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Unlocking the mysteries of HOW Chinese people feel

China Myth Podcast - June 23, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
June 22, 2022 - Replay clip of HOW THEY FEEL (委屈Wěiqu) overview for our bi-weekly Guanxi practice session Meetup. So, how do we understand these Chinese emotions in the proper cultural context AND avoid the consequences of unintentionally causing them? Practical Definition: 委屈 Wěiqu is repress...

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The Micro-Foundations of Capitalism

China 21 - June 01, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In this episode, UC San Diego Professor Barry Naughton talks globalization and economic development in China, Russia and India with Temple Professor Roselyn Hsueh.

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Retrofitting Lenism - Dimitar Gueorguiev and Harris Doshay

China 21 - May 03, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
21CCC Assistant Director Harris Doshay sits down with Syracuse Associate Professor and UCSD Alum Dimitar Gueorguiev to discuss his latest book, Retrofitting Leninism. In it, they explore the logic of popular participation in authoritarian regimes and the ongoing struggles faced by the CCP.

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Chinese TRUST (信任 xìnrèn) & TRUTH-DEFAULT Strategic Cultural Analysis

China Myth Podcast - April 28, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
REPLAY of April 27, 2022 中英文关系练习会 Chinese-English GUANXI Exercise Sessions Meetup 00:00 Communicating with your Chinese Partners YouTube #Shorts 03:29 Practice Chinese Culture Introduction 03:56 Warm-up (Chinese Introduction Rituals) 07:12 Self Introduction Strategies for Deepening Guanxi 1...

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WHAT THEY CONSIDER 利益 Lìyì (老外讲中文 Meetup Workshop Replay)

China Myth Podcast - March 30, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 19 ratings
Are Chinese people Selfish or Pragmatic? And what does it mean in the Chinese cultural context? NOTE: Audience participation was removed from this replay for the sake of privacy WHAT: Workshop to learn Chinese cultural concepts in Chinese based on The Chinese Honeymoon Period https://reedsy.co...

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The DOJ's China Initiative: Where it went wrong, and why - Susan Shirk and Carol Lam

China 21 - March 22, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Susan Shirk, Chair of the 21st Century China Center, and former U.S. Attorney Carol Lam sit down to discuss the ways the China Initiative, from flaws in its inception to views towards the future of DOJ espionage prosecutions.

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HOW THEY OPERATE 关系 Guānxì (老外讲中文 Meetup#1 Kick-Off Workshop Replay)

China Myth Podcast - March 17, 2022 16:00 - 58 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
WRONG QUESTION - What's the best translation in Chinese of what I want to say in English? RIGHT QUESTION - How can I achieve a better reaction and more favorable outcome cooperating with my Chinese counterparts? Watch the entire replay of 老外讲中文 MEETUP EVENT#1, download the workbook, and then d...

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ADD YOUR VOICE#10 Chinese Cultural Concept Review of PRESERVING FACE (台阶下 Táijiēxià)

China Myth Podcast - February 24, 2022 23:00 - 5 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
“The mindset adjustments that gradually changed my perspective began by not taking anything personally or judging strange behavior negatively.”  Goodwill is the currency upon which the Chinese Guanxi engine runs, and Face is the lubricant that keeps things running smoothly. Giving Face is easie...

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ADD YOUR VOICE#9 Chinese Cultural Concept Review of CHINESE THINKING (想法 Xiǎngfǎ)

China Myth Podcast - February 18, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
“Words NEVER reflect a person's underlying emotions or meaning in a high-context culture such as China. Therefore, expecting double standards without judgment is the only way to retain a positive attitude.” A life-altering experience is one of those rare occasions a person’s core beliefs are in...

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Between Two Worlds (Song inspired by Eileen Gu)

China Myth Podcast - February 17, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
From the time I was old enough to imagine who I was and who I wanted to be, I always felt like I was caught between two worlds.  I wrote this song based on my personal experience growing up in Atlanta, GA (USA), and I incorporated it into my latest book long before the manuscript was written.  ...

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ADD YOUR VOICE#8 Chinese Cultural Concept Review of THEIR ATTITUDE 心态 Xīntài

China Myth Podcast - February 11, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation. Practi...

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ADD YOUR VOICE#7 Chinese Cultural Concept Review of HOW THEY FEEL 委屈 Wěiqu

China Myth Podcast - February 04, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation.  Pract...

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ADD YOUR VOICE#6 Chinese Cultural Concept Review of IRON RICE BOWL 铁饭碗 Tiěfànwǎn

China Myth Podcast - January 28, 2022 01:00 - 7 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation. Practi...

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ADD YOUR VOICE#5 Chinese Cultural Concept Review of 给面子 Gěimiànzi

China Myth Podcast - January 22, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation. Practi...

