Barbarians at the Gate

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Let Only Red Flowers Bloom with NPR Correspondent Emily Feng

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In this episode of Barbarians at the Gate, we talk with Emily Feng about her new book

Curating Chinese Internet Culture for Global Audiences with What's on Weibo founder Manya Koetse

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This week, we catch up with Dutch sinologist Manya Koetse, the creator of "What's on Weibo,"...

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In this episode of Barbarians at the Gate, Jeremiah speaks with Chris Stewart, the creator of The...

Experiencing the World of Jazz in China

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This week, we explore a topic close to our hearts: the world of jazz in China. Jeremiah and David bring their respective musical experience to the table—Jeremiah...

The Challenges of Foreign Reporting in China: An In-Depth Discussion with Jane Perlez

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In this episode of 'Barbarians at the Gate,' hosts Jeremiah Jenne and David welcome Jane Perlez, former Beijing bureau chief for the New York Times,...