəl/脱钩alignment /əˈlaɪnmənt/契合，一致性interwoven /ˌɪntəˈwəʊvən/紧密交织的think tank /ˈθɪŋk tæŋk/智库impose on /ɪmˈpəʊz ɒn/强加于

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

This week on Sinica, in a special episode recorded as a live joint webcast with NYRB/Poets and Equator Magazine, I sit down with Eleanor Goodman — poet, scholar, research associate at Harvard's Fairbank Center, and one of the most accomplished translators working between Chinese and English — to talk about the extraordinary Sichuan-born poet Zheng Xiaoqiong (郑小琼).Born in 1980 in a mountain village, trained as a nurse, Zheng joined the great tide of internal migration in her early 20s, ending up on the assembly line of a hardware factory in Dongguan in the Pearl River Delta. She picked up a pen after a workplace injury — part of her finger taken off by a lathe — and what came out across poems, essays, and reportage has made her one of the most singular voices in contemporary Chinese literature. Her trajectory from the assembly line to the editorial desk of an official literary magazine is, as far as I know, essentially without parallel.Eleanor has been translating Zheng since around 2013, and the partnership they've built has given Anglophone readers access to a body of work that defies easy categorization — at once intimate and historical, ethnographic and lyric, tender and unsparing. We talk about how they met, about Zheng's resistance to the "migrant worker poet" label, about the bodily feminism that runs through her verse, about her unmoralizing portraits of sex workers, about lost youth and the way the body keeps the ledger of factory time. Eleanor reads Zheng's poem "Woman Worker: Youth Pinned to a Workstation" (女工: 被固定在卡桌上的青春) in both Chinese and her English translation — and it is, every time, devastating.Huge thanks to Abigail Dunn at NYRB Poets and Ratik Asokan at Equator for organizing this conversation and for inviting me to host it, to Eleanor for her generosity and her brilliance, and most of all to Zheng Xiaoqiong, whose voice — even when she cannot be with us in person — comes through with absolute clarity.Eleanor's translation of Zheng Xiaoqiong's In the Roar of the Machine is available from NYRB Poets. The Equator selections, drawn from Zheng's long-form prose, are available at Equator Magazine.05:07 — How Eleanor and Zheng met in 2013, and why a book had to happen08:14 — Navigating the awkward proposition of China for the Western left10:50 — Zheng's trajectory: from a Sichuan village to the assembly line to the editor's desk16:29 — Resisting the "migrant worker poet" (打工诗人) label20:47 — Conventions of the genre: exhaustion, iron, lost identity, the screw in the machine24:58 — Who gets translated into English, and why28:34 — The translator's ethics: how do you render a factory poem honestly?32:42 — Eleanor reads "Woman Worker, Youth Pinned to a Workstation" (女工被固定在卡桌上的青春) in Chinese and English37:14 — Zheng's bodily feminism: irregular periods, a different way of caring40:37 — Lost youth and the passage of time44:36 — Sex work and women's labor: portraits without moralizing49:59 — Whose work actually counts in Chinese urban discourse?52:45 — Why Zheng Xiaoqiong wasn't able to join us, and how censorship really works54:44 — Rose Courtyard and what's next: classical allusions, ancestral homes, embroidering grandmothers57:39 — Audience Q&A: American worker poets, the WeChat communities of migrant writers, and Zheng's standing in Chinese lettersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Zhengyu "Z" Huang discuss his new book, "Rethinking China: Challenging Our Economic Assumptions and Opportunities for Lasting Prosperity." Zheng explained that the book was inspired by a desire to address misconceptions about China's economy and explore opportunities for mutual prosperity. He assumed the role of president of the Committee of 100, a non-profit organization founded over 30 years ago by I.M. Pei to promote Chinese-American inclusion in America and enhance U.S.-China relations, working with White House administrations during the COVID-19 pandemic to advocate for safeguarding national security while protecting civil liberties, particularly in response to rising anti-Asian hate and violence.  