China Unpacked brings you the human side of China - beyond the headlines and politics. From comedians, creators to entrepreneurs, chefs, and cultural insiders, each episode unpacks stories of identity, ambition, and creativity, and what it’s really like to live in one of the world’s most misunderstood and fast-evolving countries.
Meet Craig Hickerson, an American filmmaker documenting everyday life in China through cinematic mini-documentaries.
After moving from the U.S. to China, Craig began capturing the small, ordinary moments most people walk past — a flower on the ground, strangers in the park, public dances, local habits, and the quiet details of daily life. He posted these videos on Chinese social media platform under the name 'Craig也叫快克' and quickly...
Meet Gavin, an American who moved to China to study at Peking University — and ended up building a career inside one of the world’s most competitive digital ecosystems. From mastering the Chinese language to growing millions of followers on Chinese platforms, His story challenges what we’ve been told about the “American Dream” and why he believes more opportunity exists in China today.
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Meet Adrien, an American who opened a pizza shop in China’s countryside. By blending local ingredients with Western cooking, his restaurant became a viral sensation, attracting both locals and tourists.
This week on China Unpacked, Adrien opens up about what it’s really like to start a restaurant in rural China — from adapting to local tastes, to earning the trust of a tight-knit village. His story is a reminder that no matter how d...
Meet Jesse, the creator who turned tea into one of the most unexpected cultural bridges between China and the world.
But before Jesse’s Tea House, he did something few foreigners have ever managed to do: he mastered traditional Chinese comedy and built a massive following performing entirely in Chinese.
In this episode of China Unpacked, we sit down with Jesse to unpack his remarkable journey — from studying and performing xiangsheng...
Meet George, the chef on a mission to change the perception of tofu in America. Trained under a fifth-generation tofu master in China, George is here to prove that everything you know about tofu is wrong.
In this episode of China Unpacked, we’ll taste tofu dishes that will make you go, “I can’t believe it’s tofu!”, we learn George’s secrets to making tofu flavorful, and explore how this humble ingredient’s versatility might ju...
Meet Laurence, the viral creator, rapper, film director, and future entertainment lawyer determined to make Chinese music and entertainment the next global phenomenon.
In this episode of China Unpacked, we dive into Laurence’s multifaceted journey, from overcoming the challenges of biracial identity to building cross-cultural fashion brands, and explore his vision for taking Chinese creativity worldwide.
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Meet Paul, a multi-talented American who created the biggest meme in China, by pure accident
In this episode of China Unpacked, we dive into Paul’s unlikely journey: from growing up in Amish country in the US to moving to China, cracking the code of Chinese social media, and becoming a viral sensation.
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Meet Joe Wong, China’s most famous stand-up comedian, who went from a biochemist in China to roasting Joe Biden at the White House
In this episode of China Unpacked, we unpack Joe’s extraordinary journey, from arriving in the US with zero comedy experience, to battling racism on and off stage, and ultimately becoming one of the most recognizable comedians in the world
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Meet Ryan, China’s most viral Donald Trump impersonator.
In this episode of China Unpacked, we dive into Ryan’s journey — from learning English to perfectly mimicking Trump’s voice, going viral on social media, and navigating the pressures of internet fame.
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