<![CDATA[China Chat]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:50:13 GMT en 5227f38f-4776-505a-b279-856b9aa3ca77 https://media.rss.com/xinhua/20201224_023039_2d9e6331deed6c89a9db84dbcbbbd716.jpg China Chat https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua yes Xinhua 2020 Xinhua Xinhua no episodic podcast We invite people from all over the world to talk about China and beyond. <![CDATA[Trailer | Chinese Democracy: Face To Face With Mayors]]> How are mayors elected in China? How do city-level governments exercise their power? How do they make sure people's needs are met? In Face To Face With Mayors, Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan travels with experts from around the world to find out how Chinese democracy is practiced in real and local terms.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/849029 0f317793-a013-477a-aa83-36b5a6cefe33 125 full 2 2 1 1 false Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:48:42 GMT How are mayors elected in China? How do city-level governments exercise their power? How do they make sure people's needs are met? In Face To Face With Mayors, Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan travels with experts from around the world to find out how Chinese democracy is practiced in real and local terms. Stay tuned!How are mayors elected in China? How do city-level governments exercise their power? How do they make sure people's needs are met? In Face To Face With Mayors, Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan travels with experts from around the world to find out how Chinese democracy is practiced in real and local terms. Stay tuned! <![CDATA[MiaoVlogs | Ice fishing on Chagan Lake with youngest head fisherman]]> -30 degrees Celsius? Check! 50 layers of clothing? Check! Youngest fisherman to show us the ropes? Check! Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and her friend Lucien Pang are all set for a Mongolian ice fishing adventure on Chagan Lake!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/579226 4213bca9-8002-4b83-8a7a-48ce77709c51 487 full 1 1 21 21 false Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:12:51 GMT -30 degrees Celsius? Check! 50 layers of clothing? Check! Youngest fisherman to show us the ropes? Check! Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and her friend Lucien Pang are all set for a Mongolian ice fishing adventure on Chagan Lake!-30 degrees Celsius? Check! 50 layers of clothing? Check! Youngest fisherman to show us the ropes? Check! Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and her friend Lucien Pang are all set for a Mongolian ice fishing adventure on Chagan Lake! <![CDATA[China Chat | How has China changed between two Beijing Olympics?]]> To find out how China has changed between its two Olympics, Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan hit the streets of Beijing, and then sat down with three expats who have experienced firsthand the many changes in this fast-paced country.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/579221 79f24e6d-61c5-4b06-a628-1509a36ddf76 1147 full 1 1 20 20 false Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:07:25 GMT To find out how China has changed between its two Olympics, Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan hit the streets of Beijing, and then sat down with three expats who have experienced firsthand the many changes in this fast-paced country.To find out how China has changed between its two Olympics, Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan hit the streets of Beijing, and then sat down with three expats who have experienced firsthand the many changes in this fast-paced country. <![CDATA[China Chat | Face to face with Xinjiang spokespersons]]> If Western media were to be believed, Xinjiang would be a land of concentration camps and forced labor. Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and U.S. experts sat down with spokesmen of the region to discuss these explosive allegations and how best to bridge the growing gap between East and West.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/579217 9265e602-2c46-4cd2-886b-c839c04821e7 650 full 1 1 19 19 false Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:52:14 GMT If Western media were to be believed, Xinjiang would be a land of concentration camps and forced labor. Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and U.S. experts sat down with spokesmen of the region to discuss these explosive allegations and how best to bridge the growing gap between East and West.If Western media were to be believed, Xinjiang would be a land of concentration camps and forced labor. Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and U.S. experts sat down with spokesmen of the region to discuss these explosive allegations and how best to bridge the growing gap between East and West. <![CDATA[China Chat | Understanding China's Democracy, Freedom & Human Rights]]> What are human rights to the Chinese? Do people in China have freedoms? Is China authoritarian or democratic? Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and three American experts talk about these issues head on. Click here to find out!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/579188 9dd32ff6-3bdf-4324-afcb-757b0da6f548 1560 full 1 1 18 18 false Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:04:10 GMT What are human rights to the Chinese? Do people in China have freedoms? Is China authoritarian or democratic? Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and three American experts talk about these issues head on. Click here to find out!What are human rights to the Chinese? Do people in China have freedoms? Is China authoritarian or democratic? Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and three American experts talk about these issues head on. Click here to find out! <![CDATA[China Chat | Hard Truths on China's Human Rights]]> What do the Chinese have to say about democracy, freedom and human rights? Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and three American experts discuss and deliberate their findings after spending months traveling across the country seeking answers. Click to find out!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/579181 fde1a070-d908-423d-83af-8e346e4dfce1 0 full 1 1 17 17 false Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:54:09 GMT What do the Chinese have to say about democracy, freedom and human rights? Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and three American experts discuss and deliberate their findings after spending months traveling across the country seeking answers. Click to find out!What do the Chinese have to say about democracy, freedom and human rights? Xinhua journalist Miao Xiaojuan and three American experts discuss and deliberate their findings after spending months traveling across the country seeking answers. Click to find out! <![CDATA[Documentary | Inside China: A Discovery Tour]]> #InsideChina: In this documentary, 3 US experts join Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan on #ADiscoveryTour across the nation to learn what the Chinese people have to say about democracy, freedom and human rights. Join us as we seek to better understand this frequently misrepresented country!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/344836 96af2df1-ba18-49bc-bb43-aa0b7248a937 0 full 1 1 16 16 false Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:50:56 GMT #InsideChina: In this documentary, 3 US experts join Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan on #ADiscoveryTour across the nation to learn what the Chinese people have to say about democracy, freedom and human rights. Join us as we seek to better understand this frequently misrepresented country!#InsideChina: In this documentary, 3 US experts join Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan on #ADiscoveryTour across the nation to learn what the Chinese people have to say about democracy, freedom and human rights. Join us as we seek to better understand this frequently misrepresented country! <![CDATA[Special Edition: Connected despite COVID]]> To say COVID has changed the world would be an understatement. Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan invites three media and communications professionals -- Monica Guy in New York City, Rahul Venkit in Brussels and Will Glasgow in Sydney, to share their highs and lows from this global crisis and find out how it has changed their life and work.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/266284 f47c4f27-0505-8dd6-f974-513590ccee99 1463 full 1 1 15 15 false Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:38:30 GMT To say COVID has changed the world would be an understatement. Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan invites three media and communications professionals -- Monica Guy in New York City, Rahul Venkit in Brussels and Will Glasgow in Sydney, to share their highs and lows from this global crisis and find out how it has changed their life and work.To say COVID has changed the world would be an understatement. Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan invites three media and communications professionals -- Monica Guy in New York City, Rahul Venkit in Brussels and Will Glasgow in Sydney, to share their highs and lows from this global crisis and find out how it has changed their life and work. <![CDATA[China Chat: The Making of A New Tibet]]> In this episode, host Miao Xiaojuan continues the conversation with two American guests on Tibet. Together they meet locals who are willing to discuss just about everything, and learn about the region’s overall development. What are their views on Tibet? Click to find out!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/244752 5f2b080c-380b-92fc-ffc9-488db4a77e7d 1695 full 1 1 14 14 false Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:41:14 GMT In this episode, host Miao Xiaojuan continues the conversation with two American guests on Tibet. Together they meet locals who are willing to discuss just about everything, and learn about the region’s overall development. What are their views on Tibet? Click to find out!In this episode, host Miao Xiaojuan continues the conversation with two American guests on Tibet. Together they meet locals who are willing to discuss just about everything, and learn about the region’s overall development. What are their views on Tibet? Click to find out! <![CDATA[China Chat: The Real Tibet]]> In this episode, host Miao Xiaojuan invites two American experts to explore one of the country's most talked-about places, Tibet. Together they share their firsthand experiences on the trip, delve deeper into Western views of the region, and aim to separate fact from fiction. Here's what they have to say...

