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Looking for Laowai

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What does it mean to be foreign in a globalized world? Join us, a diverse team of curious-minded expats, as we delve into the fast-paced world of Shanghai, and explore what it means to be a laowai (or “foreigner”) in China in this bi-weekly podcast. Through stories from expats, Chinese locals, and everyone in between, we look at the laowai experience from every angle. This season, we explore themes ranging from friendship and dating, to culture and racial dynamics.
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Have you heard of the A4 challenge? What are female bodies supposed to look like in China, and what happens when you don’t fit that cultural ideal?For more information, check out our website: http://lookingforlaowai.com/2017/12/11/6-body-image-in-china/Από τον The Looking for Laowai Team
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We sat down with expats in China who had just got off the plane, those who had been living in China for a few years, and those who have been here for over a decade, and asked them about their experiences and how they have changed over time.Από τον The Looking for Laowai Team
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We've already touched upon multiple experiences being a foreigner in China, but what about when you look Chinese but aren't really Chinese? This week, we're exploring what it means to be foreign and of Chinese descent. In this episode, Hannah and Toni are joined by Ali and Christine, all Chinese heritage expats, as they discuss how they and other C…
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Let's face it, the dating scene in Shanghai is a pretty loaded subject. With so many aspects of dating to explore, we're narrowing in on a specific but widely seen phenomenon. How often do you see a foreign man with a Chinese woman versus a Chinese man with a foreign woman? We explore the dynamics between foreigners and locals, focusing on how gend…
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What is a "laowai"? What does it mean to be foreign in China? Hannah and Toni uncover all the nuances and stories surrounding the term, as shared with us by expats and locals in Shanghai.For credits and further reading, check out our website:https://lookingforlaowai.com/2017/10/16/1-what-the-heck-is-a-laowai/…
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What kind of privileges exist and who gets to use them? This episode looks at how foreigners benefit from living in China, and how they navigate their privileges.For credits and further reading, check out our website: https://lookingforlaowai.com/2017/10/16/2-perks-of-being-a-laowai/Από τον The Looking for Laowai Team
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Get ready for the first season of Looking for Laowai! Meet the team, Toni, Hannah, Ali, and Averill, and have a listen to just a few tidbits from the podcast. From foreigners who grew up in China, to students trying to escape the laowai bubble... to an elderly Chinese man who really does not want his daughter to date a foreigner, we're sharing the …
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A little appetizer for the feast about to come! Have a listen to our teaser:What does it mean to be a "laowai", or foreigner, in China? We’re working on a new podcast that explores the different experiences of being foreign in a globalized world. Join us in this bi-weekly podcast, which will be released soon!…
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