11 episodes

Chinese-ish is a podcast about what it’s like being a young Chinese-Australian in today’s Australia, and the many different things that can mean. Hosted by Wing Kuang and Mark Yin. Artwork by Joanna Hu

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    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Chinese-ish is a podcast about what it’s like being a young Chinese-Australian in today’s Australia, and the many different things that can mean. Hosted by Wing Kuang and Mark Yin. Artwork by Joanna Hu

    Homecoming

    Homecoming

    For young Chinese-Australians, travelling back to China can involve a mixed bag of emotions. On the final episode of Chinese-ish, Mark and Wing unpack the concept of ‘going home’ with law student Catherine Wen.

    • 31 min
    Sport: fun and games, or something more?

    Sport: fun and games, or something more?

    From PE classes to professional sport in Australia, sport isn’t something Chinese-Australians are typically well-represented in. On this episode of Chinese-ish, Mark and Wing contrast their experiences with Gronya Somerville, Olympian badminton player and eight-time Oceania champion.

    • 25 min
    Lost in translation? The gap between Chinese language and Chinese culture

    Lost in translation? The gap between Chinese language and Chinese culture

    For young Chinese-Australians, the Chinese language can be a gateway into a culture they no longer live in. On this episode of Chinese-ish, Wing and Mark discuss the challenges of literal and cultural literacy with researcher Osmond Chiu and businesswoman Lucy Du.

    • 34 min
    Why are adult friendships so hard?

    Why are adult friendships so hard?

    On this episode of Chinese-ish, Wing and Mark are joined by Qi Zhang and Maggie Zhou to unpack how young Chinese-Australians today are making friends, keeping in touch and navigating big life transitions.

    • 34 min
    Learning to understand your 'tiger' parents

    Learning to understand your 'tiger' parents

    Heartwarming? Frustrating? Both? Chinese-Australian families seem to run the full spectrum. On this episode of Chinese-ish, Wing and Mark unpack the extremes with chiropractor and Australian Survivor contestant Melissa Chiang, and journalist and young mum Sonia Feng.

    • 32 min
    Parties, politics and pandering? Young Chinese-Australians and the 2022 federal election

    Parties, politics and pandering? Young Chinese-Australians and the 2022 federal election

    In this episode of the podcast Chinese-ish, Wing and Mark are joined by Thomas Feng and Yanni Jiang to discuss how we’re talking to our families about politics.

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

tr[n]ty ,

So relatable!

Excellent podcast, comeback for season 2!

xhollyo ,

Fantastic pod

I’m so glad to have discovered this podcast - as a second gen Chinese Australian it is so affirming, helping me to understand and articulate so many feelings and experiences. Keep up the great work 🙏🏽

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