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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Many expats who've spent years in Chengdu have seen incredible change, but few can compare with Richard, who first came to Chengdu in 1973. We discuss the world of change the Sichuan capital has seen in 46 years. The post #35: Looking Back on 40 Years of Chengdu History appeared first on Chengdu Living.…
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#34: Cryptocurrencies & China in 2019
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Cryptocurrencies and Chengdu: name us a less predictable combination. In this podcast we break down both the basics and the current status with an industry insider. The post #34: Cryptocurrencies & China in 2019 appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Hear about China's quickly rising prospects in the international MMA world from the Canadian ex-pro fighter who's been inside it for over 15 years. The post #33: The Rise of MMA in China appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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#32: Health & Fitness in Chengdu
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Joined by Andrew, local competitive powerlifter and Brazilian jiu jitsu purple belt, we discuss development of the fitness lifestyle in Chengdu, and how to be healthy in a Chinese megacity. The post #32: Health & Fitness in Chengdu appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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#31: Kickstarting Augmented Reality in Chengdu
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On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by an entrepreneur in the midst of an Chengdu-based augmented reality Kickstarter campaign. The post #31: Kickstarting Augmented Reality in Chengdu appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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This episode of the podcast, the first in a Haus Guests series with Berlin Haus, is all about motorcycling around Chengdu and across China. The post #30: Motorcycling in Chengdu and Across China with Carl appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast #29: Mastering Mandarin with Luke of Mandarin Blueprint
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We're back again with another episode, cracking away at one of the most enduring challenges of life in China: mastery of the Chinese language. The post Podcast #29: Mastering Mandarin with Luke of Mandarin Blueprint appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast #28: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Chengdu
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In this episode I'm joined by Jerry and Andrew of CDBJJ, a local Brazilian jiu-jitsu organization founded in 2011. The post Podcast #28: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Chengdu appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast #27: One Month in Chinese Jail
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On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Doug, who just emerged from nearly one month in a Chinese jail due to a visa law violation. The post Podcast #27: One Month in Chinese Jail appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast #26: Mastering Chinese
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In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Phil, one half of the Chengdu-based Chinese language program called Mandarin Blueprint. The post Podcast #26: Mastering Chinese appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast #25: Moving Money Out of China & Bitcoin
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In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Americans Johnny (of Johnny 5 Donuts, a previous podcast guest) and Mac to talk about moving money out of China and more specifically, bitcoin in China. The post Podcast #25: Moving Money Out of China & Bitcoin appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast #24: Sichuan Food in Chengdu
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In this episode I speak with Jordan, founder of Chengdu Food Tours, which takes guests from around the world on a journey through Sichuan cuisine. The post Podcast #24: Sichuan Food in Chengdu appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast #23: Why Expat Businesses Fail
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This episode, recorded with proprietors of Johnny 5 Donuts and Dave's Oasis, reveal what's behind expat businesses in Chengdu which flourish and flounder. The post Podcast #23: Why Expat Businesses Fail appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast #22: Co-Working & Entrepreneurship
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Recorded with Mike, founder of Walnut co-working space, we talk about establishing and managing a business in Chengdu as an expat. The post Podcast #22: Co-Working & Entrepreneurship appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast #21: Game Design & China
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In this episode of the podcast, we speak with the director of Breda University's Game Architecture and Design school about China's game emergent industry. The post Podcast #21: Game Design & China appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast #20: Bicycle Share Programs
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In this episode of the podcast we speak to Larry and Jacob of the Natooke bicycle shop about Chengdu's shared bicycle economy. The post Podcast #20: Bicycle Share Programs appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast Ep. #19: Chengdu Underground Music
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Chengdu's music scene has come a long way, evidenced by a recent documentary chronicling its current state. We speak with the creators. The post Podcast Ep. #19: Chengdu Underground Music appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast Ep. #18: Soccer in Chengdu
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In this episode of the podcast we speak with Andy McAuley, co-founder of the Chengdu International Football League (CIFL), on soccer in Chengdu, sports in China and more. The post Podcast Ep. #18: Soccer in Chengdu appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Podcast Ep. #17: Virality and Social Media in China
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This summer was particularly full of viral videos out of China, so it felt like the right time to talk about viral videos, memes, and WeChat. The post Podcast Ep. #17: Virality and Social Media in China appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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Ghost Cities of China: A Discussion with Wade Shepard
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An interview with Wade Shepard, who spent two and a half years traveling to China's ghost cities to find out why governments are building empty metropolises. The post Ghost Cities of China: A Discussion with Wade Shepard appeared first on Chengdu Living.De către Chengdu Living
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