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ADD YOUR VOICE#4 Chinese Cultural Concept Review of 信任 xìnrèn

China Myth Podcast - January 15, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation. Practi...

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ADD YOUR VOICE#3 Chinese Cultural Concept Review of 陰陽 Yīnyáng

China Myth Podcast - January 08, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation. My Def...

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ADD YOUR VOICE#2 Chinese Cultural Concept Review of 利益 Lìyì

China Myth Podcast - January 01, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation. My Def...

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ADD YOUR VOICE#1 Chinese Cultural Concept Review of Guanxi (关系)

China Myth Podcast - December 28, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation. My Def...

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Best Practices For Negotiating In China Today

China Myth Podcast - December 14, 2021 17:00 - 3 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
Listen to my conversation (just 3 minutes long) with Sophia about the best practices for negotiating with Chinese people, especially when they are non-committal. And leave me a question or comment. There is nothing more important in our world today than improving how we communicate and negotia...

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Invaluable Lessons from the Peng Shuai Saga #WhereIsPengShuai

China Myth Podcast - November 26, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
There is a "literal truth" and a "relative truth " with ALL THINGS CHINA.  Literally, NO ONE precisely knows what happened except Peng Shuai and her accused, Zhang Gaoli.  That said, you probably want to know what happened in "absolute terms" relative to Western values and the #METOO movement....

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China Myth Podcast finale Meetup event Reverse Q&A replay (S1F)

China Myth Podcast - September 28, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
Replay of our Zoom Meetup on September 28, 2021 to celebrate the end of Season 1 of the China Myth Podcast -- 10 episodes to help you learn HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and WHAT you can do to influence their behavior in a positive way. What Chinese cultural concept...

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Chinese Offramp for Preserving Face (S1E10)

China Myth Podcast - September 22, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
How can you stop those frustrating circular conversations and prevent them from spiraling out of control? What is the best tactic to allow your Chinese partners to preserve Face when they are wrong or make mistakes, and why is preserving Face and giving them an offramp so important for your ove...

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Why China is longer a land of contradictions (S1E9)

China Myth Podcast - September 15, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
Why do so many seasoned China veterans say, "China is a land of contradictions?" This episode walks you through the major emotional influences of Chinese 心态 (xīntài), which combined with knowing someone’s Liyi (利益) calculation is a recipe for success. Ultimately, this is where our advantage li...

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When the rubber meets the road in China (S1E8)

China Myth Podcast - September 08, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
How do you embrace another way of thinking when it is vastly different from your own? ANSWER = Decode their 心态 (xīntài) and reprogram your attitude In Chinese culture, 心态 (xīntài) goes beyond how someone thinks. It includes the state of their psyche and attitude toward how certain things make ...

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Anatomy of Accidental Chinese Grievances (S1E7)

China Myth Podcast - September 01, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
In order to gain a complete picture of how Chinese feel, we need to understand the concept of 委屈 (wěiqu), which is how Chinese people feel whenever they perceive they have lost something of value. One of the many challenges foreigners face is A) sensing what might cause someone to feel 委屈 (wěiq...

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Chinese Iron Rice Bowl meets Commercial Excellence (S1E6)

China Myth Podcast - August 25, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
China is not homogenous, and there are no absolutes in anything we say or analyze about how Chinese people think and behave. Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) represent a sizable demographic and reflect China’s Iron Rice Bowl Mentality, and it is a helpful contrast for understanding Chines...

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Chinese Society Encourages Goodwill Extraction (S1E5)

China Myth Podcast - August 18, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
Chinese people will always figure out a way to compensate themselves for any missing goodwill from you, so we will introduce Jack, my first local channel partner in China who came in at the highest level of Guanxi and as trustworthy as they come. So how could this relationship sour, and what co...

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Trust during a Chinese Honeymoon (S1E4)

China Myth Podcast - August 11, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
TRUTH is a Chinese cultural dichotomy with the West, as well as our tendency to trust strangers (Truth-Default). Learn how Richard used Art of War (AoW) misdirection to discredit me, and how his clandestine activities could have been identified and prevented. DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTEN...

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Yin and Yang Guanxi Connections (S1E3)

China Myth Podcast - August 04, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
Learn how I incorporated “Shanghai life” into my business, and hear the story of an arrogant Brit named Keith and how the power of Yin Yang Guanxi connections can change your fortunes in China. “To be successful in China, you need to manage the different shades of gray because nothing is black ...

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The Liyi Guanxi Coefficient (S1E2)

China Myth Podcast - July 28, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★ - 19 ratings
In Chinese, there is a term called (利益 Lìyì) that Chinese people use to calculate how they will proceed in developing Guanxi with someone. This Liyi calculation affects everything, and understanding all its variables can help you solve your dilemmas in China. Listen to how each person’s Liyi ca...

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