China Leadership Dilemma Podcast

In this video, we explore the iconic Mandarin phrase "我们是龙的传人" (Wǒmen shì lóng de chuánrén) 'We Are Descendants of the Dragon'

Analyze and learn to write Mandarin phrases and Chinese cultural insights that have emerged during the China-U.S. trade war

Let's explore the Chinese character 诶 (ei), one of the versatile characters in Mandarin!

In Part 2 of my Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Builder series, you can watch me break down HOW I translate famous children's books in Chinese

In this Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Builder video, I break down the Chinese translation of What Do You Do With An Idea?

Love The Very Hungry Caterpillar?

Welcome to the Heartfelt Resonance Podcast

Part 2 of 2: Provocative China Podcast presents a conversation with Ken Wilcox, former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank and the author of The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice. Listen to Ken's firsthand trials and tribulations trying to set up a joint venture in China between SVB and the CCP. His experience is fascinating—and sometimes maddening—filled with unexpected assertions from Chinese counterparts right out of the Art of War playbook, highlighting key cultural differences and, as Ken puts it, deeply convoluted negotiations that expose our Western naivety regarding doing business in China. No one in China has read the book "Getting To Yes," so if you are armed with these tactics and strategies, YOU WILL FAIL IN CHINA!In our conversation, Ken dives into the struggles Western businesses face in China, from the risks of technology transfer to navigating the morality and ethics of Chinese business negotiations. He also shares so

Part 1 of 2: Provocative China Podcast presents a conversation with Ken Wilcox, former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank and the author of The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice. Listen to Ken's firsthand trials and tribulations trying to set up a joint venture in China between SVB and the CCP. His experience is fascinating—and sometimes maddening—filled with unexpected assertions from Chinese counterparts right out of the Art of War playbook, highlighting key cultural differences and, as Ken puts it, deeply convoluted negotiations that expose our Western naivety regarding doing business in China. No one in China has read the book "Getting To Yes," so if you are armed with these tactics and strategies, YOU WILL FAIL IN CHINA!In our conversation, Ken dives into the struggles Western businesses face in China, from the risks of technology transfer to navigating the morality and ethics of Chinese business negotiations. He also shares so

Hi, I’m Gene, a stay-at-home dad raising my son, Jayden, in Orange County, where we meet many kids from China. Watching their interactions made me realize the importance of language and cultural awareness in friendships.That’s why I created the What Do You Say To A Friend From China book series! 

The world's first Mandarin-Chinese language and cultural guide for learners of any age, but especially for kids.Jayden has a friend, Evan, who's from China. Discover everything Evan has taught Jayden about Chinese culture and how he became his best friend. He'll also share a bit of Chinese history from their perspective because this also influences Chinese thinking.This guide is not a textbook. Instead, Jayden aims to provide additional cultural understanding to create a fun Chinese learning journey. He will explain what Evan and his parents and grandparents think when they say or do strange and unusual things. Jayden will teach you essential Chinese words, phrases, and cultural nuances beyond their translations so you can learn what to say to a friend from China.Watch free video books, Mandarin Storytime lessons, and more:www.youtube.com/@chinamyth#MandarinForKids #LearnChinese #ChineseForBeginners #LearnMandarin #ChineseCultureForKids #UnderstandingChina

What Should Danny Do? is an innovative, interactive book that empowers kids with the understanding that their choices will shape their days, and ultimately their lives into what they will be.It is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon with almost 20,000+ FIVE STAR ratings, and now it has been translated into Chinese and read it both languages.For more Mandarin Storytime Videos and What Do You Say To A Friend From China books:https://www.provocativechina.com/#childrensocialskills #beginningchinese #storytime #mandarinchinese #learnchinesefree #learnchinese #kidschinese

What do you say to a friend from another culture when playing together? How can remembering what our parents say help us enjoy our activities more? When Jayden goes to the zoo with his best friend from China, they discover new shared experiences. Their customs and habits aren't always similar, yet they have the best time of their lives.So, what will you say next time playing with a friend from another culture?This book is available on Amazon, Kindle, and coming soon on Audible.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9YNJ2W8 (What Do You Say series)

