A weekly discussion of current affairs in China with journalists, writers, academics, policymakers, business people and anyone with something compelling to say about the country that's reshaping the world. Hosted by Kaiser Kuo.
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Chengdu Podcasts
Chengdu Living is a blog about life in the Sichuan Capital, authored by expat residents since 2010. We analyze and discuss facets of the lifestyle and culture we encounter in China, in the form of blog posts and an active discussion forum. On the podcast we talk about our lives in Chengdu and share our observations and experiences with listeners living in the city, elsewhere in China, and abroad.
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Learn French with free daily podcasts, brought to you by French teachers from Paris. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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We shoot the shit about indie music that has come out in 2018. ~ Produced by Travis Carlyle and Michelle Avenant, two South African indie kids currently living in Chengdu, China.
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YNk, moses and SPUNJ talk Counter-Strike.
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Nordic-China Startup Forum connects Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, with China. We are a community organization that helps to introduce startups, entrepreneurs, and the startup ecosystem to other members of the community. We are a Student-Led Non-Profit that holds events online and offline in various cities including, Beijing, Oslow, Shanghai, Copenhagen, Shenzhen, Helsinki, Guangzhou, Malmo, Chengdu, Lund, Chongqing, Reykjavik, and more. We are always looking for more communi ...
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Join Dr. George Lamoureux and John Bonds from JingHerbs.com to explore the history, healing, and empowerment of Classic Chinese Medicine, herbs, and thought. Dr. George Lamoureux, the founder of Jing Herbs, holds a Doctorate in classical Chinese medicine, is a licensed acupuncturist and a certified Medical Qigong practitioner. Dr. George also completed programs of study at both the Shanghai and Chengdu hospitals of Traditional Chinese Medicine, People's Republic of China. Jing Herbs was foun ...
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Welcome to the GBM Podcast hosted by Manny Fridman and Brad Sloand! We are passionate tennis fans, but we also both have full time jobs and are doing this for our love of the game. As sports gambling has gained in popularity, we have enjoyed handicapping ATP matches. As a result, we will talk about the multitude of betting options on ATP matches and/or tournaments including ML, game/set spread, over/unders, prop bets, etc. Influenced by the Ringer, we do long form pods combining tennis talk ...
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Sounds of a City. Join me to visit places, rambling, and meeting people.
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I'm a journalist in Beijing. I invite people, both Chinese and international, who live in China, to share with you their observations and stories in China.
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Episode 156: FURIA peaking at Chengdu, legacy orgs crashing out, setting the Major's top contenders
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SPUNJ is back from China, YNk is back from Sweden, and moses has been chilling all along. Now we're Talking Counter. Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers! Stick around to watch events, ask us questions, and Talk Counter! https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya 00:40 Intro, hangovers, Chad's Chengdu adventures 11:30 IEM Chengdu event and…
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Le « Worlds » à Chengdu (Worlds Heading to Chengdu)
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Le championnat du monde de League of Legends 2025 se déroule en Chine, à Chengdu, marquant l’essor spectaculaire des compétitions e-sports. Traduction : The 2025 League of Legends World Championship heads to Chengdu, China – a testament to e-sports’ global rise and industry momentum. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informat…
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Guest Host Iza Ding with Deborah Seligsohn: Inside COP30 in Belem, Brazil, and China's Climate Leadership
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This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to have Iza Ding as guest host. Iza is a professor of political science at Northwestern University and a good friend whose work on Chinese governance I greatly admire. She's joined by Deborah Seligsohn, who has been a favorite guest on this show many times. Deb is an associate professor of political science at Vil…
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Record de Pollution Urbaine (Urban Pollution Record)
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Plusieurs grandes villes françaises ont enregistré des pics de pollution atmosphérique records, forçant l'activation des mesures d'urgence. La circulation alternée et les restrictions industrielles sont en vigueur. Traduction: Several major French cities registered record-high atmospheric pollution spikes, forcing the activation of emergency measur…
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Nouvelles Tensions Commerciales (New Trade Tensions)
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L'Union européenne a menacé d'imposer des droits de douane punitifs sur certains produits américains suite à un différend sur les subventions industrielles. Les discussions pour désamorcer la crise sont en cours. Traduction: The European Union threatened to impose punitive tariffs on certain American goods following a dispute over industrial subsid…
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Cyberattaque Majeure Déjouée (Major Cyberattack Thwarted)
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Une cellule de crise interministérielle a annoncé avoir déjoué une cyberattaque sophistiquée visant des infrastructures nationales sensibles. Les experts attribuent l'opération à un État étranger hostile. Traduction: An interministerial crisis unit announced it thwarted a sophisticated cyberattack targeting sensitive national infrastructure. Expert…