Interview highlights: How stereotypes and data based on assumptions can impact domestic and foreign policy Contributions of Chinese Americans that have positively shaped American society Chinese American History Research Project in the context of US history Need for community engagement and informed discussion about ways to improve national security and US-China relations. This episode was not filmed on government time and is based on personal opinions.  ============================================================================== Zhengyu "Z" Huang's bio: Zhengyu "Z" Huang is the former President of the Committee of 100, a nonprofit of prominent Chinese Americans dedicated to advancing constructive US-China relations and promoting Chinese American inclusion. Born in Shanghai and raised in Los Angeles, Huang holds degrees in Industrial Engineering, Economics, and Computer Science from Stanford and an MBA from Harvard. He began his career at Intel, where he led negotiations with the Chinese government on IP and 4G partnerships. He later served as a White House Fellow under President Obama, founded a financial technology firm in Shanghai, and now leads an education-focused investment firm investing in America. A bestselling author of four books, Huang's talks have reached over 50 million people, and his work has been featured in major outlets including CNBC, CNN, and USA Today. He has lived in five countries, traveled to over 90, and remains an avid (if not expert) enthusiast of fifteen sports. ================================================================================== Share, like, and subscribe! For more mental health, entrepreneurship, and entertainment content, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color  

Rising fuel prices, along with competitive pricing and advanced technology, are boosting sales of Chinese electric vehicle brands in Germany, as consumers increasingly weigh cost, features and performance alongside environmental considerations.不断攀升的燃油价格，加之具有竞争力的定价体系和先进技术，正推动中国电动汽车品牌在德国市场的销量增长。德国消费者在考量环保因素的同时，愈发注重车辆的用车成本、功能配置与综合性能。Battery EV registrations reached 70,700 in March, up 66.2 percent year-on-year, while those for plugin hybrid EVs rose 13 percent to 29,900, according to figures released by Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority on April 7.根据德国联邦汽车运输管理局4月7日发布的数据，德国3月纯电动汽车注册量达70,700辆，同比增长66.2%；插电式混合动力汽车注册量增长13%至29,900辆。Chinese automakers also saw increased traction in March, with brands such as BYD and Leapmotor recording roughly threefold year-on-year increases in registrations, while Xpeng more than doubled its figures, reflecting growing acceptance among German consumers.中国车企3月在德表现尤为亮眼，比亚迪、零跑等品牌注册量同比增幅约达三倍，小鹏汽车注册量翻逾一番，折射出德国消费者对中国品牌的接受度持续提升。Rising fuel costs are a key driver. Diesel reached around 2.5 euros ($2.94) per liter on April 7, while E10 gasoline stood at approximately 2.24 euros, according to the General German Automobile Club.燃油成本飙升是主要推手。据德国通用汽车俱乐部数据，4月7日该国柴油价格升至每升约2.5欧元（合2.94美元），E10汽油价格约为每升2.24欧元。The surge follows disruptions to oil transport routes linked to tensions in the Middle East, adding to Europe's already elevated energy costs.中东紧张局势引发的石油运输通道受阻，令欧洲本就高企的能源成本雪上加霜。"Filling my Audi Q5 now costs 125 euros, up from 90 euros before the Middle East conflict," said Andreas Heumann, a Berlin resident considering a plug-in hybrid. "If prices stay high, switching cars becomes an economic decision."柏林居民安德烈亚斯·豪伊曼正考虑换购插电混动车型，他算了一笔账："给奥迪Q5加满油现在要125欧元，中东冲突前才90欧元。如果油价持续高位，换车就成了经济决策。"For many households, higher running costs for petrol and diesel vehicles are prompting changes in purchasing behaviors. Some buyers are delaying vehicle purchases, while others are increasingly shifting to electric alternatives.对众多家庭而言，燃油车使用成本的攀升正改变购车行为。部分消费者暂缓购车计划，更多人则加速转向电动车型。"EVs are becoming central to how consumers manage cost uncertainty," said Zheng Yun, senior partner at Munich-based consultancy Roland Berger. "When fuel prices rise sharply, the total cost of ownership for combustion vehicles increases immediately, making EVs comparatively more attractive."慕尼黑罗兰贝格咨询公司高级合伙人郑赟指出："电动汽车正成为消费者应对成本不确定性的核心方案。当油价急剧上涨时，燃油车全生命周期成本随即攀升，电动汽车的相对吸引力便凸显出来。"