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Marketing TalksFive Factors of Corporate Decline Learned from Xiang Yu and Liu BangDrawing parallels between ancient Chinese history and modern business, this talk analyzes the downfall of nations in the historical story about Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. It identifies five critical factors contributing to decline, such as internal power struggles and a neglect of external realities. These historical lessons are then applied to the contemporary business world, illustrating how similar pitfalls like dysfunctional communication and arbitrary decision-making can lead to corporate. Ultimately, the piece offers insights for businesses by examining historical mistakes.2025-04-1213 min
LID RadioHow to Communicate Effectively with China with Dr Catherine XiangOn this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we've got Catherine Xiang with us to talk about her book Bridging the Gap: An Introduction to Intercultural Communication with China.
About Catherine Xiang
Dr Catherine Xiang is the Head of East Asian Languages at LSE, Programme Director of LSE’s BSc International Relations and Chinese course, and UK Director of LSE Confucius Institute for Business London. She is also a consultant to companies wishing to engage with China.
About Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap unravels the nuances of effective communication in China. It intr...2024-03-2838 min
European Guanxi PodcastFrom Myth to Modernity: Exploring the Cultural Significance of Chinese New YearIn this Episode of the EG Podcast we are joined by Dr. Catherine Xiang, Head of East Asian Languages at LSE and Programme Director for BSc International Relations and Chinese. With her we delve into the cultural significance of the Chinese new year, its influence in the European continent, the tradition and its symbolic significance.This Episode includes: - Chinese New Year and its cultural significance and economic impact- Chinese New Year celebration by the Chinese diaspora- Chinese view of harmony and confucianism- Challenges and solutions...2024-02-0927 min
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineFORBIDDEN CITY by Vanessa Hua, read by Catherine HoNarrator Catherine Ho immediately captivates in Vanessa Hua’s original and intriguing story. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Sandi Henschel discuss this historical fiction audiobook set during China’s Cultural Revolution about teenager Mei Xiang, who becomes Chairman Mao Zedong’s lover. Ho’s voice bristles with energy as Mei, who is happy to leave her dull farm life behind when she’s selected as part of a dance troupe bound for the capital. Because of her revolutionary zeal, Mei attracts the Chairman’s attention. Ho’s descriptions from Mei’s point of view reflect her growing awareness of the politics of th...2022-06-1606 min
In Viaggio col TèLe famiglie dei tè: Wulong e Heicha/Pu'er; beviamo un Fènghuáng Dān Cōng 凤凰单枞Esistono delle famiglie un po' strampalate e particolari. Nel mondo del té queste famiglie sono certamente quella degli Wulong e degli Heicha, di cui i Pu'er sono sicuramente i più famosi. Sono tè dal profilo aromatico davvero ampio (si va dai fiori più delicati fino a note di bosco e funghi!) e che subiscono un processo di lavorazione davvero complesso che iniziamo ad introdurre in questa puntata ma sarebbe da fare una puntata per ogni tè!Speriamo troviate la puntata piacevole come è stato per noi registrarla mentre degustavamo un Fènghuáng Dān Cōng 凤凰单枞, wulong mediamente ossidato.Gli argom...2021-09-0855 min
GiantsScience News-2nd Fortnight of April 2021In this episode, we will talk about the benefit of mushroom in preventing cancer, the effect of shift-work on health and the role of public toilets in spreading the COVID-19 virus. The large-scale analysis of COVID-19 vaccine receivers and the relationship between financial problem and physical pain will be discussed here.