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Réforme des Retraites Dévoilée (Pension Reform Unveiled)
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Le gouvernement français a présenté les détails de sa réforme des retraites, mettant l'accent sur un nouvel âge pivot. Les syndicats promettent une forte mobilisation dès la semaine prochaine contre ce projet controversé. Traduction: The French government unveiled the details of its pension reform, centering on a new pivot age. Trade unions are alr…
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Listening Practice - Du choux contre le cancer
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Voici l'essentiel sur le lien entre les choux et le traitement du cancer. Here is the essential information about the link between cabbages and cancer treatment. On se demande souvent si ce qu'on mange peut vraiment faire une différence, hein. We often wonder if what we eat can really make a difference, right? Eh bien, une étude toute récente nous …
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Listening Practice - Une arrestation importante
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Allez, on fait le point sur l'enquête du spectaculaire cambriolage de bijoux au Louvre. Let's take stock of the investigation into the spectacular jewelry heist at the Louvre. Il y a eu une arrestation importante. There has been a significant arrest. Le quatrième et a priori dernier membre du commando a été interpellé. The fourth and presumably las…
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Succès du lancement de la fusée Ariane 6 (Successful Launch of the Ariane 6 Rocket)
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La fusée Ariane 6 a réussi son second vol depuis Kourou, plaçant plusieurs satellites en orbite avec succès. Ce lancement renforce la position de l'Europe dans la course spatiale mondiale. Traduction: The Ariane 6 rocket successfully completed its second flight from Kourou, placing several satellites into orbit. This launch strengthens Europe's pos…
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Episode 159: Stages 1 and 2 of the Major, state of Astralis, npl, FaZe FURIA Vitality in town
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SPUNJ and moses are just Talking Counter. We are proudly partnered with Wooting for this episode, maker of the most-used keyboard among professional gamers in CS2, R6, Valorant, and Fortnite. The Wooting 60HE v2 is available NOW for pre-order. Featuring true 8k polling, option for split spacebar layout, metal casing, and new Lekker Tikken switches.…
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Murder House: Zhong Na on the Silicon Valley Tragedy That Exposed the Cracks in China's Meritocracy
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This week on Sinica, I speak with Zhong Na, a novelist and essayist whose new piece, "Murder House," appears in the inaugural issue of Equator — a striking new magazine devoted to longform writing that crosses borders, disciplines, and cultures. In January 2024, a young couple, both Tsinghua-educated Google engineers living in a $2.5 million Silico…
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Le gouvernement et la classe politique française étaient représentés à une marche blanche à Marseille en hommage aux victimes du narcobanditisme. Un signal fort contre l'insécurité croissante. Traduction: The French government and political class were represented at a white march in Marseille in tribute to victims of narco-banditry. A strong signal…
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Le Français Camilo Castro, détenu au Venezuela depuis juin, a été libéré et rapatrié en France. Son arrestation s'était déroulée à un poste-frontière. Traduction: French citizen Camilo Castro, detained in Venezuela since June, has been released and repatriated to France. His arrest occurred at a border crossing. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com…
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Face à l'escalade des attaques djihadistes, l'ONU a pressé les États du Sahel de renforcer leur coopération et d'unir leurs forces. La crise sécuritaire régionale menace gravement la stabilité. Traduction: Facing escalating jihadist attacks, the UN urged Sahel states to strengthen cooperation and unite forces. The regional security crisis poses a s…
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Les dirigeants du G20 se sont réunis à Johannesburg, en Afrique du Sud. Les discussions se sont concentrées sur la relance économique mondiale et les défis climatiques, en l'absence de Donald Trump. Traduction: G20 leaders met in Johannesburg, South Africa. Discussions focused on global economic recovery and climate challenges, without the presence…
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Aujourd'hui, on fait le point sur la situation de ces jeunes migrants qui ont trouvé refuge dans une église à Lyon pour échapper au froid. Today, we are taking stock of the situation of these young migrants who have found refuge in a church in Lyon to escape the cold. Alors, pour bien comprendre le contexte, on est à Lyon, l'hiver est là, il fait t…
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Episode 158: M80 Lake - Budapest Major, M80's 3-0 run, level of CS, the classic bootcamp experience
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SPUNJ and moses are busy in Budapest making pickems videos, opening keyboard boxes, casting Counter-Strike, and Talking Counter. We also have a thumbnail.We are proudly partnered with Wooting for this episode, maker of the most-used keyboard among professional gamers in CS2, R6, Valorant, and Fortnite.The Wooting 60HE v2 is available NOW for pre-or…
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On fait le point aujourd'hui sur l'impact de la chute des cryptos sur la fortune de Donald Trump et de sa famille. Today we are taking stock of the impact of the crypto crash on the fortune of Donald Trump and his family. Alors, il faut savoir que le clan Trump a énormément investi dans les actifs numériques, et du coup, ils ont subi des pertes vra…
