CNY Special: From China to Africa

First day back at work, and your brain's still in holiday mode—slow, fuzzy, and definitely unprepared for spreadsheets. This is what we call Post-Holiday Syndrome. But don't worry, you're not alone! We discuss what it is and how to snap out of it to get back on track. / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (19:52). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

As we conclude our holidays and return to the office, we take an economic temperature check to assess how things went during the Spring Festival. From sky-high movie box office figures to impressive travel statistics, 2025 is poised to be a year of new records and milestones. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

For 16 years, Patrick Regulier has made China his home, initially as a basketball player and now as a mentor. Today, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the aspirations of young athletes on the Zhejiang Lions youth team. Patrick's passion, guidance, and unwavering belief in his players have helped many navigate the competitive landscape of basketball.If you enjoy feature stories like this one, be sure to check out "Footprints" on your favorite podcast platform!

Whether it's the comforting aroma of homemade dumplings or the vibrant red lanterns illuminating the streets, Chinese New Year is more than just a holiday. It represents the largest family reunion for the Chinese people—a time to reconnect, rejuvenate, and celebrate togetherness.What makes family reunions during the Chinese New Year so special?On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Here's the story of Frederic Moal, a French BMX coach who has found his second home in China. Affectionately known by his riders as Laofa, or the "French papa," Frederic manages the Guizhou provincial BMX team, coaching six talented young athletes in their pursuit of excellence. Through his unique coaching methods and deep personal investment, he's become a mentor, a friend, and even family to these young riders.If you enjoy feature stories like this one, be sure to check out "Footprints" on your favorite podcast platform!

Welcome to the Chinese New Year edition of Round Table! In this edition, we explore a specific aspect of the economy during the holiday season: Spring Festival consumption, which encompasses shopping, tourism, entertainment, and more! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Farrukh Pirumshoev is a young Tajik entrepreneur based in the northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an, specializing in the international trade of automobiles between China and Central Asia. His company thrives by trading approximately 30 cars each week, benefiting from the expanding Chinese economy and the rising economic exchanges between China and Central Asian nations.If you enjoy feature stories like this one, be sure to check out "Footprints" on your favorite podcast platform!

Today, we will explore how Chinese people celebrate the New Year and how international friends perceive these rich traditions. Additionally, we have the inside scoop on some of the best places to visit during the holiday season.Joining Heyang via video link are Lizzy Bessenger from South Africa, who has been living in Kunming, China, for over six years as an English teacher and content creator, and Jack Forsdike from Yorkshire in the UK, who has been in China for about four years and is now a content creator.

In this episode of Makin' it in China, we share two stories.Ehsan Doostmohammadi, an Iranian researcher at Southwest University in Chongqing, is dedicated to translating classic Chinese texts into Persian. His work provides Iranians with a unique insight into Chinese heritage and traditional medicine.Saulebek Kabylbekov, a Kazakh ophthalmologist based in Daqing, Heilongjiang, has treated more than 250,000 patients since 1998. Renowned for his humanitarian efforts and commitment to providing free medical services, he received the Chinese Government Friendship Award in 2023.If you enjoy feature stories like this one, be sure to check out "Footprints" on your favorite podcast platform!

For this Round Table Chinese New Year Special, Heyang engages in a video discussion with two guests from Africa: Bernard Momanyi, Editorial Director at Capital FM in Kenya, and Jean Paul Lam, President of the New Chinatown Foundation in Mauritius.As China and Africa strengthen their ties, particularly in trade, culture, and community, our guests discuss how this celebration fosters connections between people across continents.