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Updated 24/10/2025

6 Jan · Bonus

Special: How to say "second-hand 二手" in Chinese?

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

6 Jan · Bonus

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1 min
5 days ago

From improv comedy to perler beads: Exploring China's new generation of hobbies 一起聊聊年轻人喜爱的新潮流

In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, Niuniu and Steve continue to discuss some of the most common hobbies shared by young people in China. From improv comedy and mystery role-playing party games, to playing with colorful plastic beads, tune in and discover these fun new trends with us! (04:25) Niuniu and Steve had their first improv show? (15:51) What is an "输出型爱好" (output-based hobby)?

5 days ago

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29 min
05/08/2024

Global stock markets plunge amid fears of U.S. recession

The global equity market took a major hit on Monday, with Asian markets tumbling and Japan recording its largest points drop in history. Iran has vowed to retaliate for the killing of Hamas political Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, while Israel says its defenses are ready and its enemy will pay a high price for an attack. The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the violent anti-immigration demonstrations that have taken place across the country.

05/08/2024

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14 min
2 Jan

Switzerland in mourning after deadly ski resort fire kills around 40

People across China and the world are reacting to President Xi Jinping's New Year speech that highlighted innovation, high-quality development and a shared future for humanity (01:07).Switzerland is in mourning after the New Year fire at a ski resort that resulted in at least 40 deaths (17:21).China's New Year holiday box office has topped 500 million yuan, or about 71 million U.S. dollars (52:32).

2 Jan

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1 hr
20 Feb

China's Spring Festival Boom: Spending, Travel and Global Festivities

The Spring Festival shopping season has been strong, with strong spending on shopping, dining, and travel across China (01:05). The US president is reportedly considering a limited strike against military and government targets to pressure Iran into a new nuclear deal (13:39). Former President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologized to the South Korean public after his conviction and life sentence on insurrection charges (23:06).

20 Feb

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1 hr
13 Mar

Why now? Three major laws and China’s next development phase

China has adopted three major pieces of legislation — the Ecological and Environmental Code, the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, and the National Development Planning Law — at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the National People's Congress. The passage of these landmark laws has drawn widespread attention. Why move forward with them at the very start of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period? Host Ge Anna is joined by Muhammad Ali Nasir, Professor of Economics, the University of Leeds, currently a visiting professor at Peking University; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Center for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), a Canadian Think Tank; Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.

13 Mar

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54 min
20 Mar

WTO warns high energy prices may slow global trade growth

The WTO warns that prolonged high oil and gas prices will further slow trade growth (01:13). The Japanese PM has met the U.S. president at the White House, as Tokyo pledges to invest heavily in the American energy sector (12:41). China's second large cruise ship has undocked in Shanghai, nearing trial voyages and delivery as the country expands its cruise tourism sector (19:30).

20 Mar

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1 hr
18/05/2023

Dreams of an Uzbek girl

Eighteen year old Shirin Abdullayeva is an Uzbek singer and actress. She has a sweet Chinese name -- Gu Tiantian. Today, she is still shuffling between Uzbekistan and China from time to time, pursuing her dreams of becoming a well-loved performing artist.

18/05/2023

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24 min
28 Apr

China blocks Manus acquisition: What signal does this send?

① China blocks foreign acquisition of Manus project. What signal does this send? (00:46) ② Putin voices support for Iran — impact on U.S.–Iran talks?(11:35) ③ Merz criticizes U.S. strategy in Iran conflict. Where is transatlantic relations heading? (24:00) ④ CATL unveils six-minute EV battery charging. What does this mean for EV industry transformation? (34:20) ⑤ China adds 38 new university majors. What does this reveal about future talent priorities? (43:45)

28 Apr

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52 min
4 Mar

How can insurance support China’s tech innovation?

① Why will economic growth and domestic demand top the agenda of China’s national legislature at its annual session? (00:54) ② A conversation with Lu Ming, a Chinese national political adviser and a professor at Shanghai Jiaotong University, on how China can boost its service consumption. (12:51) ③ China has rolled out 20 measures to boost sci-tech insurance. How is this sector offsetting the high costs and inherent risks associated with tech innovation? (24:52) ④ Donald Trump has lashed out at Britain over its limited support for US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Has Britain learned a lesson from its involvement in 2003 invasion of Iraq? (34:19) ⑤ The United Nations has expressed deep concern following a mass killing in South Sudan. Why has the country been beset by civil war, ethnic violence, poverty since it was formed in 2011? (45:25)

4 Mar

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53 min

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