Hosted by Gene Hsu · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 221 episodes
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China Myth Podcast is a self-produced immersion experience of my journey through the fascinating and misunderstood dilemmas of Chinese business culture - a reaction, a behavior, even a suggestion - and asks whether I could have achieved a better outcome with a different attitude, mindset, and approach. Because sometimes, learning how to listen is a lost art of communication.
Gene Hsu hosts China Myth Podcast, a business show with 221 episodes published.
Why do Chinese employees answer indirectly? Why does communication in China sometimes feel unclear—even when relationships are strong? If you’ve ever felt a “trust gap” working in China, this video explains why that gap
Why does pressure reduce productivity in Chinese workplaces? Many Western managers struggle with Chinese employees who become quiet, indirect, or withdrawn under stress. What appears to be disengagement is often a predic
Many Westerners assume China’s Iron Rice Bowl mentality disappeared with prosperity, skyscrapers, and global integration. It didn’t. In this video, I explain why the Iron Rice Bowl (铁饭碗 tiě fàn wǎn) was never just a job
In China, Giving Face doesn’t mean abandoning your values. It means choosing when and how to express them. This video tackles one of the hardest moments foreigners face in China—when Western instincts about honesty, ethi
Western business culture assumes one thing by default: If someone trusts you, they’ll tell you the truth. China doesn’t work that way. In this video, I break down one of the most damaging assumptions foreigners bring int
“Mastering the gray areas is to doing business in China what political correctness is to corporate America: MANDATORY .” Westerners often parachute into China assuming strength, clarity, and leverage translate cleanly ac
Was there a FAILED attempted coup in Beijing? When purges happen at the top in China, it's rarely about loyalty failing overnight. It's about perceptions shifting—and Guānxì (关系) no longer being enough. Recent earth-shat
I almost filmed this video using an AI digital twin. It was efficient. Scalable. Technically impressive. But in a world where trust is at an all-time low—and real human connection has quietly disappeared—I realized somet
Why do Chinese negotiations feel so unpredictable? The answer lies in a concept called Lìyì (利益). Most Westerners assume business runs on competence, transparency, and institutional trust. In China, the operating system
Where does “China speed” really come from? Most people point to tech, manufacturing, or economic reforms — but the true origins began somewhere unexpected: on a volleyball court in the 1980s. In this video, we unpack the
In this episode of ABC in the Middle, I’m sharing a powerful Chinese moral story I grew up with, now retold for my son—and for you. This is a Mandarin language version of the story behind the idiom: 貪心不足，蛇吞象 (Greed knows
My son, Jayden, is growing up in a world of abundance—and that’s a blessing. But it also means helping him understand the value of gratitude and the dangers of greed. In this video, I share the 4 Chinese idioms my parent
Chinese numbers are more than just math—they’re full of meanings, superstitions, and slang expressions that reveal how Chinese people think, feel, and communicate. In this episode of ABC in the Middle, I’ll walk you thro
Did you know that different spices in China also reflect the personalities of local girls with distinct regional tastes and attitudes? In this fun episode, we break down the difference between 辣妹子 (Sichuan girls) and 湘妹子
Can't wait for fresh-baked cookies to come out of the oven or for your best friend to come over? Don’t worry—Chinese has some wise and fun ways to say, “Patience is a virtue.” 😄 In this episode, we break down five diffe
In this reaction video, I break down the qualities an ordinary Chinese woman thinks makes a man attractive. She lists some surprising and insightful traits that go beyond just looks. From a “knack for business” to being
In this video, we dive into the beautiful Tang Dynasty poem "静夜思" (Jìng Yè Sī) by the famous poet Li Bai (李白). Perfect for kids and beginners learning Mandarin , this poetry lesson will help you practice your Chinese lan
This bilingual video is perfect for young Mandarin learners! "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" or "狼来的故事" (láng lái de gùshì) not only introduces kids to a classic moral story but also helps them practice their Mandarin listening
You’ve heard the Japanese saying, “The nail that sticks up gets hammered down.” But did you know there are Chinese versions of this saying that almost no Americans have heard about? Why do we remember the Japanese versio
What happens when Trump and ongoing China’s tariffs escalate, pause, and a propaganda battle ensues? 🐉 Chinese netizens say Trump "chickened out" 😆 in a cheeky and blunt way! Learn Mandarin internet slang like "特朗普怂了"
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China Myth Podcast is hosted by Gene Hsu. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 221 episodes.
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