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China Unpacked
by Victor L
China Unpacked brings you the human side of China - beyond the headlines and politics. From comedians, creators to entrepreneurs, chefs, and cultural insiders, each episode unpacks stories of identity, ambition, and creativity, and what it’s really like to live in one of the world’s most misunderstood and fast-evolving countries.
Episodes
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Tony From LC Sign: China’s Most Viral Star on Getting Crazy Rich, Finding a New Girlfriend, and Who He is Behind Internet Fame
Meet Tony, the viral face of LC Sign — and one of the most recognizable Chinese creators on the internet. Known for his hilarious accents and unhinged humor, Tony helped turn a Chinese factory account into a global viral phenomenon. But behind the jokes is a much bigger story. In this episode of...
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The American Capturing China Like You’ve Never Seen Before — and How Living There Changed Him
Meet Craig Hickerson, an American filmmaker documenting everyday life in China through cinematic mini-documentaries. After moving from the U.S. to China, Craig began capturing the small, ordinary moments most people walk past — a flower on the ground, strangers in the park, public dances, local...
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From Peking University to Internet Fame: How an American Built a New Life in China and Left Behind the American Dream
Meet Gavin, an American who moved to China to study at Peking University — and ended up building a career inside one of the world’s most competitive digital ecosystems. From mastering the Chinese language to growing millions of followers on Chinese platforms, His story challenges what we’ve been...
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How an American Accidentally Opened a Pizzeria in Rural China, and Became an Overnight Sensation
Meet Adrien, an American who opened a pizza shop in China’s countryside. By blending local ingredients with Western cooking, his restaurant became a viral sensation, attracting both locals and tourists. This week on China Unpacked, Adrien opens up about what it’s really like to start a restaurant...
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How a Foreigner Mastered Chinese Comedy, Lost it All and Then Rebuilt Everything with Tea | Jesse's Teahouse
Meet Jesse, the creator who turned tea into one of the most unexpected cultural bridges between China and the world. But before Jesse’s Tea House, he did something few foreigners have ever managed to do: he mastered traditional Chinese comedy and built a massive following performing entirely in...
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Everything You Know About Tofu is Wrong! This American Chef’s Plan to Make Tofu a Staple in America
Meet George, the chef on a mission to change the perception of tofu in America. Trained under a fifth-generation tofu master in China, George is here to prove that everything you know about tofu is wrong. In this episode of China Unpacked, we’ll taste tofu dishes that will make you go, “I can’t...
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A Chinese American Rapper’s Plans to Make Chinese Entertainment Global
Meet Laurence, the viral creator, rapper, film director, and future entertainment lawyer determined to make Chinese music and entertainment the next global phenomenon. In this episode of China Unpacked, we dive into Laurence’s multifaceted journey, from overcoming the challenges of biracial...
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How an American Accidentally Created China’s Biggest Meme
Meet Paul, a multi-talented American who created the biggest meme in China, by pure accident In this episode of China Unpacked, we dive into Paul’s unlikely journey: from growing up in Amish country in the US to moving to China, cracking the code of Chinese social media, and becoming a viral...
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The Untold Story of China’s Most Famous Comedian
Meet Joe Wong, China’s most famous stand-up comedian, who went from a biochemist in China to roasting Joe Biden at the White House In this episode of China Unpacked, we unpack Joe’s extraordinary journey, from arriving in the US with zero comedy experience, to battling racism on and off stage…
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How China's Viral Trump Impersonator Bridge US and China through Comedy
Meet Ryan, China’s most viral Donald Trump impersonator. In this episode of China Unpacked, we dive into Ryan’s journey — from learning English to perfectly mimicking Trump’s voice, going viral on social media, and navigating the pressures of internet fame. We talked about: How Ryan started doing...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
China Unpacked brings you the human side of China - beyond the headlines and politics. From comedians, creators to entrepreneurs, chefs, and cultural insiders, each episode unpacks stories of identity, ambition, and creativity, and what it’s really like to live in one of the world’s most misunderstood and fast-evolving countries.
HOSTED BY
Victor L
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China Unpacked brings you the human side of China - beyond the headlines and politics. From comedians, creators to entrepreneurs, chefs, and cultural insiders, each episode unpacks stories of identity, ambition, and creativity, and what it’s really like to live in one of the world’s most...
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China Unpacked is created and hosted by Victor L.
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