The German government has moved to temper the impact. Since April 1, petrol stations have been limited to one price increase per day to reduce volatility, while Germany's economy and energy minister, Katherina Reiche, has proposed lowering household electricity taxes. Analysts, however, caution that such measures may only partially offset the sustained pressure from high fuel prices.德国政府已出手缓冲影响。4月1日起，加油站每日限调价一次以抑制波动，经济与能源部长卡特琳娜·赖歇则提议下调家庭电力税。但分析人士提醒，此类措施或仅能部分抵消高油价带来的持续压力。Thus, EVs are increasingly viewed not just as an environmentally friendly choice, but also as a rational economic decision. Dmitrij Kolesnik, a Berlin-based dealer, said that Chinese EVs are gaining recognition among consumers for their competitive pricing, solid quality and advanced technology.正因如此，电动汽车日益被视为兼具环保价值与经济理性的选择。柏林车商德米特里·科列斯尼克表示，中国电动汽车凭借价格竞争力、扎实品质与先进技术，正获得消费者广泛认可。The change is evident on showroom floors. At a BYD dealership in central Berlin, sales staff said customers who previously took weeks to decide are now making purchases within days.市场冷暖在展厅可见一斑。柏林市中心某比亚迪经销店的销售人员透露，此前需要数周才能拿定主意的客户，如今数日内便会下单。Magrin Tommaso, an Italian hairdresser based in Germany who recently test-drove several models of Chinese EVs, said the combination of lower operating costs and advanced in-car technology made them stand out as "a smart product choice". He ultimately decided to purchase a BYD Atto 3.旅居德国的意大利发型师马格林·托马索近期试驾多款中国电动汽车后坦言，较低的运营成本搭配先进车载技术，令其成为"明智之选"。他最终选购了一辆比亚迪Atto 3。Policy incentives, including subsidies of up to 6,000 euros for new EVs from 2026, are supporting demand, though analysts note financial measures alone are not driving the shift. Consumers are increasingly basing their decisions on running costs, features and long-term value, reflecting a broader shift toward electric mobility in Germany.2026年起德国将为新购电动汽车提供最高6,000欧元补贴等政策激励虽对需求形成支撑，但分析人士指出，经济手段并非驱动转变的唯一要素。消费者决策正愈发聚焦使用成本、功能配置与长期价值，折射出德国社会向电动出行转型的深层趋势。Chinese manufacturers, in particular, are leveraging strengths in battery supply chains, cost control and software integration to expand their presence. Zheng noted that this marks a shift from merely exporting vehicles to establishing brand recognition and long-term market positions in Europe.中国制造商凭借电池供应链优势、成本管控能力与软件集成水平，正在欧洲市场加速拓展版图。郑赟指出，这标志着中国车企已从单纯的产品输出，转向在欧树立品牌认知、谋求长远市场地位的新阶段。plugin hybrid EVs /ˈplʌɡɪn ˈhaɪbrɪd iːˈviːz/ 插电式混合动力汽车 combustion vehicles /kəmˈbʌstʃən ˈviːəkəlz/ 内燃机汽车 temper the impact /ˈtempər ði ˈɪmpækt/ 缓冲影响 offset /ˈɒfset/ 抵消 dealership /ˈdiːlərʃɪp/ 经销商

n this episode of WTA Weekly, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the Stuttgart tournament. We preview the draw, highlight key storylines, and discuss the notable absences of Aryna Sabalenka and Qinwen Zheng. We also take a closer look at an exciting Round 1 clash between Alexandra Eala and Leylah Fernandez, and what it could mean for both players. Plus, we analyze the chances of top contenders like Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and Jelena Ostapenko as they aim for a deep run. Finally, we recap Mirra Andreeva's impressive title run in Linz and what it signals for her. All that and more in this week's episode of WTA Weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In recent decades, self-proclaimed “independent bookstores” have arisen across China. In the West, such retailers represent an alternative to corporations and chains. In China, by contrast, they differentiate themselves from not only the state-owned Xinhua Bookstore but also other privately owned shops through an emphasis on intellectual independence and the free exchange of ideas. Cultural Mavericks: The Business and Politics of Independent Bookselling in China (Columbia UP, 2026) by Dr. Zheng Liu takes readers inside the world of independent bookselling in China, showing how a wide range of figures navigate the challenges of book retailing in the digital age amid rapidly shifting social, political, and economic dynamics. Drawing on more than a decade of immersive research—including interviews, observations, and extensive documentary analysis—Dr. Liu unveils how these bookstores carve out a unique identity and market position. She develops the concept of “culturally adapted strategy” to explain how independent bookstores—as both dedicated cultural institutions and resilient business enterprises—balance economic imperatives with a deep commitment to intellectual autonomy. Dr. Liu challenges the tendency to understand nonstate cultural institutions in China in terms of resistance, arguing that independent bookstores engage with politics as a strategic means of differentiation from the competition. Richly detailed and compellingly written, Cultural Mavericks sheds new light on the interplay among culture, commerce, and politics in China, offering timely insights into the evolving dynamics of China's book industry and wider cultural economy. