Strangely since Trump 2.0 many more exporters and manufacturers are willing to speak. Probably because they’ve all been affected as opposed to only certain sectors like the first time around.

Gansu, Jilin, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shanxi, Ningxia, Xinjiang

*SOME NEWS 4/4* For now, I want to say thank you to the Marketplace listeners who have left comments, messaged me for advice when you come to China, and told me your connection to China. You guys are the most dedicated audience I’ve ever served, it’s been a great privilege.

*SOME NEWS 3/4* Public media is going through a difficult time. I still very much believe in the mission to keep citizens connected and informed, even if the topics are not always entertaining. I’m not straying far as I’ve got more pins to put on the map (more on that later).

*SOME NEWS 2/4* I am very thankful to Marketplace for giving me the leeway and opportunities to explore the country as their China correspondent these past eight years, but it’s time to move on. It’s been a great ride with a top notch team. Thank you everyone for coming on the journey.

Chinese government media have tried to push back on the backlash, explaining why China needs global talent. That generated more public fury. Read our web story 👉 www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...

With thanks to Charles, Amanda, Gary, voiceover artists and the digital team.

More details on how hard it is for Chinese families intent on studying in the U.S. to suddenly pivot to another country in the web piece 👉 marketplace.org/story/2025/1...

With thanks to Charles, Caitlin, Gary, Drew, voiceover artists and the digital team.

Not sure why the video wasn’t included in the post but here’s one! Quite a lot of vendors set up booths lining the Suzhou creek but for some reason they’re not open.

Here's the video! With a few more insights into how "human" the AI boyfriend was. Video editing by Charles Zhang. www.tiktok.com/@marketplace...

I couldn't get that video out of my head for weeks. Was she brave? Or losing touch with reality? Luckily she agreed to do an interview with us. Read the extended web story here: www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...

With thanks to Charles, Stephanie, Gary, voiceover artists and the digital team.

ICYMI: Evergrande's shares were delisted from Hong Kong's stock exchange at the start of this week. Here's what investors need to understand on the Marketplace Morning Report: www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0...

With thanks to Charles

And you can read the extended web version where I explain in more detail what policies anchored the explosive demand for housing and why people kept investing in property here:
www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0...

With thanks to Charles, Kelly, Gary, voiceover artists and the digital team.

And here's our video from the Shanghai AI show
www.youtube.com/shorts/9Yh9Y...

You can read more about what the AI companies we interviewed do. Some were not included in the radio piece for timing reasons👉 www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...

With thanks to Charles, Stephanie, Drew, voiceover artists and the digital team.

Also, in telling that some Chinese believe even summer temperatures are manipulated, I forgot to convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit. My bad.

With thanks to Charles, @kimberlyadams.bsky.social @reema.bsky.social Courtney and Juan Carlos 🎧👉
www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...