Hosted by Chris Lee · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 30 episodes
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A storytelling podcast about real Chinese culture, 90s childhood life, and the secrets behind how Chinese people think, act, and communicate.Christopher Li is a Chinese journalist, news anchor, and award-winning TV show host. He has traveled across China and the world, interviewing people, explaining cultures, and telling stories that reveal what’s behind the headlines. With sharp observation, deep cultural understanding, and a talent for turning complex ideas into engaging storytelling, he’s here to bring you the China most foreigners never get to see.
Chris Lee hosts Chopsticks & Confessions with Christopher Li, a society show with 30 episodes published.
Welcome to our season finale! As Gaokao sweeps across China, we’re diving into one of the most meaningful traditions in Chinese youth life. We’ll share real heartwarming stories from exam season, break down how this high
Ever wondered why China is so fiercely determined to land humans on the Moon? It all traces back to 5,000 years of moon poems, Chang’e fairy tales and nationwide Mid-Autumn moon worship. Today we unpack China’s full offi
Have you heard the shocking latest news blowing up all over social media? A major Chinese streaming platform is now launching a brand new platform that allows people to trade and license AI actor portrait rights. Soon en
The recent high-profile visit to China has taken over global social media, drawing countless eyes from all around the world. Among all the remarkable moments from this journey, the exclusive state welcoming banquet has b
Have you ever wished someone would expose every dishonest business cheating regular customers? China’s famous March 15 315 Gala does exactly that. Undercover reporters secretly investigate for months, capture shocking hi
Monday’s are usually everyone’s least favorite day — but this year, May 4th lands on a Monday, a quietly iconic and meaningful day across China: Youth Day. Most of the world has never heard of this unique holiday, but it
Ever scrolled past the viral clip of a Chinese humanoid robot finishing a half-marathon and outrunning the world’s fastest human athletes? What you didn’t see are the wild behind-the-scenes fails, top-secret 3-year plans
Beijing’s spring has a fluffy, frustrating secret: liu xu. On this episode of Chopsticks & Confessions, we’re diving into everything you need to know about these flying catkins—from their surprising role in beating sands
The 2008 Beijing Olympics weren’t just about gold medals and fireworks—they were full of behind-the-scenes drama and heartwarming surprises. On Chopsticks & Confessions, we’re breaking down the opening ceremony’s secret
Ever felt like the harder you work, the further you fall behind? That’s neijuan—and it’s taking over China. On this episode of Chopsticks & Confessions, we dive into how this zero-sum competition traps every generation,
Ever heard of a marriage built on no house, no car, not even a radio —just 3 months of blind dates? Or why a 1970s bicycle was the "Tesla of its time" for Chinese grooms? On this episode of "Chopsticks and Confessions,"
Ever wondered what it's like to be a PE-hating dance lead, or why Chinese men carrying their partners' handbags is a quiet revolution? On this episode of Chopsticks & Confessions, Chris unpacks the messy, surprising evol
What if the most terrifying thing about your child's mental illness wasn't the illness itself-but the shame of talking about it? What if you hid your own terminal cancer diagnosis to avoid "burdening" your family, while
What if the “perfect” beauty look could kill you? If you’ve binged Ryan Murphy’s wild new series The Beauty, you know exactly what I’m talking about—this show’s twisted take on our obsession with quick-fix attractiveness
What if one app controlled your job, your social life, your grocery runs, and even your subway rides? What if hitting 35 meant you're "too old" for half the jobs on the market? And what if skipping a baijiu toast at a wo
Ever wondered why your Chinese friend panics at the sight of a wilting succulent? Or why they refuse to cut their hair until mid-February? Spoiler: it's not just "old people's nonsense"-it's 2,000 years of culture, luck,
If you’ve scrolled TikTok lately, you’ve definitely seen it — robots doing kung fu at the Chinese Spring Festival Gala, backflipping, holding swords, and going viral worldwide. But today, we’re not just reacting. We’re t
Chinese New Year is right around the corner, and if you’ve ever wondered what this huge festival is really about, how we celebrate, and why we do all those little traditions — this episode is for you.
Ever spent 12 years wearing the exact same shapeless, polyester outfit every single day — even through puberty, exams, crushes, and tears? If you grew up in China, you know exactly what I’m talking about: the school unif
Ever earned a solid salary but hesitated to buy a $4 bubble tea, yet dropped $280 on a concert ticket without a second thought? That’s the reality of China’s Gen Z and millennial “low desire life” – a global viral phenom
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