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Chinese Whispers

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A fortnightly podcast from the Spectator on the latest in Chinese politics, society, and more. From Huawei to Hong Kong, Cindy Yu talks to experts, journalists, and long time China-watchers on what you need to know about China.

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Latest Episodes

When I recently came across a book review asking the question ‘was Marco Polo a "sexpat"?’, I knew I had to get its author on to, well, discuss this important question some more. The 13th century Venetian merchant Marco Polo’s account of China was on... more

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2 days ago

Over the last week the UK has been rocked by allegations that China was responsible for two cyber attacks in recent years – one on the Electoral Commission, where hackers successfully accessed the open register, which has the details of 40 million vo... more

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20 days ago

In the last episode, I discussed Chinese rural lives with Professor Scott Rozelle. One point he made which particularly stuck with me was the dying out of farming as an occuption – he'd said that most rural people under the age of 35 have never farme... more

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a month ago

Too often our stories about China are dictated by the urban experience, probably because journalists inside and outside of China are often based in the big cities; Beijing specifically. Those who live in the cities also tend to be more educated, more... more

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a month ago

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 659 ratings
  • Top show

    I’m an avid podcast listener and Chinese Whispers is among my favourites for sure. It is always informative, offers varied perspectives and Cindy Yu is an excellent host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slowcoach43
    Australiaa month ago
  • Insightful

    Interesting and insightful. Thank you for doing it and sharing. Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AtulatHK
    Hong Kong2 months ago
  • Messi

    Thank you and your guest for a really illuminating discussion not just about football but also Chinese culture. Cracking show as always and listen regularly. Always insightful and informative. Keep up the work 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crimebrook
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Fascinating

    And I love the little historical catch up’s

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcusQ1000859
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Highly Informative and Engaging

    This podcast is absolutely essential listening for anyone interested in China. But even if you have never thought much about China, really any person with a curious and analytical mind seeking to better understand the world should get a lot out of it. Highlights include the episodes on Chinese cuisine, Chinese dialects, Chinese characters, ketamine use in China, and of course the numerous deep dives into current affairs, social issues and politics in China. The host, Cindy Yu finds a wide range ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonathan Kyle, Washington DC
    United States3 months ago

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