8. How hard is learning Chinese?

Yes, it's HUGE. But not just in the way you think. Almost deep as it is broad, there are 6 climate zones, 55 ethnicities, and dozens if not hundreds of different cultures. Artem and Lucien discuss how China's colossal scale informs everything here, from economic growth, population patterns, and even how local Chinese see themselves.Instagram:Artem @chinartemLucien @lucienldnPR in China http://gennow.cn/Product development and manufacturing in China https://uchina.biz/LaowaiMe brand https://laowai.me/Music: Howie Lee - 金蛇狂舞 (TRAP FLIP)

Beijing and Shanghai are China’s two most famous and most important cities. One is the center of government, the other the center of modern commerce. One is steeped in history, the other is a glittering tribute to modernity. In this episode Lucien and Artem compare these two giants from the perspective of expats and locals to help you understand the unique vibes of each one.Instagram:Artem @chinartemLucien @lucienldnPR in China http://gennow.cn/Product development and manufacturing in China https://uchina.biz/LaowaiMe brand https://laowai.me/Music: Howie Lee - 金蛇狂舞 (TRAP FLIP)

Lucien and Artem share their experience learning one of the hardest languages in the world from different angles: Artem learned like a scholar, whilst Lucien learned organically. Tones, dialects, Chinese characters, awkward situations, and many tips – in this episode, you’ll see how they speak in Chinese like locals!Instagram:Artem @chinartemLucien @lucienldnPR in China http://gennow.cn/Product development and manufacturing in China https://uchina.biz/LaowaiMe brand https://laowai.me/Music: Howie Lee - 金蛇狂舞 (TRAP FLIP)

Just like every country in the world, China’s North and South have a huge cultural divide. Artem’s 9 years in South China and Lucien’s fondness for North China are on display here as we delve into the stereotypes of North and South as well as the food, climate and language differences.Instagram:Artem @chinartemLucien @lucienldnPR in China http://gennow.cn/Product development and manufacturing in China https://uchina.biz/LaowaiMe brand https://laowai.me/Music: Howie Lee - 金蛇狂舞 (TRAP FLIP)

Artem and Lucien’s home countries, Russia and the UK, aren’t famous for their food (and Lucien has especially weird food habits). So it’s hard for them to understand why Chinese people love to eat. In this episode, they discuss Chinese food, how important it is, how many money is spent on it and why Chinese people really really love food!Instagram:Artem @chinartemLucien @lucienldnPR in China http://gennow.cn/Product development and manufacturing in China https://uchina.biz/LaowaiMe brand https://laowai.me/Music: Howie Lee - 金蛇狂舞 (TRAP FLIP)

Ever fallen asleep at work and your boss actually encouraged you for it? Hear about Artem’s experience with Chinese afternoon nap culture, his time spent with rough and tumble factory workers and why Lucien gets woken up at 5am to the smell of frying garlic.Instagram:Artem @chinartemLucien @lucienldnPR in China http://gennow.cn/Product development and manufacturing in China https://uchina.biz/LaowaiMe brand https://laowai.me/Music: Howie Lee - 金蛇狂舞 (TRAP FLIP)

Where does Chinese obsession with white skin come from, is it that important? Drink to excess during business meetings and banquets to show respect– the difference of Western and Chinese drinking culture. Is it polite to refuse a cigarette from a Chinese boss? In this episode Lucien and Artem share experience about skin color importance and bad habits in China.The show Lucien stars in is: 'The Day I Ran China' (CN: 功夫学徒) a Discovery + Mango TV joint production.Inside China follow this link: https://www.mgtv.com/b/345719/9954499.html Outside China download the 'Mango TV International App' and search for 'The Day I Ran China 2'.Instagram:Artem @chinartemLucien @lucienldnPR in China http://gennow.cn/Product development and manufacturing in China https://uchina.biz/LaowaiMe brand https://laowai.me/Music: Howie Lee - 金蛇狂舞 (TRAP FLIP)

Difference between living in downtown and outskirts in Chinese cities, riding an E-bike in Shanghai, workout and body positivity culture in China.0:32 Coronavirus episode was deleted from Chinese platforms2:27 Artem moved out of center of Shanghai5:15 How much to rent an apartment in downtown SH6:15 Why did Artem move?8:23 Why do foreigners live in downtowns in China?9:18 Transportation system in China12:21 Why does Lucien prefer living in downtown?14:56 Artem's experience of E-biking in Shanghai17:24 The rules of E-biking and penalties20:34 Why does Lucien refuse to get an E-bike24:17 Driving license in China28:17 Artem's body transformation31:57 Lucien's insights on Chinese gym industry36:40 Difference between Western and Chinese approach to gyms42:04 How did gym industry change in a past few years50:35 Body positivity in China54:07 Announcement of TV show "The Day I Ran China" which Lucien participated in⠀Music: Howie Lee - 金蛇狂舞 (TRAP FLIP)⠀Instagram:Artem @chinartemLucien @lucienldn⠀PR in China http://gennow.cn/Product development and manufacturing in China https://uchina.biz/LaowaiMe brand https://laowai.me/

Lucien and Artem stayed in China for the whole epidemic time. In this episode they are talking about how coronavirus influenced their lives and businesses, and why China was so efficient in fighting against the virus.⠀2:20 Background on the Coronavirus outbreak in China6:30 First weeks after epidemic peak9:10 How our businesses were affected18:01 What makes China so efficient in fighting against virus21:39 Discrimination of foreigners and Wuhan people in China27:55 Back to normal. Office life31:28 Cafes, restaurants and bars34:27 Events36:13 Impact on small businesses38:11 Education field42:33 Travel industry47:22 Hosts’ takeaway after epidemic52:37 Series recommendation New travel and cultural project of Artem and his friend – “Celebrating China - The She People”⠀Music: Howie Lee - 金蛇狂舞 (TRAP FLIP)​⠀Instagram:Artem @chinartemLucien @lucienldn⠀PR in China http://gennow.cn/Product development and manufacturing in China https://uchina.biz/LaowaiMe brand https://laowai.me/

A half Chinese Brit Lucien Pang and a Siberian Russian Artem Zhdanov are living in China. They use their unique perspectives to demystify and translate Chinese culture and lifestyle. Lucien and Artem are entrepreneurs who’ve made it in China and now they are sharing their experience with you.5:05 How many foreigners in China and what are the top countries. 8:50 Why did Lucien come to China? 11:20 Why did Artem come to China?18:39 What makes Lucien stay? 22:00 What makes Artem stay? 24:16 Categories of foreigners in China46:34 Advantages and disadvantages of China, will hosts recommend come to China? 53:00 Book recommendation "Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet-Sour Memoir of Eating in China“ by Fuchsia DunlopMusic: Howie Lee - 金蛇狂舞 (TRAP FLIP)​Instagram:Artem @chinartemLucien @lucienldnPR in China http://gennow.cn/Product development and manufacturing in China https://uchina.biz/LaowaiMe brand https://laowai.me/