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/244737 8dcc9ba9-e983-cf31-69e2-c440cff5c2fd 1865 full 1 1 13 13 false Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:48:42 GMT In this episode, host Miao Xiaojuan invites two American experts to explore one of the country's most talked-about places, Tibet. Together they share their firsthand experiences on the trip, delve deeper into Western views of the region, and aim to separate fact from fiction. Here's what they have to say...In this episode, host Miao Xiaojuan invites two American experts to explore one of the country's most talked-about places, Tibet. Together they share their firsthand experiences on the trip, delve deeper into Western views of the region, and aim to separate fact from fiction. Here's what they have to say... <![CDATA[MiaoVlogs: Happy Centenary, Communist Party of China]]> China celebrates its ruling Communist Party's centenary. General Secretary of CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping presided over the historic event in Tian'anmen Square on July 1. Click to know more about the party and the celebration.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/230300 ccf614d7-95bb-d137-db2c-ba0a5df4d0aa 331 full 1 1 12 12 false Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:39:53 GMT China celebrates its ruling Communist Party's centenary. General Secretary of CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping presided over the historic event in Tian'anmen Square on July 1. Click to know more about the party and the celebration.China celebrates its ruling Communist Party's centenary. General Secretary of CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping presided over the historic event in Tian'anmen Square on July 1. Click to know more about the party and the celebration. <![CDATA[China Chat: Hainan Expo - China’s Open Door Swings Both Ways]]> Why is China's first-ever consumer products expo happening in Hainan during a global pandemic? Will this tropical island succeed in building a free trade port? How is it relevant to the rest of the world? See what our guests from America, Brazil & the U.K. have to say.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/195604 7e2448a7-25dc-ad18-c7e4-bfa212fc79d1 30 full 1 1 11 11 false Mon, 10 May 2021 07:09:34 GMT Why is China's first-ever consumer products expo happening in Hainan during a global pandemic? Will this tropical island succeed in building a free trade port? How is it relevant to the rest of the world? See what our guests from America, Brazil & the U.K. have to say.Why is China's first-ever consumer products expo happening in Hainan during a global pandemic? Will this tropical island succeed in building a free trade port? How is it relevant to the rest of the world? See what our guests from America, Brazil & the U.K. have to say. <![CDATA[China Chat: Hainan Island - Beyond Tourism]]> Of all the sun-sea paradises on earth, why is China's Hainan island a must-visit? Well, there's duty-free shopping, world-class scuba diving & most popular physical therapies - all in one place!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/193321 13a784bc-e132-ec23-f011-e88607e2e76c 291 full 1 1 10 10 false Thu, 06 May 2021 16:03:42 GMT Of all the sun-sea paradises on earth, why is China's Hainan island a must-visit? Well, there's duty-free shopping, world-class scuba diving & most popular physical therapies - all in one place!Of all the sun-sea paradises on earth, why is China's Hainan island a must-visit? Well, there's duty-free shopping, world-class scuba diving & most popular physical therapies - all in one place! <![CDATA[China Chat: The Communist Party -- Through the Eyes of Expats]]> Shanghai, a renowned international metropolis, is also the birthplace of the Communist Party of China (CPC). And this year, the world's largest political party is celebrating its 100th founding anniversary. So we've invited a group of expats living in Shanghai to spend time with a taxi driver, a doctor and other locals who have one thing in common -- they're Party members. What went on & what was said? Click here to watch their China Chat experience.