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Updated 24/01/2025

3 DAYS AGO

Say goodbye to the hidden door handle

The Soapbox: The "no show" problem. / Hidden door handles signal sleek, electric futurism, but in an emergency, their design can become a deadly obstacle. China is now set to become the first country to mandate mechanically operable door handles, turning a design debate into lifesaving law (17:37). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun

3 days ago

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23 min
29 JAN

When weather forecasts become financial forecasts

Markets are seen as rational systems driven by data, while weather seems purely physical and unpredictable. China's meteorological authorities and the Fudan University are now bridging this divide. They have unveiled "Shangji," a pioneering AI model designed to decode the hidden patterns that connect weather forecasts directly to stock market moves. / Can your workout actually be hurting you (18:02)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei.

29 Jan

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25 min
30 JAN

Knit happens: the stitching comeback

The Full Circle: Wedding e-invites, microshifting, subway shopping / Knitting isn't just for your grandma anymore! Gen Z and Millennials have reclaimed it, turning quiet needles and yarn into a loud, viral movement. We tug on the thread of the modern knitting takeover (15:33). On the show: Steve, Yushun & Yushan.

30 Jan

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25 min
6 DAYS AGO

Bathe, chill, eat, repeat

The Full Circle: Senior gamers, airplane hospitals, tasteless tomatoes / The classic bathhouse has been reinvented. Today, sprawling 24-hour mega-complexes have replaced it, transcending their original purpose. These are not merely for bathing; they are destinations where you can work from a private pod, enjoy a high-end meal, watch films, and essentially live for a full day (18:31)! On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Ding Heng

6 days ago

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30 min
3 FEB

Your shopping receipt is now a paycheck

Buying something and pocketing the receipt is a universal, forgettable ritual. But across China, that small slip of paper is being weaponized for the economy. Dozens of cities are transforming routine purchases into a nationwide policy experiment, using receipts as a direct lever to stimulate consumer spending and modernize how taxes are tracked. / There's no such thing as "hangry" (17:32). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

3 Feb

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28 min
08/03/2024 · BONUS

Special: How to say "broadcast" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "broadcast" in Chinese.

08/03/2024 · Bonus

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1 min
23/06/2025

Less is more! China's energy shift

This week, China is witnessing a quiet revolution as energy efficiency shifts from simple conservation to reshaping the very foundations of development. The national dialogue has moved beyond basic power savings to fundamentally rethinking how industries operate, cities function and lifestyles evolve. This isn't just about using less - it's about building smarter systems that redefine what's possible. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

23/06/2025

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27 min
27 JAN

Your next vacation is a micro-vacation

For many urban professionals, the classic long vacation is being replaced by the micro-vacation. The traditional getaway often requires intense planning, difficult time-off negotiations, and creates a significant financial burden. This new philosophy focuses on escape in manageable, spontaneous fragments, offering renewal without the elaborate cost. / Let's welcome the Nihao China app for international travelers (19:40)! On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Xingyu

27 Jan

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28 min
23/02/2024 · BONUS

Special: How to say "museum" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "museum" in Chinese.

23/02/2024 · Bonus

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1 min
05/09/2025

Is your next best friend a stranger?

"Blind box social" arranges meetings between complete strangers, offering a spontaneous alternative to algorithm-driven connections. This trend promises genuine human interaction beyond the screen, though it makes one question if it builds true community or simply gamifies the concept of friendship. / Would you enjoy AI podcasts (14:43)? On the show: Steve, Niu Honglin & Yushun

05/09/2025

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24 min

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