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The papers reviewed in this podcast:
1- Djibril M Ba, Paddy Ssentongo, Robert B Beelman, Joshua Muscat, Xiang Gao, John P Richie. Higher Mushroom Consumption Is Associated with Lower Risk of Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Advances...2021-05-0205 min
The Ob/Gyn PodcastBacterial VaginosisIn this episode Dr. Sara Kim discusses the history, diagnosis, consequences, and treatment of bacterial vaginosis. feedback@obgyn.fm ACOG. Vaginisits Practice Bulletin. (2015). Chawla, R. B., Preena; Chadha, Sanjim; Grover, Sujatha; Garg, Suneela. Comparison of Hay's Criteria with Nugent's Scoring System for Diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis. Biomed Research International 2013 (2013). Eschenbach, D. A. History and review of bacterial vaginosis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 169, 441-445 (1993). Fettweis, J. B., J Paul; Serrano, Myrna; Sheth, Nihar; Girerd, Philippe; Edwards, David; Strauss, Jerome; Jefferson, Kimberly; Buck, Gregory, Vaginal Microbiome Consortium. Differences in vaginal microbiome in Afr...2017-02-1423 min
LSE Research in MandarinMedia Industries and Production in China [Video]Contributor(s): Dr Bingchun Meng, Dr Catherine Xiang | In this episode of 'LSE Research in Mandarin', Dr Bingchun Meng talks to Dr Catherine Xiang about her research in communication governance and media production in the context of globalization and technological shifts. They also discuss the empowering potential of digital networks in new communicative practices, and the obstacles to this empowerment.2016-11-0408 minLSE Research in MandarinThe Anthropology of China [Video]Contributor(s): Dr Hans Steinmüller, Dr Catherine Xiang | In this episode of ‘LSE Research in Mandarin’, Dr Hans Steinmüller talks to Dr Catherine Xiang about his field work in Hubei province, central China. He discusses his research on the ethics of everyday life in rural China, gambling and rural development….2016-11-0408 minLSE Research in MandarinTime series and big data [Video]Contributor(s): Prof. Qiwei Yao, Dr Catherine Xiang | In this episode of ‘LSE Research in Mandarin’, Prof Qiwei Yao to Dr Catherine Xiang about his research on time series and its application. He also discusses the recent challenges and advantages big data bring us in the world today.2016-11-0406 minLSE Research in MandarinEconomic relationship between Europe and China in the Mao's Era [Video]Contributor(s): Dr Valeria Zanier, Dr Catherine Xiang | In this episode of ‘LSE Research in Mandarin’, Dr Valeria Zanier talks to Dr Catherine Xiang about her research on economic activities and relationship between China and Europe in the Mao’s Era. She talks about the important roles played by Western entrepreneurs in China during that period of time and its impact on the journey of China moving to a market-oriented economy.2016-11-0408 minLSE Research in MandarinChinese economy in 19th and 20th century [Video]Contributor(s): Dr Debin Ma, Dr Catherine Xiang | In this episode of ‘LSE Research in Mandarin’, Dr Debin Ma talks to Dr Catherine Xiang about his research on the Chinese economy in 19th and 20th century. He discusses his research on the comparison of economic development and reform between China and Japan; the banking industry in that period and its implication for China today.2016-11-0407 minLSE Research in MandarinChinese family and education [Video]Contributor(s): Dr Anni Kajanus, Dr Catherine Xiang | In this episode of ‘LSE Research in Mandarin’, Dr Anni Kajanus talks to Dr Catherine Xiang about her field work in Chinese families and schools. She discusses her research on the impact of one child policy in terms of education and prospect for girls and she also talks about her findings in schools on the development of collaborative skills.2016-11-0407 minLSE Research in MandarinChina economy and its potential [Video]Contributor(s): Dr Keyu Jin, Dr Catherine Xiang | In this episode of ‘LSE Research in Mandarin’, Dr Keyu Jin talks to Dr Catherine Xiang on a number of macroeconomic issues facing China, such as the impact of average saving, one child policy. She also shares her view on the potential of China’s future economic growth.2016-11-0407 minLSE Research in MandarinNationalism in China and its foreign policy [Video]Contributor(s): Prof Christopher Hughes, Dr Catherine Xiang | In the first of a new series of films showcasing LSE Research in Mandarin, Prof Christopher Hughes talks to Dr Catherine Xiang about his research on the relationship between nationalism in China and its foreign policy. He discusses the historical relationship between China and Japan as well as China’s political identity in East Asia.2016-11-0409 min
