Best Hong Wu Podcasts (2024)

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Illustrator Jonathan Jay Lee, Wu Guanzhong@MOA & in the studio: Singer-songwriter Gwenji 21:37

4d ago21:37

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Indie folk singer-songwriter Gwenji’s experience of studying music at school is likely to be all too familiar to many Hong Kong schoolchildren. She’ll be with us later to tell us about how she grew up playing the violin before going on to find her own ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Ceramic artist Rosanna Li, Yoonmi Nam@HK Open Print Shop & in the studio: Teriver Cheung & Bowen Li 21:37

11d ago21:37

21:37

For regular viewers, guitarist and composer Teriver Cheung won’t need much introduction. He’s known for his jazz performances and for his original compositions with his chamber group, Ensemble Transience. He’s joining us later to introduce his August c...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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The Wang Jingwei Regime: A Puppet Regime in Nanjing 28:19

14d ago28:19

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In 1938, after the Battle of Wuhan, Wang Jingwei left Chongqing and the Republic of China team in Chongqing for Hanoi. He negotiated with Japanese officials and eventually set up a puppet regime know as the Wang Jingwei Regime and also as the Reorganized National Government of the Republic of China. It was almost totally under Japanese domination, …

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Project Koon Man Space@Chuen Lung, Lee Jin Woo@White Cube & in the studio: pianist Hui Ling 21:37

18d ago21:37

21:37

For dedicated hikers, the Chuen Lung Family Walk is a nice warm-up exercise. For families out for a casual stroll, it’s a nice easy trail with a nearby tea house that serves dim sum. Tsuen Wan’s nearby Chuen Lung Tsuen, that’s “dragon stream village” ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Henry Steiner@M+, A Passion for Silk@City U & in the studio: RUMBU 21:37

25d ago21:37

21:37

Later on today’s show, we’ll catch up with countertenor RUMBU. He came to our studio in May of last year while still a student at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Now he’s graduated, and he’ll be back with us to keep us up to date with his la...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Interview with film director Martin McDonagh & in the studio: Pianist Jerold Chu 21:37

1M ago21:37

21:37

Pianist KaJeng Wong came to our show a few weeks ago to give us a preview of this year’s Music Lab Festival. The festival’s still under way, but one of the highlights so far was the recent concert by pianist Jerold Chu. Jerold and his band will be with...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Le French May: Breakdance Symphonic, Fabien Merelle@Kiang Malingue & in the studio: French Baroque M 21:37

1M ago21:37

21:37

This week’s show is very much a French affair. In the second part of the programme, members of Hong Kong’s Concerto da Camera Baroque Ensemble will be here to tell us about their upcoming concert of French Baroque music and dance. Also on the subject o...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Debe Sham@vA!, Gerhard Richter & Sean Scully@Ben Brown & in the studio: Violinist Yao Jue 21:37

2M ago21:37

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Debe Sham@vA!, Gerhard Richter & Sean Scully@Ben Brown & in the studio: Violinist Yao JueBy Radio Television Hong Kong

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Living Under Japanese Occupation 29:20

2M ago29:20

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Japan controlled Taiwan as a colony from 1895 to 1945. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Chinese language education and publications stopped and the Imperial Subject Movement tried to Japanize residents of Taiwan. The Baojia system was helpful in controlling the locals and confiscating grain during the war. The Taiwanese were mobilized to suppor…

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The Works Series 22 #52 21:37

2M ago21:37

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The Works presents the latest art's happening in Hong Kong to our audience.By Radio Television Hong Kong

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UBC Students Podcast Special! Yi Chien Jade Ho on Anti-Gentrification Activism in Vancouver's Chinatown and Judith Shapiro on Environmentalism in China 51:16

2M ago51:16

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In this two-part episode, we have Yi Chien Jade Ho on anti-gentrification activism in Vancouver's Chinatown and Judith Shapiro on environmentalism in China. We are ending our spring 2024 season with a collaboration between NüVoices and four students from the University of British Columbia's Human Rights in a Globalized World class. Over the course …

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Bruce Nauman@Tai Kwun, Gérard Henry's "Between Mountains and Sea" & in the studio: pianist KaJeng Wo 21:37

