Trailer| Introducing My China Story: real lives beyond the headlines

If you packed your bags and moved across the world today, what kind of life would you want to build?

Forget what you read in the headlines. In My China Story, a special new interview series from the Takeaway Chinese podcast, we sit down with vloggers, founders, artists, and explorers who made the leap to build their lives and careers in China.

From navigating midnight yexiao runs to breaking into high-tech innovation, creative arts, and unexpected professions – these are the candid, personal journeys behind the language.

Whether you are honing your Mandarin skills, gearing up to study abroad, launching a cross-border business, or planning your next adventure off the beaten path, you'll find practical, first-hand insights you won't get from any textbook.