Current Affairs in MandarinThe Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong [Video]Contributor(s): Jacqueline To | The LSE Language Centre's 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2016-06-1412 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinThe Development of High Speed Rail in China [Video]Contributor(s): Thaddeus Jahn | The LSE Language Centre's 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2016-06-1414 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinThe Outbreak of Ebola [Video]Contributor(s): Chian Jou Chuah | The LSE Language Centre's 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2016-06-1412 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinThe Terrorist Attack at Paris magazine Charlie Hebdo [Video]Contributor(s): Angel Naydenov | The LSE Language Centre's 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2016-06-1411 minLSE Research in MandarinMedia Industries and Production in China [Video]Contributor(s): Dr Bingchun Meng | In this video of 'LSE Research in Mandarin', Dr Bingchun Meng talks to Dr Catherine Xiang about her research in communication governance and media production in the context of globalization and technological shifts. They also discuss
the empowering potential of digital networks in new communicative practices, and the obstacles to this empowerment.2015-03-1017 minLSE Research in MandarinThe Anthropology of China [Video]Contributor(s): Dr Hans Steinmüller | In the first of a new series of films showcasing LSE Research in Mandarin, Dr Hans Steinmüller talks to Dr Catherine Xiang about his field work in Hubei province, central China. He discusses his research on the ethics of everyday life in rural China, gambling and rural development.2015-02-1711 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinChina Economic Development [Video]Contributor(s): David Schofield, Jamie Kan | The LSE Language Centre's 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2014-06-1913 minCurrent Affairs in Mandarin2014 Brazil World Cup [Video]Contributor(s): Josh Alswang, Colby Pan | The LSE Language Centre's 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2014-06-1914 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinChinese Contemporary Art and Government [Video]Contributor(s): Sam Martin, Kenan Ceylan | The LSE Language Centre's 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2014-06-1917 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinObamacare [Video]Contributor(s): Yanyi Li, Sheridan King | The LSE Language Centre's 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2014-06-1915 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinWhether Gay Marriage should be Legal [Video]Contributor(s): Christine Ou | The LSE Language Centre's 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2014-06-1917 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinWhether Scotland should be Independent [Video]Contributor(s): Leo Wang, Albert Lam | The LSE Language Centre's 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2014-06-1919 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinChanging Views on Marriage in China [Video]Contributor(s): Hongjie Li, Bertha Zhang | The LSE Language Centre 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2013-06-1918 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinAlzheimer and Social Policy [Video]Contributor(s): Leo Collins, Grace Chan | The LSE Language Centre 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2013-06-1919 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinOne child policy [Video]Contributor(s): Eleonore Lazat, Jidumrong Supunnavadee | The LSE Language Centre 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2013-06-1915 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinChina and UK Education Comparison [Video]Contributor(s): Alistair Hughes, Bethany Clarke | The LSE Language Centre 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2013-06-1912 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinEntrepreneurship in China [Video]Contributor(s): Jan Milark | The LSE Language Centre 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2013-06-1910 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinGun control [Video]Contributor(s): Anthony Lui, Abby Xie | The LSE Language Centre 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2013-06-1914 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinHousing issues in China [Video]Contributor(s): Jasmin Poon | The LSE Language Centre 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2013-06-1911 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinMedia and censorship [Video]Contributor(s): Karsen Cheung, Jane Wu | The LSE Language Centre 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2013-06-1913 minCurrent Affairs in MandarinPolicy on Sport in schools [Video]Contributor(s): Lillie Ashworth, Damian Kemfack | The LSE Language Centre 'Current Affairs in Mandarin' is a video series in which LSE students are interviewed on current issues in Mandarin Chinese. It aims to teach students how to talk about current affairs in Mandarin Chinese. In each clip, the key vocabularies of the chosen topic are introduced in a meaningful context. It is always followed by a lively discussion in Mandarin with Dr Catherine Xiang and the students.2013-06-1915 min