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/158149 8c268d3e-8b83-112a-7d0c-732a9b88ba1c 970 full 1 1 9 9 false Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:31:13 GMT Shanghai, a renowned international metropolis, is also the birthplace of the Communist Party of China (CPC). And this year, the world's largest political party is celebrating its 100th founding anniversary. So we've invited a group of expats living in Shanghai to spend time with a taxi driver, a doctor and other locals who have one thing in common -- they're Party members. What went on & what was said? Click here to watch their China Chat experience.Shanghai, a renowned international metropolis, is also the birthplace of the Communist Party of China (CPC). And this year, the world's largest political party is celebrating its 100th founding anniversary. So we've invited a group of expats living in Shanghai to spend time with a taxi driver, a doctor and other locals who have one thing in common -- they're Party members. What went on & what was said? Click here to watch their China Chat experience. <![CDATA[China Chat: What Will China's Future Look Like?]]> Is China's 14th Five-Year Plan a scheme to overtake America? Is the nation's economic plan short on climate goals? And why should anyone outside of China care about the country's top-level policy blueprint? Our China Chat show invites back U.S. experts to discuss these million-dollar questions.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/154169 90f9afa5-f1d6-dd5d-8c18-71ea0358b8ed 1834 full 1 1 8 8 false Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:31:45 GMT Is China's 14th Five-Year Plan a scheme to overtake America? Is the nation's economic plan short on climate goals? And why should anyone outside of China care about the country's top-level policy blueprint? Our China Chat show invites back U.S. experts to discuss these million-dollar questions.Is China's 14th Five-Year Plan a scheme to overtake America? Is the nation's economic plan short on climate goals? And why should anyone outside of China care about the country's top-level policy blueprint? Our China Chat show invites back U.S. experts to discuss these million-dollar questions. <![CDATA[China Chat: Talking Two Sessions]]> What proposals would you put forward if you were a Chinese lawmaker or political advisor? For the second episode of China Chat's Two Sessions Series, our group of American experts share their thoughts on China's biggest annual political event.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/149520 15aee8ca-60b8-a7a3-4919-e191f2ac9baf 747 full 1 1 7 7 false Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:37:11 GMT What proposals would you put forward if you were a Chinese lawmaker or political advisor? For the second episode of China Chat's Two Sessions Series, our group of American experts share their thoughts on China's biggest annual political event.What proposals would you put forward if you were a Chinese lawmaker or political advisor? For the second episode of China Chat's Two Sessions Series, our group of American experts share their thoughts on China's biggest annual political event. <![CDATA[China Chat: Q&A with China's Lawmakers]]> For the first episode of China Chat's Two Sessions series, a group of political and economic experts from the U.S. have been given the rare opportunity to speak to some NPC delegates regarding this year's political event. Plus, they answer questions from our international viewers. Watch this!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/148735 faeb5f6b-1a2a-f0c7-78bc-005f3a0d0970 787 full 1 1 6 6 false Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:09:10 GMT For the first episode of China Chat's Two Sessions series, a group of political and economic experts from the U.S. have been given the rare opportunity to speak to some NPC delegates regarding this year's political event. Plus, they answer questions from our international viewers. Watch this!For the first episode of China Chat's Two Sessions series, a group of political and economic experts from the U.S. have been given the rare opportunity to speak to some NPC delegates regarding this year's political event. Plus, they answer questions from our international viewers. Watch this! <![CDATA[China Chat: Challenge for Chinese New Year! ]]> Beijing-based Israeli blogger Raz Galor and China Chat host Miao Xiaojuan hit the streets of Wuhan to see how this year’s Spring Festival is better than the last. Check it out!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/135685 8a10cac7-6fff-df62-4486-584cc7813c38 595 full 1 1 5 5 false Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:42:28 GMT Beijing-based Israeli blogger Raz Galor and China Chat host Miao Xiaojuan hit the streets of Wuhan to see how this year’s Spring Festival is better than the last. Check it out!Beijing-based Israeli blogger Raz Galor and China Chat host Miao Xiaojuan hit the streets of Wuhan to see how this year’s Spring Festival is better than the last. Check it out! <![CDATA[China Chat: Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner in Wuhan!]]> Happy Chinese New Year from Wuhan!

