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China's Green Energy Transition with David Fishman

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The Xi-Trump Summit with Dr. Henry Wang and Jacob Cooke

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Zak Dychtwald on Chinese Companies Going Global (Part 2)

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Zak Dychtwald on Why Global Teams Break Down (Part 1)

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Light Therapy, Chinese Tech Brands, and 15 Years in China: Jim Fields on Building Across Both Markets

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Ha Bao, Empty Nets, and 1.8 Billion Views: Mark Dreyer on Football, China, and the 2026 World Cup

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Two Platforms, Two Audiences: Crystal Yu on the Business of Influencing Across Instagram and Xiaohongshu

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China Tech in 2026: Rui Ma on Robots, Chips, and the Companies Winning the AI Race

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Leif Rogers on North American Sports in Asia, New Deals, and the Business of Fan Building in China

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Baiguan’s Robert Wu on Real Estate, Robotaxis, and What's Actually Driving the Economy in 2026

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From Abstract Models to Ground Truth: Eric Stryson on Operating Credibly in Asian Markets

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Inside China's Beauty Market with Jing Daily's Lisa Nan

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How AI Is Reshaping Consumer Behavior with Dr. Nici Sweaney of AI Her Way

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Jacob Cooke on Alibaba's AI Bet, AI in China, China E-Commerce Data, and the Canada-China Reset

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Colin Jeavons on How AI and Creators Are Redefining Digital Commerce

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The Reset in Canada-China Relations with Bijan Ahmadi

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A New Era in UK-China Relations: Inside PM Starmer's Historic Visit with Tom Simpson

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Skiing in China and Japan: Growth, Participation, and the Road to Milan 2026

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From Insight to Impact: Global Market Research with Nichola Quail

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Mark Carney’s Beijing Visit and What It Means for Canadian Business in China

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Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Risk Management in China with Richard Kimber

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The Political Economy of China's E-commerce Boom with Lizhi Liu, Part 2

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The Political Economy of China's E-commerce Boom with Lizhi Liu, Part 1

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Inside China’s Influencer Economy with Elysia Guo

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32 Cities in 60 Days: Olivia Plotnick on the Real China Consumer Story

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Crystal Tai on China Luxury, Sportswear Trends, and Consumer Sentiment

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What’s Next for Canadian Business in China with CCBC’s David Perez-Des Rosiers

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Unlocking China’s Cross-Border Boom with Tmall Global’s Nicole Lin

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Inside China’s Demand for Wellness, Supplements, and Lifestyle Products with Emmanuel Poupelle

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Inside China’s Trail Running Boom with Clementine Pippa Ebel

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Housing, Confidence, and Consumption: China’s Demand-Side Story with Tianchen Xu (Part 2)

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Navigating Growth and Geopolitics: A Mid-Year Outlook on China with Tianchen Xu (Part 1)

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Jacob Cooke on 618, China’s Consumer Climate & What Tariffs Mean for Global Brands

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AI, Chips, and Cloud: Kevin Xu on Where China’s Tech is Really Headed

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Dr. Chui Chui Tan Part 2 | What Spotify, Bumble & Global Brands Get Right (and Wrong) About Cultural Expansion

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Global Growth Starts with Culture: Dr. Chui Chui Tan on APAC Expansion and Strategic Insight

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Bringing European Brands to Asia with WPIC’s Director of Growth Emmanuel Poupelle (French Language Episode)

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Mark Kruger on China’s Macro Outlook

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The Next China Is Still China: Rui Ma (Part 2) on Tech, Tensions & Transformation

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China’s Consumer Comeback: Jacob Cooke Breaks Down 2024 Consumption Data

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Rui Ma: The US-China AI Race (Part 1)

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From Shanghai to Hokkaido: Skiing Across APAC with Justin Downes

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Peter Park on Growing Australian Brands in APAC

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Joe Mazur: Analyzing U.S.-China Relations Under Trump's Second Term

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Elyse Ribbons on KOL Marketing in China

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Martech in China and How To Advertise on RedNote with David Nottingham

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From TikTok to Red Note, The Great Social Media Migration with Olivia Plotnick

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Cynthia Dearin On How To Take Your Brand Global

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Unlocking Japan: E-Commerce Strategies and Insights with WPIC’s Anton Lapunov

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Navigating China's Health Products Market with Jeff Crowther

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Jacob Cooke on China's Singles Day Shopping Festival

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China Ecommerce Strategies for Australian and New Zealand Brands, with Pier Smulders

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APAC Expansion Lessons from Footwear Industry Veteran, Ken Daley of Joybees Footwear

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Unlocking the APAC Nutraceutical Market with Daniel Mabey

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China E-Commerce Strategies for UK Brands with Antoaneta Becker

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Mike Todd's Blueprint for Australian Brands Going Global

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Marlene Sharp On The Rising Popularity Of East-Asian Entertainment Franchises

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Darren Touch on the Future of Canada-China Relations

