That mix—growing up in China, then analysing it professionally from abroad—gives me a view that’s a bit different from most China podcasts. I’ve seen the country both from the inside, through lived experience, and from the outside, through data, policy, and global markets. And after years of travelling onshore and offshore, I’ve been trying to make sense of China for international audiences and I’ve realised just how big the gap can be between perception and reality even in an age of constant social media and information overload.

This podcast is where I bring all that together. 

In each episode, I’ll share stories and reflections from the China I know—through travel, everyday life, books, history, and the small moments that reveal deeper truths. Yes, I’m a researcher, but I promise this won’t be another economics lecture. It’s about the people, the culture, and the lived experiences that make China so complex and fascinating.

If you’re looking for a grounded, nuanced, and insider’s view of China—beyond the noise, beyond the clichés—you’re in the right place.