As the number of foreign expats living in China grow exponentially in recent years, their travelling experience in this vast country is worth exploring, which may give newcomers some insights on those very practical issues. Like, how much mandarin do you need to get by? What is the biggest cultural shock you may experience?

Host: Hu Zhe

Guests: Belle Taylor & Will Gray

Studio Director: Lou Yi

Camera: Cong Ruiting

Editing: Yu Yao

Subtitles: Wu Xiao (Intern)

Producer: Hu Zhe

Executive Producer: Feng Minghui

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About Easy Talk:

Easy Talk is a weekly talk show program covering the latest living-related issues in today's China. Foreigners living in China are invited to share their life experiences and observations on a variety of light topics. The discussions revolve around the cultural differences that exist between China and other countries, covering various aspects and the implications they have on China's cultural exchange with the world.