In this episode of Barbarians at the Gate, we catch up with Dutch sinologist Manya Koetse, the creator of What’s on Weibo, an invaluable platform that curates trends and offers in-depth insights into events, memes, and social phenomena on the Chinese Internet.

Jeremiah Jenne's Late Imperial and Modern Chinese History Blog

25.04.2025

Peking Picnic by Ann Bridge — Jeremiah Jenne

A 1930s novel of manners with evocative descriptions of Old Beijing offers surprisingly timeless observations about what it means to be an expat in China.

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25.04.2025

Let Only Red Flowers Bloom, with NPR Correspondent Emily Feng — Jeremiah Jenne

In this episode of Barbarians at the Gate, we talk with Emily Feng about her new book Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China.

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03.05.2025

Barbarians at the Gate: Culture Shock — Jeremiah Jenne

David and Jeremiah discuss culture shock and our experiences helping students navigate the journey from "newbie" to "niubi" in China.

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Curating Chinese Internet Culture for Global Audiences with What's on Weibo founder Manya Koetse — Jeremiah Jenne

Peking Picnic by Ann Bridge — Jeremiah Jenne

Let Only Red Flowers Bloom, with NPR Correspondent Emily Feng — Jeremiah Jenne

Barbarians at the Gate: Culture Shock — Jeremiah Jenne

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