#230 Young People in China Becoming Rat? 老鼠人
Today's Episode: What does it mean to be a “rat person”? 🐀 In China, more and more young people call themselves lǎoshǔ rén—night owls who avoid socialising and “lie flat” to escape pressure. In this ...
28 Sep 20256min
#229 XiBei Restaurant and the Pre-Made Food Debate 西贝餐厅和预制菜
Today's Episode: In China, famous restaurant chain XiBei has sparked heated debate. Many say their dishes are “pre-made food” instead of freshly cooked. Why are people upset? Is pre-made food always b...
21 Sep 20256min
#228 The Registrar Who Stopped Divorces 最美红娘？
Today's Episode: Meet Xiong Ling, Wuhan’s “most beautiful matchmaker”! She delays divorces to give couples a second chance. Some people call her a hero, others say she oversteps. Would you agree with ...
14 Sep 20256min
#227 Dogs Eating Better Than Humans? 宠物吃得比人好
Today's Episode: In Shanghai, a restaurant has opened serving málàtàng for dogs! 🐶 Discover why more and more young people in China are spending big on their pets, and what this tells us about family...
7 Sep 20255min
#226 The War on Second-hand Smoke二手烟的战争
Today's Episode: Why is it so hard to ban smoking in China? 🚬 In this episode, we look at a viral story from Shanghai and explore the culture, habits, and big business behind smoking. Find out why se...
31 Aug 20256min
#225 The Secret World of Extra Classes in China 补课的秘密
Today's Episode: In China, “extra lessons” used to be everywhere—after school, weekends, even holidays! Then the government banned them. But did they really disappear? Let’s dive into 补课, why it was s...
24 Aug 20256min
#224 Stop the Comparison Game 和自己比
Today's Episode: Feeling discouraged when others seem to learn faster than you? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode of MaoMi Chinese, I share a listener’s story, a memory from my classroom, an...
17 Aug 20255min
#223 Chinese start tipping? 中国开始给小费了？
Today's Episode: Haidilao just made tipping optional, and Chinese internet exploded! Why do Chinese people hate tipping? What does it say about culture, service, and money? In this episode, we dive in...
10 Aug 20254min