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In recent decades, self-proclaimed “independent bookstores” have arisen across China. In the West, such retailers represent an alternative to corporations and chains. In China, by contrast, they differentiate themselves from not only the state-owned Xinhua Bookstore but also other privately owned shops through an emphasis on intellectual independence and the free exchange of ideas. Cultural Mavericks: The Business and Politics of Independent Bookselling in China (Columbia UP, 2026) by Dr. Zheng Liu takes readers inside the world of independent bookselling in China, showing how a wide range of figures navigate the challenges of book retailing in the digital age amid rapidly shifting social, political, and economic dynamics. Drawing on more than a decade of immersive research—including interviews, observations, and extensive documentary analysis—Dr. Liu unveils how these bookstores carve out a unique identity and market position. She develops the concept of “culturally adapted strategy” to explain how independent bookstores—as both dedicated cultural institutions and resilient business enterprises—balance economic imperatives with a deep commitment to intellectual autonomy. Dr. Liu challenges the tendency to understand nonstate cultural institutions in China in terms of resistance, arguing that independent bookstores engage with politics as a strategic means of differentiation from the competition. Richly detailed and compellingly written, Cultural Mavericks sheds new light on the interplay among culture, commerce, and politics in China, offering timely insights into the evolving dynamics of China's book industry and wider cultural economy. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

In recent decades, self-proclaimed “independent bookstores” have arisen across China. In the West, such retailers represent an alternative to corporations and chains. In China, by contrast, they differentiate themselves from not only the state-owned Xinhua Bookstore but also other privately owned shops through an emphasis on intellectual independence and the free exchange of ideas. Cultural Mavericks: The Business and Politics of Independent Bookselling in China (Columbia UP, 2026) by Dr. Zheng Liu takes readers inside the world of independent bookselling in China, showing how a wide range of figures navigate the challenges of book retailing in the digital age amid rapidly shifting social, political, and economic dynamics. Drawing on more than a decade of immersive research—including interviews, observations, and extensive documentary analysis—Dr. Liu unveils how these bookstores carve out a unique identity and market position. She develops the concept of “culturally adapted strategy” to explain how independent bookstores—as both dedicated cultural institutions and resilient business enterprises—balance economic imperatives with a deep commitment to intellectual autonomy. Dr. Liu challenges the tendency to understand nonstate cultural institutions in China in terms of resistance, arguing that independent bookstores engage with politics as a strategic means of differentiation from the competition. Richly detailed and compellingly written, Cultural Mavericks sheds new light on the interplay among culture, commerce, and politics in China, offering timely insights into the evolving dynamics of China's book industry and wider cultural economy. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Zijincheng Secrets: A Historian's Journey to Storytelling Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-25-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 紫禁城的春天带来了一丝清新的气息，尤其是在那些秘密的角落里。