China Jedi Talk: E16 – The End of a Cycle

In this episode China Jedi TALK to themselves! The dynamic duo is back with a final end of the cycle chat, before they emotionally leave China for new adventures in the far east and west of planet earth.

They discuss hair loss, China reminiscing, push and pull factors, artificial intelligence and the end of a China podcast era. This is another refreshing, upbeat chat, which will motivate you to make those big life decisions and make them actually happen!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jedi Talk: E15 – A Rare Interview

In this episode China Jedi creator, host and producer Chris J. Bradshaw is interviewed by young Michael-Aquila Gao.

Check out Mike’s fantastic interview skills, deep questioning techniques and explore the finer details of where China Jedi came from!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jedi Talk: E14 – From China to Bali (Part 2)

In this episode (Part 2/2) China Jedi TALK to fitness guru Kara Wutzke, who last appeared on episode 9 of the China Jedi show back in 2017!

They discuss her huge successes in the world of health and fitness as well as her exciting new move from the hustle and bustle of Guangzhou to the peaceful and beautiful island of Bali. Amidst the fears of the plandemic and the mental and physical lock downs spread by the controlovirus, this is a refreshing, upbeat story, which will motivate you to make those big life decisions and make them actually happen!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Kara, add her on WeChat (“wutzke”) or via Instagram @ “kara.wutzke”.

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China Jedi Talk: E13 – From China to Bali (Part 1)

In this episode (Part 1/2) China Jedi TALK to fitness guru Kara Wutzke, who last appeared on episode 9 of the China Jedi show back in 2017!

They discuss her huge successes in the world of health and fitness as well as her exciting new move from the hustle and bustle of Guangzhou to the peaceful and beautiful island of Bali. Amidst the fears of the plandemic and the mental and physical lock downs spread by the controlovirus, this is a refreshing, upbeat story, which will motivate you to make those big life decisions and make them actually happen!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Kara, add her on WeChat (“wutzke”) or via Instagram @ “kara.wutzke”.

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China Jedi Talk: E12 – Pagoda Sessions (Albert Choi) Part 4

In this episode (Part 4/4) China Jedi TALK to Hong Kong retiree Albert Choi, an old and wise Jedi Master in disguise who likes a good chat!

They discuss his long and colourful life of adventures from HK, Taiwan and China to Germany, Thailand, Australia, England, USA and beyond. Topics of discussion include Chinese culture, male inheritance, Viking sons, outdoor living, casinos, logistical support, dim sum addictions, forgotten wives, riots, shootings and sausages, nude beaches, Nazi chemicals, dell boys of ambition, imperialism, elites of society, heading overseas, mysterious interventions and good old Brexit!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Albert you will need a miracle as he doesn’t have a phone or go anywhere near Wechat! He’s proper old skool!

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China Jedi Talk: E11 – Pagoda Sessions (Albert Choi) Part 3

In this episode (Part 3/4) China Jedi TALK to Hong Kong retiree Albert Choi, an old and wise Jedi Master in disguise who likes a good chat!

They discuss his long and colourful life of adventures from HK, Taiwan and China to Germany, Thailand, Australia, England, USA and beyond. Topics of discussion include Chinese culture, male inheritance, Viking sons, outdoor living, casinos, logistical support, dim sum addictions, forgotten wives, riots, shootings and sausages, nude beaches, Nazi chemicals, dell boys of ambition, imperialism, elites of society, heading overseas, mysterious interventions and good old Brexit!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Albert you will need a miracle as he doesn’t have a phone or go anywhere near Wechat! He’s proper old skool!

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China Jedi Talk: E10 – Pagoda Sessions (Albert Choi) Part 2

In this episode (Part 2/4) China Jedi TALK to Hong Kong retiree Albert Choi, an old and wise Jedi Master in disguise who likes a good chat!

They discuss his long and colourful life of adventures from HK, Taiwan and China to Germany, Thailand, Australia, England, USA and beyond. Topics of discussion include Chinese culture, male inheritance, Viking sons, outdoor living, casinos, logistical support, dim sum addictions, forgotten wives, riots, shootings and sausages, nude beaches, Nazi chemicals, dell boys of ambition, imperialism, elites of society, heading overseas, mysterious interventions and good old Brexit!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Albert you will need a miracle as he doesn’t have a phone or go anywhere near Wechat! He’s proper old skool!

