China Myth Podcast
China Myth Podcast is a self-produced immersion experience of my journey through the fascinating and misunderstood dilemmas of Chinese business culture - a reaction, a behavior, even a suggestion - and asks whether I could have achieved a better outcome with a different attitude, mindset, and approach. Because sometimes, learning how to listen is a lost art of communication.
Episodes
204 episodes
The Boy Who Cried Wolf 🐺 | 狼来的故事 | Mandarin Chinese Story for ABC Kids 🇨🇳
This bilingual video is perfect for young Mandarin learners! "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" or "狼来的故事" (láng lái de gùshì) not only introduces kids to a classic moral story but also helps them practice their Mandarin listening ...
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Why Americans Know This Japanese Proverb 🤔 But Not the 🇨🇳 Chinese Idiom | 枪打出头鸟
You’ve heard the Japanese saying, “The nail that sticks up gets hammered down.” But did you know there are Chinese versions of this saying that almost no Americans have heard about?Why do we remember the Japanese version—and com...
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TRUMP CHICKENED OUT 🐔 | Chinese Netizens React | Decoding Mandarin Internet Slang 🇨🇳
What happens when Trump and ongoing China’s tariffs escalate, pause, and a propaganda battle ensues?🐉 Chinese netizens say Trump "chickened out" 😆 in a cheeky and blunt way! Learn Mandarin internet slang like "特朗普怂了" (...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛 in Mandarin 🇨🇳 Bi-lingual Chinese Read-Along for Kids & Parents 📚
In this bi-lingual Chinese read-along, we bring the beloved children’s book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to life in both English and Mandarin. This is an undated and improved translation from the original Mandarin Story...
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Feeling Overwhelmed? 😂 Chinese Idiom to relieve stress 🤯 | Learn Mandarin Phrases
Feeling overwhelmed or mentally exhausted from too much information? Do Chinese people have a go-to phrase?The Chinese idiom "一个头两个大" (yī gè tóu liǎng gè dà) literally means "one head, two big," but idiomatically, it expresses f...
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My ABC Mandarin Love Story 🇺🇸 | What I Learned About Chinese Culture & Communication 🇨🇳
Mandarin Lets Me Speak 🗣️ Marriage Taught Me What to Say 💍✨ American Born Chinese (ABC) Dream Girl & Cross-Cultural Communication LessonsFluent in Mandarin, but still misunderstood? This deeply personal episode explores how marrying ...
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Meaning of Mandarin phrase 'We Are Descendants of the Dragon' 🐉 | Unpacking Chinese Culture & Language
In this video, we explore the iconic Mandarin phrase "我们是龙的传人" (Wǒmen shì lóng de chuánrén) 'We Are Descendants of the Dragon' 🐉, which reflects the deep cultural pride of the Chinese people. Notably, President Xi Jinping used this phrase durin...
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Learn Mandarin from China Trade War 📊🇨🇳 | Chinese Humor, Sarcasm & Social Media Phrases 💬📱
Analyze and learn to write Mandarin phrases and Chinese cultural insights that have emerged during the China-U.S. trade war 📊🇨🇳. A look at how Chinese humor and sarcasm play a role in how netizens respond to <...
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How to Pronounce Chinese Phonetic Character 诶 (ei) 🗣️ | 4 Tones 4 Meanings 🖋️🇨🇳
Let's explore the Chinese character 诶 (ei), one of the versatile characters in Mandarin! 🖋️🇨🇳 Not only will you learn how to write 诶, but you'll also discover its different pronunciations and meanings in each of the ...
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Part 2: Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Builder | What Do You Do With An Idea? 🧠 | Learn Mandarin for Beginners 🇨🇳
In Part 2 of my Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Builder series, you can watch me break down HOW I translate famous children's books in Chinese 📚✨. In this video, we continue with What Do You Do With An Idea? 🧠, exploring key phrases and th...
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Learn Mandarin with What Do You Do With An Idea? 💡📖 | Chinese Vocabulary Builder for Kids 🇨🇳 + Behind the Scenes 🎬
In this Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Builder video, I break down the Chinese translation of What Do You Do With An Idea? 🧠✨ This beloved children's story is not only fun but also a great way to learn Mandarin! 🇨🇳 I'll guide you through ...
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👨👩👧👦 Teach Kids Chinese with The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Mandarin Storytime 🇨🇳📘
🎉 Want a fun and meaningful way to teach your child Mandarin Chinese? This Mandarin Storytime Vocabulary Builder uses The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛 to help kids learn new Chinese words through familiar stories and cultural con...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛📚 Learn Mandarin & Build Your Chinese Vocabulary through Stories 🇨🇳
Love The Very Hungry Caterpillar? 🐛✨ We brought this classic story to life in Mandarin Story Time videos! 🇨🇳 Now, I'll guide you through the Chinese translation of all the key phrases, explaining how and why certain English phrases hav...
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Heartfelt Resonance Podcast: Conquering Anxiety with Positivity 🌟 Introduction
Welcome to the Heartfelt Resonance Podcast 🌱! In this space, we explore how to overcome anxiety through positivity, self-awareness, and emotional control. I’m Gene, and together, we’ll unleash a wave of positive energy 🌊 as we dive int...
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The Complexities & Challenges Facing Western Businesses in China with Ken Wilcox - Part 2
Part 2 of 2: Provocative China Podcast presents a conversation with Ken Wilcox, former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank and the author of The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice. Listen to Ken's f...
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The Complexities & Challenges Facing Western Businesses in China with Ken Wilcox - Part 1
Part 1 of 2: Provocative China Podcast presents a conversation with Ken Wilcox, former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank and the author of The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice. Listen to Ken's f...
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🔹 My First Mandarin Chinese Language & Cultural Guide – A Must-Have for Kids! 🇨🇳📖
Hi, I’m Gene, a stay-at-home dad raising my son, Jayden, in Orange County, where we meet many kids from China. Watching their interactions made me realize the importance of language and cultural awareness in friendships.That’s why I ...
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My first Mandarin Chinese Language & Cultural Guide
The world's first Mandarin-Chinese language and cultural guide for learners of any age, but especially for kids.Jayden has a friend, Evan, who's from China. Discover everything Evan has taught Jayden about Chinese cu...
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MANDARIN STORYTIME 丹尼该怎么做 What Should Danny Do?
What Should Danny Do? is an innovative, interactive book that empowers kids with the understanding that their choices will shape their days, and ultimately their lives into what they will be.It is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon with almost ...
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What Do You Say To A Friend From China: A Day At The Zoo
What do you say to a friend from another culture when playing together? How can remembering what our parents say help us enjoy our activities more? When Jayden goes to the zoo with his best friend from China, they discover new shared experience...
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MANDARIN STORYTIME 小蓝卡车 Little Blue Truck
Little Blue Truck is a joyful cacophony of animal and truck sounds that will have youngsters beeping and quacking—and begging for one more go-round! Little Blue Truck is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship...
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Unusual Chinese Connections (a.k.a. Guanxi)
Has the nature of Guanxi changed in the post-COVID era of doing business in China?Thirteen years ago, my personal driver in Shanghai invited my wife and me to a lavish, relatively speaking, dinner party to celebrate my birthday with his ...
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MANDARIN STORYTIME 巨饿的小毛毛虫 The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is an all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, it has sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds.But, how well does it translate into Mandarin Chinese?Watch, listen, and learn wit...
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