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3 DAYS AGO

China's exports smash forecasts as trade jumps 18% in two months

China's foreign trade jumped 18.3% in the first two months of 2026, with strong gains in exports and trade with ASEAN and the EU (37:20). China's draft Five-Year Plan calls for boosting grain output, consolidating poverty alleviation gains, and advancing reforms, including extending rural land contracts (01:07). The Chinese foreign minister has spoken with his counterparts from Kuwait and Bahrain over the Middle East crisis, underscoring China's commitment to peace while calling for a ceasefire and respect for national sovereignty (22:31).

3 days ago

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1 hr
5 DAYS AGO

Do you make plans… or just go with the flow? 聊聊计划和目标

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Some people love this question because it gives them a chance to talk about their goals and ambitions. Others absolutely hate it. After all, not everyone likes planning that far ahead — and life doesn't always go according to plan. In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, Niuniu and Steve talk about useful and practical Chinese when talking about goals, schedules, and future plans. Tune in now! (04:38) Different ways to say "plan" in Chinese. (15:33) Do you make plans every day?

5 days ago

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31 min
2 MAR

How Chinese people talk about luck 你是一个幸运的人吗？

Do you believe in luck? In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, Niuniu and Steve talk about how Chinese people talk about luck – from good luck in love and life's unexpected twists. Tune in and pick up handy phrases to use in everyday conversations! (09:05) A fish that symbolizes good luck in Chinese culture. (17:25) Feeling lucky in love? Learn how to say it in Chinese!

2 Mar

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31 min
24/11/2025

Boost your fruit vocabulary in Chinese 水果趣谈

This week on "Takeaway Chinese," we're serving up a fresh episode all about fruits! Learn the must-know vocabulary, fun expressions, and cultural tidbits that make talking about fruits in Chinese so much sweeter. Tune in and take your Chinese to the next level! On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve. (03:28) Fruit vocabulary in Chinese. (12:23) Fun tongue twister about grapes.

24/11/2025

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32 min
12 FEB

Year of the Horse Special | The Right Strategy and the Hidden Luck

Would you lose one race to win the whole match? Ancient strategist Sun Bin proved that smart matchups beat raw speed. And sometimes, what looks like bad luck… isn't. From "Tian Ji's Horse Racing" to "Sai Weng Lost His Horse," two stories about timing, patience, and perspective. (01:04) The Story of Tian Ji's Horse Racing — How to Lose One Race and Win the Game (06:21) The Story of Sai Weng Losing His Horse — When Bad Luck Turns Out to Be Good

12 Feb

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9 min
2 DAYS AGO

What is fueling hate crimes against Muslims in Britain?

① What has enabled China’s exports to sharply beat expectations in this year’s first two months? (00:55) ② China has set a target to increase average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030. What will it take to achieve this goal? (12:42) ③ Opposition has outweighed support in the US public opinion about Washington’s military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began. Why is the war unpopular from the beginning? (23:51) ④ Speaking at the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, a Chinese vice premier says China stands ready to work with countries on a more inclusive nuclear governance. What can China contribute to promoting solutions for the safe and sustainable development of civil nuclear power? (31:29) ⑤ The UK has introduced a new advisory definition of anti-Muslim hostility. What is behind a record surge in reported hate crimes against Muslims in the country? (42:10)

2 days ago

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52 min
3 FEB

Year of the Horse Special | The Silent Hero: The White Dragon Horse Part 1

A dragon-turned horse. A punishment-turned pilgrimage. In this episode of Chinese Folk Tales, we tell the story of the White Dragon Horse from the classic "Journey to the West" — a silent hero for the Year of the Horse.

3 Feb

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11 min
3 MAR

Same reality, different framing

Nothing changes, yet everything feels different. This episode explores whether reframing reality is wisdom or illusion, as Gen Z debaters challenge the psychology behind choice. When the facts stay the same, does the mind have the power to set us free?

3 Mar

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18 min
06/09/2024

China's Diplomatic Journey: 75 Years on the World Stage

From proposing the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence to championing a community with a shared future for mankind, China has transformed from an isolated nation in the early days of the People's Republic to a key player shaping international relations. What milestone events have had or are expected to have far-reaching implications in China's diplomatic history? How come it was China that successfully helped broker historic accords between rivals for decades in the Middle East? And how may China’s role continue to evolve in the international arena? In this episode of our special series commemorating 75 years of the PRC, host Tu Yun sits down with George Yeo, former foreign minister of Singapore and Founding Patron of the Asia Competitiveness Institute, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Dr. John Milligan-Whyte, Executive Chairman of the America-China Partnership Foundation for their insights.

06/09/2024

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55 min
27 FEB

Europe’s China moment: What Merz's visit really signals

It's Friedrich Merz's first official visit to China as German chancellor. What results will he bring back to Berlin? Merz is the fifth European state leader Beijing has received in less than three months amid rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty. What implications does it carry for the future of China-EU relations? Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Hans-Peter Burghof, a professor and the Chair of the Banking and Finance Department at the University of Hohenheim, Germany, Dr. JIN Ling, a senior research fellow leading the Department for European Studies, China Institute of International Studies, and Dr. George Tzogopoulos, the Director of EU-China Programmes and a senior research fellow at the European Institute of Nice to break down the signals, the substance, and what this moment really means.

27 Feb

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55 min

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