For this episode of China Chat, our special guests -- French doctor Philippe Klein, Italian professor Sara Platto and Israeli blogger Raz Galo, share their stories and spend time with some of the local heroes including a construction worker, a deliveryman and a COVID-19 survivor. They get together to enjoy a special, traditional New Year's Eve dinner -- the most important meal of the year in China. Don't miss this!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/135592 0495085b-dca6-48d1-2abe-5092898c128f 857 full 1 1 4 4 false Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:31:20 GMT Happy Chinese New Year from Wuhan! For this episode of China Chat, our special guests -- French doctor Philippe Klein, Italian professor Sara Platto and Israeli blogger Raz Galo, share their stories and spend time with some of the local heroes including a construction worker, a deliveryman and a COVID-19 survivor. They get together to enjoy a special, traditional New Year's Eve dinner -- the most important meal of the year in China. Don't miss this!Happy Chinese New Year from Wuhan! For this episode of China Chat, our special guests -- French doctor Philippe Klein, Italian professor Sara Platto and Israeli blogger Raz Galo, share their stories and spend time with some of the local heroes including a construction worker, a deliveryman and a COVID-19 survivor. They get together to enjoy a special, traditional New Year's Eve dinner -- the most important meal of the year in China. Don't miss this! <![CDATA[China Chat: How Is China Ending Rural Poverty?]]> How is China ending rural poverty? Who are the people behind the statistics? And what will happen next? These are some questions that always come up regarding this global issue. And so for this episode of our China Chat show, we take you to Jinzhai County, east China's Anhui Province, to find out.

Our presenter Miao Xiaojuan talks to some very special guests from South Africa, Malaysia and Zimbabwe about the topic and their unforgettable and eye-opening experiences during their five-day trip in the remote villages. Watch this!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/116425 8a0037ae-076a-7e86-c1eb-91204242b5e9 1398 full 1 1 3 3 false Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:49:40 GMT How is China ending rural poverty? Who are the people behind the statistics? And what will happen next? These are some questions that always come up regarding this global issue. And so for this episode of our China Chat show, we take you to Jinzhai County, east China's Anhui Province, to find out. Our presenter Miao Xiaojuan talks to some very special guests from South Africa, Malaysia and Zimbabwe about the topic and their unforgettable and eye-opening experiences during their five-day trip in the remote villages. Watch this!How is China ending rural poverty? Who are the people behind the statistics? And what will happen next? These are some questions that always come up regarding this global issue. And so for this episode of our China Chat show, we take you to Jinzhai County, east China's Anhui Province, to find out. Our presenter Miao Xiaojuan talks to some very special guests from South Africa, Malaysia and Zimbabwe about the topic and their unforgettable and eye-opening experiences during their five-day trip in the remote villages. Watch this! <![CDATA[China Chat: Will 2021 be better?]]> Where is China heading in 2021? We invited a group of expats and experts to our studios in Beijing to discuss this million-dollar question!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/114479 67076556-02b7-6b0f-c982-5dc2e3ef8931 734 full 1 1 2 2 false Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:37:58 GMT Where is China heading in 2021? We invited a group of expats and experts to our studios in Beijing to discuss this million-dollar question!Where is China heading in 2021? We invited a group of expats and experts to our studios in Beijing to discuss this million-dollar question! <![CDATA[China Chat: How was your 2020?]]> How was your 2020? What was the toughest moment? We invited a group of expats and experts to our studios in Beijing, to share their peculiar experiences from this past year!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/xinhua/114374 01746bde-ef63-deee-7efb-cba2a58b2cf9 1398 full 1 1 1 1 false Wed, 06 Jan 2021 03:28:00 GMT How was your 2020? What was the toughest moment? We invited a group of expats and experts to our studios in Beijing, to share their peculiar experiences from this past year!How was your 2020? What was the toughest moment? We invited a group of expats and experts to our studios in Beijing, to share their peculiar experiences from this past year!