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Olympic Recap: Team China's Performance in Paris with Mark Dreyer

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Ed Sander Part 2 | A Deep-Dive Into Alibaba, JD, Douyin, and Little Red Book

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Ed Sander Part 1 | The Meteoric Rise of Pinduoduo and Temu

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Crafting Digital Brand Esperiences in APAC, with Jason Ang

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Unpacking New Trends in Australia-China Relations with Dr. Benjamin Herscovitch

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How Santander Navigator is Helping British Brands Grow in APAC, with Alex Phillips

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Zarina Kanji on Leading WPIC in Europe, Growing UK and European Brands in APAC

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How Norway's Fjorda Made a Splash in China's Supplement Market with Co-founder and CEO Maren Steinnes

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Loud Quitting and Quiet Luxury, Ralph Lauren and Chanel Earnings, Miniso and Florasis Expansion, and China's Fashion Trends with Jing Daily's Julienna Law

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Mastering Marketing On Xiaohongxu (Little Red Book), with Olivia Plotnick, Founder of Wai China

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The Pulse of US-China Relations, The Potential Impact of the Upcoming US Election, and Strategies for MNCs to Mitigate Geopolitical Risk, with Joe Mazur of Trivium China

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Rwandan Coffee in China; Bringing Global Brands onto Tmall; Indonesian E-commerce Boom and more, with Dean Diabate

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Australia China Business Council CEO Tom Parker on Warming Bilateral Ties

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Head of Global Marketplace ROW @ Coupang - Gerald Hoe | Navigating South Korea's E-commerce Boom

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The APAC Playbook | Red Phoenix's Guide to Growing Western Sports Properties in APAC

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Justin Downes - President @ Axis Leisure Management | The Booming Ski Industry In China

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Mark Dreyer, Founder of China Sports Insider | Messi Drama in HK, F1 Is Back in Shanghai, Women's Tennis, the Skiing Boom, and All Things China Sports

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Crystal Tai - Senior Managing Editor @ Jing Daily | Canadian Brands Enjoying Success in China (and Why) & The Top Chinese Fashion Trends For 2024

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Filip Zieliński | China's EV, Education, & Start-up Landscapes

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Charles Lavoie - Head Of Creative Labs @ WPIC | Douyin & The New China Playbook For Brands

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Jacob Cooke, CEO @ WPIC Marketing + Technologies | The 2024 Outlook for PDD, Douyin, Alibaba, & The Chinese Consumer

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Andrew Methven | The Importance of Understanding Mandarin's History As a Language

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Claire Urry | Expanding Trade & Investment Between UK And China

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Denni Hu | Singles' Day, China's Fashion Trends, & The Rise of Chinese Designers

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Heidi Dugan | The Australian Prime Minister's Visit To China, Warming Australia-China Relations, CIIE, & Singles Day

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Jing Zhang, Global Editor in Chief @ Jing Daily | China's Luxury Consumption Landscape In 2023

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Our 200th Episode Featuring Jacob & Joseph Cooke

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Noah Fraser, Canada China Business Council Managing Director, China | Opportunities & Challenges For Canadian Business In China

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Jacob Cooke, CEO & CoFounder @ WPIC Marketing + Technologies | Golden Week Consumption Boost, Singles' Day Projections, & South Korea Expansion

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MJ Park | South Korea’s Booming E-commerce Landscape

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Michael Hart, President of AmCham China | US-China Relations, Business Climate Sentiment In China, & China's Appetite For Foreign Direct Investment

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Shai Oster | China & Southeast Asia's Tech Investment Landscape

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Jacob Cooke, CEO @ WPIC Marketing & Technologies | Why WPIC Is So Bullish On The Chinese Consumer

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Su Cheng Harris-Simpson | Empowering Women in Business in China and Beyond

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Michel de Rijk | Why Now Is The Time To Be Bullish On China & The Impact Of AI On The World Of Advertising

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Yaling Jiang, Founder of "Following The Yuan", Part 2 | US-China Cultural Similarities, "Facekinis", Coffee, and the 'Wellness' Boom

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Yaling Jiang, Founder of "Following The Yuan" | The Reception Of The Barbie Movie In China & Newsletter-Based Journalism

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Crystal Tai, Senior Managing Editor @ Jing Daily | The Fashion, Culture, & Lifestyle Trends Shaping Consumption In China

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Simon Torring, CoFounder of Cube Asia | The SE Asia Ecommerce Platform Battle Between Lazada, Shopee, & How TikTok Shop Is Emerging As A Legitimate Contender

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Qin Chen, Managing Editor @ TechNode | China's Booming EV Industry, AI Advances, & Why Meituan Won't Be Dethroned In The Local Life Services Vertical

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Thomas Yeoh | Dissecting The Booming eCommerce Landscape In SE Asia

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Marko Tiesmäki | Nokia's Journey In China & Promoting The Finland-China Trade Relationship