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L’Ukraine a intensifié ses attaques de drones longue portée contre des aéroports russes et des infrastructures critiques, comme des usines pétrochimiques, ramenant la guerre au cœur du quotidien russe. Traduction: Ukraine has stepped up its own long-range drone attacks on Russian airports and critical infrastructure like petrochemical plants, bring…
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Des appareils utilisés par des criminels pour voler des voitures sans clé, sans effraction, sont vendus en ligne pour plus de 20 000 euros. Traduction: Gadgets used by criminals to steal keyless cars without breaking in are being sold online for more than EUR 20,000. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…
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Une vente aux enchères prévue en Allemagne d’objets appartenant à des prisonniers des camps de concentration nazis a été annulée après une vive indignation publique. Traduction: A planned auction in Germany of artefacts from prisoners of Nazi concentration camps has been cancelled following a public outcry. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/priv…
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Le président Emmanuel Macron a dévoilé à Toulouse une stratégie spatiale mêlant objectifs civils et militaires pour renforcer l’autonomie de la France. Traduction : President Emmanuel Macron unveiled in Toulouse a new space strategy blending civilian and military goals to bolster France’s autonomy in space. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/priv…
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Episode 157: Starladder Major begins, costreaming dramas, could FaZe crash out in Stage 1?
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SPUNJ and moses are enjoying the Budapest lifestyle, goulash every day while Talking Counter. We are proudly partnered with Wooting for this episode, maker of the most-used keyboard among professional gamers in CS2, R6, Valorant, and Fortnite. The Wooting 60HE v2 is available NOW for pre-order. Featuring true 8k polling, option for split spacebar l…
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L’ancien président Nicolas Sarkozy a été libéré de la prison de la Santé et placé sous contrôle judiciaire en attendant son procès en appel prévu début 2026. Traduction : French former president Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from La Santé prison and placed under judicial supervision while awaiting his appeal trial early in 2026. Hébergé par Aca…
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On fait le point sur les déclarations d'Emmanuel Macron qui lit très directement consommation de drogue et crime organisé. We take stock of the statements by Emmanuel Macron who very directly links drug consumption and organized crime. Tout ça, ça fait suite à une réunion d'urgence sur le narcotrafic. All this follows an emergency meeting on drug t…
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On fait le point sur le drame qui s'est passé dans le parc Torres del Paine au Chili. We're taking stock of the tragedy that happened in Torres del Paine Park in Chile. D'abord, le bilan humain et il est vraiment lourd : cinq touristes étrangers sont décédés, deux Mexicains, deux Allemands et une Britannique. First, the human toll, and it's truly h…
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Finbarr Bermingham of the SCMP on Nexperia, Export Controls, and Europe's Impossible Position
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This week on Sinica, I welcome back Finbarr Bermingham, the Brussels-based Europe correspondent for the South China Morning Post, about the Nexperia dispute — one of the most revealing episodes in the global contest over semiconductor supply chains. Nexperia, a Dutch-headquartered chipmaker owned by Shanghai-listed Wingtech, became the subject of e…
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L'Ukraine souhaite adhérer (Ukraine seeks admission)
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Le président ukrainien appelle à un accès à l’Union européenne avant 2030, insistant sur l’accélération nécessaires des réformes pour gagner la confiance des institutions. Traduction : The Ukrainian president urges EU membership by 2030, stressing faster reforms are needed to earn institutions’ trust. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy po…
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L’installation d’un magasin permanent de SHEIN à Paris suscite indignation politique, syndicale et environnementale sur les conditions de production. Traduction : The opening of a permanent SHEIN store in Paris provokes political, union and environmental backlash over its production practices. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus …
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Quatre personnes ont été mises en examen après l’interruption d’un concert de l’orchestre israélien à Paris, avec allumage de fumigènes dans la salle. Traduction : Four individuals have been charged after disrupting an Israeli orchestra’s performance in Paris, including flares being lit in the concert hall. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/priv…
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La capitale propose à ses habitants de restaurer des tombes abandonnées dans les principaux cimetières historiques de la ville. Traduction : Paris launches a lottery allowing residents to restore abandoned graves at the city’s major historic cemeteries. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…
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Hommage aux victimes de 2015 (Tribute to 2015 Victims)
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À l’occasion du dixième anniversaire des attentats de novembre à Paris, la France prépare un hommage officiel avant le match contre l’Ukraine. Traduction : On the tenth anniversary of the November 2015 Paris attacks, France plans an official tribute ahead of the Ukraine match. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…