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China Jedi Talk: E9 – Pagoda Sessions (Albert Choi) Part 1

In this episode (Part 1/4) China Jedi TALK to Hong Kong retiree Albert Choi, an old and wise Jedi Master in disguise who likes a good chat!

They discuss his long and colourful life of adventures from HK, Taiwan and China to Germany, Thailand, Australia, England, USA and beyond. Topics of discussion include Chinese culture, male inheritance, Viking sons, outdoor living, casinos, logistical support, dim sum addictions, forgotten wives, riots, shootings and sausages, nude beaches, Nazi chemicals, dell boys of ambition, imperialism, elites of society, heading overseas, mysterious interventions and good old Brexit!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Albert you will need a miracle as he doesn’t have a phone or go anywhere near Wechat! He’s proper old skool!

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China Jedi Talk: E8 – Travel China Cheaper (Urumqi)

In this episode China Jedi TALK to Josh Summers, an avid travel writer who’s been a China expat for over 10 years living and working in China’s far flung province of Xinjiang.

He’s the creator of the popular website www.travelchinacheaper.com and author of a top selling travel guide book titled Everything you need to know before you travel to China. They discuss his life in China’s wild west and the challenges and opportunities that came with it, the growth of his website and new book and much, much more!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Josh check out his websites www.travelchinacheaper.com,
www.farwestchina.com and/or www.renegadetravels.com.

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China Jedi Talk: E7 – Fresh Off the Boat (Zhuhai) Part 2

In this episode (Part 2/2) China Jedi TALK to landscaper Luke Faw in Zhuhai, a complete China newbie who literally just moved from Canada to the east to meet his long term pen pal/girlfriend! They discuss reasons to stay in China, Chinese perceptions of foreigners, finding a job, what to eat, what’s rude and not rude, where to go for health problems, strange laws and much, much more!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Luke via Wechat search for his username “LukeFaw”.

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China Jedi Talk: E6 – Fresh Off the Boat (Zhuhai) Part 1

In this episode (Part 1/2) China Jedi TALK to landscaper Luke Faw in Zhuhai, a complete China newbie who literally just moved from Canada to the east to meet his long term pen pal/girlfriend! They discuss reasons to stay in China, Chinese perceptions of foreigners, finding a job, what to eat, what’s rude and not rude, where to go for health problems, strange laws and much, much more!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Luke via Wechat search for his username “LukeFaw”.

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China Jedi Talk: E5 – The Armchair Anthropologist (Chengdu)

In this episode China Jedi TALK to Tom Litchfield in Chengdu, a Chinese language student and freelance writer for China Highlights. They discuss studying Chinese, language scholarships, vaping, ethnocentrism, mysterious hot pots, life in Chengdu and much, much more!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Tom via Wechat search for his username “tlitchfield” or via Instagram at “armchair_anthropologist”. 

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China Jedi Talk: E4 – The Great Ball of China (Guangzhou)

In this episode China Jedi TALK to Daniel Meakin in Guangzhou, a Language Assessment Consultant for the British Council. They discuss secret missions, twisted spires, grey skies, Chinese football, car crash fixing, life in Guangzhou and much, much more!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Daniel via Wechat search for his username “danielmeakin”.

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China Jedi Talk: E3 – Klub Survival (Philippines)

In this episode China Jedi TALK to Francois Williams in Tagbina (Philippines), Owner of Klub Safari Guest House and Partner and Chief Instructor of the Urban Survival Course. They discuss his time in China, Shaolin Kung Fu, big burgers, visa issues, urban survival overseas and much, much more!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Francois please check out his website or visit his Facebook page.

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China Jedi Talk: E2 – Mettasonic Smile (Shenzhen)

In this episode China Jedi TALK to Jesse Warren in Shenzhen, Freelance DJ and Event Organizer. They discuss the growth of the big city, surfing, record labels, hard rock missions, motorbikes that open doors and much, much more!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Jesse please visit www.mettasonic.com or www.freshrecords.net

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China Jedi Talk: E1 – Corporate Wong (Hong Kong)

In this episode China Jedi TALK to Belinda Wong in Hong Kong, Director of Leader Corporate Services Ltd and author of the HK Company Secretary’s Practice Manual. They discuss business, differences between Hong Kong and China, the current status of the “Bridge”, meet ups, open rice, hot air, nunneries and much, much more!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Belinda please visit www.lecorp.hk

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