En: Spring in the Zijincheng brings a touch of fresh air, especially in those secret corners.Zh: 正和莉娜站在档案室里，墙壁被古老的书架环绕，书架上堆满了尘土飞扬的手稿和历史文献。En: Zheng and Lina stand in the archives room, surrounded by walls lined with ancient bookshelves, piled high with dusty manuscripts and historical documents.Zh: 窗外，清明节的清风轻轻地吹进来，混合着陈旧羊皮纸的味道，让人感到无比安心。En: Outside, the breeze of Qingming Festival gently blows in, mixed with the scent of old parchment, making one feel incredibly at ease.Zh: 正是一位细致入微的历史学家，他一丝不苟地工作着。En: Zheng is a meticulous historian, working with great care.Zh: 他的目标是确保即将举行的历史展览准确无误，让参观者能够真正了解历史。En: His goal is to ensure that the upcoming historical exhibition is accurate, allowing visitors to truly understand history.Zh: 他专注地整理着档案，手指在发黄的纸页上轻轻滑动。En: He concentrates on organizing the files, his fingers lightly gliding over the yellowed pages.Zh: 然而，在他的内心深处，他总是感到一丝孤独。En: Yet, deep inside, he always feels a touch of loneliness.Zh: 而站在他身边的莉娜则截然不同。En: Standing next to him, Lina is entirely different.Zh: 她是一位充满活力的档案员，总是相信故事不应该仅仅是数字和事实，而是人们的生活和感受。En: She is a lively archivist who believes that stories should not only be numbers and facts but also the lives and feelings of people.Zh: 她常常微笑着鼓励正去与她分享他的想法和情感。En: She often smiles and encourages Zheng to share his thoughts and emotions with her.Zh: 随着日期越来越近，展览的准备工作进入白热化阶段。En: As the date approaches, the preparations for the exhibition enter a feverish stage.Zh: 正对完美的追求有时会导致他和莉娜之间出现紧张。En: Zheng's pursuit of perfection sometimes leads to tension between him and Lina.Zh: 莉娜认为，仅仅准确是不够的，历史应该活起来，通过故事与人们产生联系。En: Lina believes that accuracy alone is not enough; history should come alive and connect with people through stories.Zh: 一次偶然的机会，他们发现了一本稀有手稿。En: By chance, they discover a rare manuscript.Zh: 这是关于某个重要历史事件的新资料，与以往的记载略有不同。En: It contains new information about an important historical event, which slightly differs from previous records.Zh: 这个发现改变了正对该事件的理解，他开始怀疑自己的方法。En: This discovery alters Zheng's understanding of the event, leading him to question his methods.Zh: “也许我们应该尝试别的方式，”莉娜轻声地对正说，“通过这些人的故事，让大家更好地了解过去。En: "Maybe we should try another approach," Lina gently suggests to Zheng, "to help everyone better understand the past through these people's stories."Zh: ”最终，正选择相信莉娜的想法。En: In the end, Zheng chooses to trust Lina's idea.Zh: 他们一起努力，将手稿的内容和普通人的故事结合起来，创作出一个富有感情的展览。En: Together, they work to combine the content of the manuscript with the stories of ordinary people, creating an exhibition rich with emotion.Zh: 当展览开放时，观众对这种新颖而生动的展示赞不绝口。En: When the exhibition opens, the audience praises the novel and vivid display.Zh: 展览成功后，正走向了莉娜。En: After the exhibition succeeds, Zheng approaches Lina.Zh: 他不再那么沉默寡言，而是敞开心扉，分享了自己的个人历史。En: He is no longer so reticent but opens up and shares his personal history.Zh: 正意识到，工作不仅仅是孤独的探索，还包括与他人共享知识和情感的价值。En: Zheng realizes that work is not just a solitary pursuit but also about the value of sharing knowledge and emotions with others.Zh: 从那天起，正学会了欣赏团队合作和人与人之间的联结，同时继续保持他一贯的专业精神。En: From that day on, Zheng learns to appreciate teamwork and human connections, while still maintaining his usual professionalism.Zh: 在这个春天，他不仅见证了一次成功的展览，也重新找到了自己与世界联结的纽带。En: In this spring, he not only witnessed a successful exhibition but also rediscovered his connection with the world. Vocabulary Words:archives: 档案室manuscripts: 手稿parchment: 羊皮纸meticulous: 细致入微historian: 历史学家exhibition: 展览accurate: 准确loneliness: 孤独archivist: 档案员preparations: 准备工作feverish: 白热化tension: 紧张connect: 联系vivid: 生动novel: 新颖reticent: 沉默寡言appreciate: 欣赏teamwork: 团队合作rediscovered: 重新找到secret corners: 秘密的角落historical documents: 历史文献breeze: 清风Qingming Festival: 清明节gliding: 滑动pursuit: 追求slightly: 略有methods: 方法approach: 方式discover: 发现ordinary people: 普通人

