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Sinobabble

Sinobabble

By: Edi Obiakpani
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A relaxing, educational podcast covering China's modern history, current events, and academic analyses of China's politics, society, and culture in a variety of mini-series. Starting with the history of the 20th century, this podcast aims to explore all facets of the history of China, from the major events to the smallest local changes, to give you a full picture of the development of one of the world's most powerful nations. As the series develops, we will discuss Chinese art, religion, politics, culture, and economics, bringing the country's past to life. If you're more interested in modern China, stay tuned for the modern China series where we talk about how the CCP exercises control, makes people disappear, and encourages loyalty. We also get on the ground and talk to the people of Hong Kong about their recent experiences with the protests in the territory in 2019.

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Episodes
  • The "White Woman aesthetic" trend and Chinese class struggle

    The "White Woman aesthetic" trend and Chinese class struggle
    Feb 28 2024

    Yoghurt bowls. Lululemon leggings. Ugg slippers. More young Chinese women embrace what they identify as the "white woman aesthetic" as an antidote to the pressures of high maintenance beauty standards and material achievement. As more Chinese women question the grind and settle for less, is the "white woman aesthetic" really an innocent social media fad or a deeper awakening of class consciousness?

    Chapters
    3:15: Introduction to the "White Woman aesthetic"
    12:00 Chinese middle class anxiety
    14:31 Defining the Chinese middle class
    21:05 Morality and responsibility of the Chinese middle class
    27:32 Limitations of the Chinese middle class
    37:08 Conclusions

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    41 mins
  • China's ecommerce dystopia: TEMU, SHEIN and the fast-everything model

    China's ecommerce dystopia: TEMU, SHEIN and the fast-everything model
    Mar 8 2024

    The newer and nimbler players in Chinese e-commerce are pushing buttons in the West. Rock-bottom prices, fast fulfilment and addictive interfaces are pushed to their limits to take China's dopamine economy global. What's going on, where does AI fit in the picture and what can we do to take on these new standards of consumption?

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    31 mins
  • Young Chinese people can't find jobs (they actually want)

    Young Chinese people can't find jobs (they actually want)
    Mar 26 2024

    In the face of economic turbulence, China's youth are struggling to find jobs that are suited to their skills and can give them the life that they want and were promised. While China's government strives to alleviate youth unemployment, societal and cultural factors pose significant challenges. China's young people are reacting in unpredictable ways - finding alternate ways to get jobs, taking time out to become full time kids, or forging their own paths altogether.

    Chapters
    00:00 Background: Employment in China vs the West
    03:50 Reasons for youth unemployment in China
    08:55 Crazy job requirements
    11:30 Chinese gov helps youth find jobs
    17:20 Caveat about youth unemployment
    18:37 Chinese social culture and jobs
    27:18 Young people's response to joblessness

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    44 mins
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