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Allez, on fait le point sur ce gros scandale de corruption qui secoue l'Ukraine en ce moment. Let's take stock of this major corruption scandal currently shaking Ukraine. C'est une affaire assez énorme, figurez-vous, puisqu'elle touche un proche du président Volodymyr Zelensky. It's quite a huge affair, mind you, since it affects someone close to P…
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Listening Practice - Disparition inquiétante
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On fait le point ensemble sur la disparition inquiétante de la navigatrice française Marie Descoub. We take stock together of the worrying disappearance of the French sailor Marie Descoub. Alors voilà, Marie qui a 28 ans et son coéquipier américain Nathan Perrins ont disparu le 5 novembre. So, Marie, who is 28, and her American teammate Nathan Perr…
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Cyclones tropicaux record (Tropical Cyclones Surge)
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Le mois d’octobre 2025 a enregistré une activité cyclonique exceptionnelle : quinze systèmes nommés, dont un ouragan catégorie 5 dans l’Atlantique. Traduction : October 2025 saw exceptional tropical cyclone activity: fifteen named systems, including a category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'inf…
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Le pourcentage de Français pensant que le pays va dans la bonne direction chute à 8 % en octobre, un nouveau plancher historique. Traduction : The share of French citizens who believe the country is heading in the right direction fell to 8% in October, a record low. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…
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We Were Right: Kaiser and Jeremy Reunite to Riff on the China Vibe Shift
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This week on Sinica, I welcome back Jeremy Goldkorn, co-founder of the show and my longtime co-host, to revisit the "vibe shift" we first discussed back in February. Seven months on, what we sensed then has fully borne out — there's been a measurable softening in American attitudes toward China, reflected not just in polling data but in media cover…
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L’e-commerçant Shein a été signalé par la DGCCRF pour vente de poupées sexuelles « à l’apparence d’enfants », provoquant un tollé éthique et juridique. Traduction : E-retailer Shein has been reported to French regulators for selling sex-dolls with “childlike appearance”, sparking ethical and legal outrage across France. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez a…
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2025 Shanghai and Indoor Swing Recap, ATP Finals Preview
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In the first pod we've done in a while, Brad and Manny recap a bunch of storylines on the ATP Tour. We talk about the incredible storyline of Vacherot and Rinderknech meeting in the Shanghai final, Davidovich Fokina losing yet another final in Basel, Medvedev and FAA's rise, Learner Tien's impressive 2025 season and his upside, Djokovic winning in …
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Survols de drones sur base nucléaire (Drone Flyovers Above Nuclear Base)
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Des drones non identifiés ont survolé la base de Kleine Brogel Air Base en Belgique, provoquant une alerte de défense et enquête en cours. Traduction : Unidentified drones flew over Belgium’s Kleine Brogel Air Base, triggering a defence alert and ongoing investigation. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…
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Listening Practice - Une plainte contre Airbnb
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Petit point rapide sur la plainte contre Airbnb concernant leurs locations en Cisjordanie. A quick update on the complaint against Airbnb concerning their rentals in the West Bank. Alors, de quoi il s'agit? So, what is it about? D'une action en justice lancée à Paris contre ces géants de la réservation en ligne. It's a lawsuit launched in Paris aga…
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Listening Practice - La candidature à la mairie
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Allez, un rapide coup d'œil sur Zohran Mamdani. Let's take a quick look at Zohran Mamdani. Alors Zohran Mamdani, c'est un homme politique qui monte à New York. So Zohran Mamdani is a rising politician in New York. Né à Kampala, en Ouganda, et aujourd'hui, il représente le quartier d'Astoria à l'Assemblée de l'État de New York. Born in Kampala, Ugan…
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La dépendance aux écrans (Screen-dependency)
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Une étude révèle que 75 % des Français passent plus de trois heures quotidiennes devant un écran. Les autorités s’inquiètent des effets sur la santé. Traduction: A recent study shows 75 % of French people spend over three hours daily in front of screens. Authorities express concern over health implications. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/priv…
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Lizzi Lee on Involution, Overcapacity, and China's Economic Model
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This week on Sinica, I chat with Lizzi Lee, a fellow on the Chinese economy at the Asia Society Policy Institute and one of the sharpest China analysts working today. We dig into the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th Party Congress and what it reveals about China's evolving growth model — particularly the much-discussed but often misunderstood push a…
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L’UE relance les discussions sur les terres rares (Why the EU reopens talks on rare-earth dependency)
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L’Union européenne présente un plan pour diversifier ses importations de terres rares hors de Chine, cruciales pour la tech et l’industrie. Traduction: The European Union unveils a new strategy to diversify rare-earth imports beyond China, critical for technology and industrial supply chains. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d…
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