China's Zheng Qinwen advanced to the fourth round of the 2026 Miami Open after a grueling comeback victory over world No. 18 Madison Keys in three sets. Zheng next faces world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠CK Zheng⁠, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of ZX Squared Capital Management. As part of the iConnections Miami series, CK discusses his experience with the conference platform, explains the thinking behind ZX Squared Capital Management, and shares insights on Bitcoin cycles, volatility, institutional adoption, and managing risk through options-based strategies. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠iConnections⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews CK Zheng, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of ZX Squared Capital Management. As part of the iConnections Miami series, CK discusses his experience with the conference platform, explains the thinking behind ZX Squared Capital Management, and shares insights on Bitcoin cycles, volatility, institutional adoption, and managing risk through options-based strategies. Big thank you to ⁠⁠iConnections⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles, Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray's Insights Lab, and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery, are joined by neuropsychologist Sarah Zheng to explore the human factor in cybersecurity. The conversation delves into the psychology behind hacking, the role of emotions and context in falling for scams, and the evolving risks posed by emerging technologies like AI and brain-computer interfaces. Sarah shares insights from her research at the Dawes Centre for Future Crime and her book, The Psychology of Cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of operational resilience and creative approaches to cyber awareness. Listeners will learn practical strategies for building a culture of psychological safety and reporting, as well as actionable steps to enhance organizational cyber resilience. 

The great Chinese adventurer, explorer, diplomat Zheng He’s global sea voyages created a big sensation in the early 15th century. His exploration of distant lands may have included North America, according to the controversial theory by author Gavin Menzies. Laszlo Montgomery of The China History podcast continues sharing his perceptive views on this far-flung theory. E205. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/K4qAWCuTzDA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. The China History podcast with Laszlo Montgomery available at https://amzn.to/42kolnB 1421: The Year China Discovered America by Gavin Menzies available at https://amzn.to/3p4Rfdm 1434: The Year a Magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed to Italy and Ignited the Renaissance by Gavin Menzies available at https://amzn.to/40Ty6ck Admiral Zheng He books available at https://amzn.to/410ctq3 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to regularly scheduled podcasting! The tours have gone to South America, Transylvania, the Netherlands, Texas, and the UAE -- regional tours ftw, btw -- over the past two weeks. Karolina Muchova finally gets a big title, Mboko notches an incredible run to the Doha final, Zheng announces herself, Felix becomes king of Canada, and most importantly we're back from Mexico, caught up on sleep and armed with fresh takes. We decide to finally dip our toes in the apparently imminent Serena comeback, whatever it shall be, and how it interacts with her endorsement of GLP-1 drugs (and her family's vested interest). We've also got random takes on Bad Bunny, Brad, Puerto Vallarta, and Destanee Aiava's eye-opening retirement announcement. 0:30 Catching up with us 12:00 Shelton Does Dallas; Canada's Indoor King; the ATP's hottest final  17:05 Muchova finally gets that elusive second title. A big one! 25:30 Zheng, Sakkari, Iga's d****e b****e   36:00 Red card! 39:50 I guess we should tackle the “comeback”  50:15 Odds and ends: Jack's gateway haircut, Naomi picks on a podcast (not us, confirmed) 55:20 Destanee Aiava drops a hell of a retirement announcement