Little Blue Truck is a joyful cacophony of animal and truck sounds that will have youngsters beeping and quacking—and begging for one more go-round! Little Blue Truck is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.But, how well does it translate into Mandarin Chinese? Watch, listen, and learn with the latest MANDARIN STORYTIME where we curate imagination-provoking stories with Mandarin Chinese translations for all of our cross-cultural kiddos.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pWVaIbZYU0U#aliceschertle #littlebluetruck #storytime #kidsbooks #mandarinchinese #culturalstories #learnchinesefree #learnchinese #Mandarin #friendshipbooks

Has the nature of Guanxi changed in the post-COVID era of doing business in China?Thirteen years ago, my personal driver in Shanghai invited my wife and me to a lavish, relatively speaking, dinner party to celebrate my birthday with his relatives. This dinner celebration is unusual for any Western leader assigned a driver in China because these drivers usually lack the Guanxi or cultural incentive to suggest such a gesture to their clients. In the Chinese hierarchical system, the higher-level person usually organizes and pays for these occasions.Why did my driver, XiaoHe (小何), insist on this overture, and what were the reciprocal personal benefits, referred to 利益 (Lìyì), in Chinese?#ChinaBusiness #ChineseCulture #Covid19 #Psychology #Communications #China #CCP #USChina #Tradewar #Geopoliticshttp://provocativechina.com/

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is an all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, it has sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds.But, how well does it translate into Mandarin Chinese?Watch, listen, and learn with the latest MANDARIN STORYTIME where we curate imagination-provoking stories with Mandarin Chinese translations for all of our cross-cultural kiddos.Watch Video: https://youtu.be/A4ynsLmP_ew#ericcarle #hungrycaterpillar #storytime #kidsbooks #mandarinchinese #culturalstories #learnchinesefree #learnchinese #Mandarin

Enjoy the second Mandarin Storytime video, where we continue to curate imagination-provoking stories and Mandarin Chinese translations for our cross-cultural kiddos.This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared. What Do You Do With a Problem? is a story for anyone, at any age by #1 New York Times Best Seller, Kobi Yamada, but how does this story read in Chinese? Does it capture the same imagination and inspiration in Mandarin?#storytime #kidsbooks #mandarinchinese #Chineseculture #culturalstories #learnchinesefree #learnchinese #Mandarin #KobiYamadahttps://youtu.be/JCjW5UP1Krg (Watch on YouTube)Gene's What Do You Say (to a friend from China) children's books can be found on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.https://www.amazon.com/Gene-J.-Hsu/e/B092FYDCN7

Raising my 4-year-old son, Jayden, in Irvine, California, has inspired me to create the type of content I would like to share with him growing up in a multicultural environment with so many classmates from China.My goal is to curate and translate imagination-provoking stories for all cross-cultural kiddos who aspire to excel in the collective harmony of US-China relations.Listening to great stories while learning a little Mandarin Chinese is excellent exposure for our kids today, and I hope you can watch this video with your little one, too.#storytime #kidsbooks #mandarinchinese #Chineseculture #culturalstories #learnchinesefree #learnchinesehttps://youtu.be/voG4GzRhdl8 (Watch Full Video)

#DiverseBooks #CulturalAwareness #LearnChinese #MulticulturalKids #ChineseCulturePurchase on AmazonA perfect "What do you say to a Friend from China" companion to listen, read, and learn with your little one, this audio production includes Jayden's real voice to create an interactive, immersive listening experience. What daddy's says is spoken by his real daddy.This is the story of a boy, Jayden, who meets a strange kid from a foreign land who doesn't speak English and doesn't know how to share. They meet each other at the same playground every day. Their initial interaction isn't pleasant. Still, they learn to share, explore new things, and become best friends.Gradually, through curiosity and imagination, they become best friends. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who wants to make lasting friends across cultural similarities. It's a story to inspire you to welcome diversity, celebrate differences, and embrace the ups and downs of making new friends that last for