Andy Roddick and Chris Eubanks talk the Greatest Forehands OF ALL TIME from the ATP Tour. They talk how Rafa Nadal changed the forehand and the more incredible forehands from players like Andre Agassi, Jannik Sinner, Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz, etc.  We also discuss Serena Williams seems to be back in the training room?Andy Roddick and John Wertheim break down their thoughts on the Winter Olympics, Super Bowl, and much more. COMMENT BELOW: Who has the best forehand of all time? TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634892/Served-Research Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-471 Overview: Discover how flexible physical activity patterns can reduce mortality and cardiovascular risk in patients with diabetes. This episode translates evidence on “weekend warrior” vs regular exercise into practical counseling strategies, empowering you to help time-constrained patients achieve the mortality benefits of weekly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity—regardless of scheduling pattern. Episode resource links: Wu, Z., Sheng, C., Guo, Z., Zheng, Y., Zheng, D., Li, X., Guo, X., & Li, H. (2025). Association of Weekend Warrior and Other Physical Activity Patterns With Mortality Among Adults With Diabetes : A Cohort Study. Annals of internal medicine, 178(9), 1279–1286. https://doi.org/10.7326/ANNALS-25-00640 Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC  Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com  The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

We're kicking off a new series focused on real earners and real execution.This is The 100K Project.Every guest earns a minimum of six figures annually. Most have made millions. No hype. No theory. Just what actually works.In episode one, I sit down with James Zheng to break down the 3 silent killers of success.These aren't the obvious reasons people fail. They're the quiet patterns that cause people to quit when results are close but not visible yet.James breaks down:Why most people quit before success actually shows upThe mental traps that kill momentumWhat it really takes to stay in long enough to winThe standards required to build something that lastsFast. Focused. Under 20 minutes.If you're serious about building real income and long-term success, this series is for you.This is episode one of 40+ conversations with leaders who didn't just start strong, but stayed consistent.The 100K Project is live.

It's the Australian Open 2026 First Round Show with Gill Gross. We start by addressing ESPN's price hike on American tennis fans. Then, we'll talk about Felix Auger-Aliassime's retirement loss against Nuno Borges, how Daniil Medvedev's game looks different for better or worse, Alexander Zverev's survival of a tough draw in Gabriel Diallo, 2X NCAA Champion Michael Zheng upsetting Sebastian Korda, Frances Tiafoe's productive-sounding offseason, Alexandra Eala's Court 6 atmosphere, and more! CORRECTION: Kostyuk made a final run in Adelaide, not a title run.0:00 Intro3:05 ESPN Streaming11:40 Felix Retires18:50 Evaluating Medvedev25:30 Zverev def. Diallo31:40 Zheng def. Korda39:30 Fery def. Cobolli41:40 Jacquemot def. Kostyuk43:30 Frances Tiafoe47:50 Alexandra Eala Loss IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 Australian Open is here! Andy Roddick kicks off the first Quick Served with a Day 1 recap and a Day 2 preview. Dominating performances from Zverev, Sabalenka, and a rejuvenated Maria Sakkari. We break down the biggest upsets of the tournament so far, including Zheng's massive five-set victory over Korda.The team also discusses Venus Williams' competitive return and the unfortunate injury to Kostyuk.. Looking ahead, we preview must-watch upcoming matches like Rublev vs. Arnaldi and the American showdown between Learner Tien and Marcos Giron. Finally, we tackle the extreme Australian heat and the growing concerns over player and ball kid safety during these high-intensity sessions. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite match from Day 1? What are the popcorn matches in Day 2?

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2026 Australian Open. He looks at a rare dominant day of slam play for the Men's seeds. He also breaks down a trio of Women's Upsets, marvels at a spectacular slam debut for 2x NCAA Singles Champion Michael Zheng, previews Day 2, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks Biggest Storylines - 5:30 Men's Seeds cruise on Day 1: 5:35 A Trio of Women's upsets: 15:20 Michael F'ing Zheng: 29:22 Going the Distance - 39:52 Other Women's Results - 44:08 Other Men's Results - 46:20 American Update - 48:45 Players w/College Ties Update - 49:52 Day 2 Preview - 51:00 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.