2M ago21:37

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Bruce Nauman@Tai Kwun, Gérard Henry's "Between Mountains and Sea" & in the studio: pianist KaJeng WongBy Radio Television Hong Kong

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Movana Chen, Hong Kong Resonance@boogie woogie & in the studio: The Book of Longing@Freespace 21:37

2M ago21:37

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Movana Chen, Hong Kong Resonance@boogie woogie & in the studio: The Book of Longing@FreespaceBy Radio Television Hong Kong

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Artist Izumi Kato, Wataru Yamakami@Wamono Art & in the studio: CCOHK's "Shark Symphony" 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

Sharks were swimming in our seas more than 430 million years before the first humans appeared. It’s fair to say that as a species we pretty quickly developed a wary attitude towards them. The fact is though that we’re a far bigger threat to them than t...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Indigenous Activism in Taiwan with Tuhi Martukaw 42:15

3M ago42:15

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In the latest episode of our series focusing on Taiwan, Solarina Ho speaks with Tuhi Martukaw, an Indigenous policy advocate, journalist, community organizer. Solarina and Tuhi delve into what it means to be Indigenous, what reconciliation and activism look like today, as well as the communities' complicated relationship with Taiwan politics and Ta…

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"Tong1Fong4"@Karin Weber, Trevpr Yeung@Parasite & in the studio: saxophonist Timothy Wan 21:37

3M ago21:37

21:37

You may remember that a couple of months ago, The Works featured “Fountain de Chopin” a platform to promote, and increase interest in, jazz music. One of its founders, saxophonist Timothy Wan will be with us later to introduce some original music he’s ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Artist Profile : Mak2, EU FIlm Festive 2024@cinema & In the Studio : "Code" 21:37

3M ago21:37

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Artist Profile : Mak2, EU FIlm Festive 2024@cinema & In the Studio : "Code"By Radio Television Hong Kong

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“Under the Same Roof: Origin & Art of Lingnan Traditional Architecture” Exhibition, "Gender Reveal 21:37

3M ago21:37

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“Under the Same Roof: Origin and Art of Lingnan Traditional Architecture” Exhibition, "Gender Revealed - Not a Party But An Exhibition” at at 480.0 Gender & Art Space & In the Studio : “SOUND OF MUSIC”By Radio Television Hong Kong

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The Brilliance of Chairman Mao 20:02

3M ago20:02

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By the early 1940s, the Communists in Yan’an were feeling relatively secure. The Japanese advance in north China had not reached that area. The Sino-Japanese War and the United Front meant that Chiang Kai-shek’s main concern had been Japan and not the Communist Party. The Nationalist Government in China even funded the Communists in Yan’an. Thousan…

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Illustrator Kaitlin Chan on her graphic novel, 'Eric's Sister' 37:18

3M ago37:18

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This week, we have prolific cartoonist and illustrator Kaitlin Chan joining the podcast to discuss her recently published graphic novel, 'Eric's Sister.' Kaitlin talks about why she wanted to focus a narrative on sibling relationships, family, creative doubt, and the importance of friendship and community. This episode was hosted by Megan Cattel an…

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Art Basel & In the Studio : Violinist Chloe Chan 21:37

4M ago21:37

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Art Basel & In the Studio : Violinist Chloe ChanBy Radio Television Hong Kong

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Opening programme of Le French May Arts Festival, M+ “Noir & Blanc – A Story of Photography, “The Mo 21:37

4M ago21:37

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Opening programme of Le French May Arts Festival, M+ “Noir & Blanc – A Story of Photography, “The Monster” exhibition at Yrellag Gallery & In the Studio : Jazz singer Rachel SungBy Radio Television Hong Kong

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Exhibition “One to Ten”, “Green Snake: women-centred ecologies” @Tai Kwun & in the studio: Gabriel K 21:37

4M ago21:37

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, it’s presenting the exhibition “One to Ten”, featuring ten former students, to highlight the achievements of its alumni in the de...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Leta Hong Fincher on the 10th Anniversary Edition of her book, Leftover Women 41:48

4M ago41:48

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When Leta Hong Fincher’s book “Leftover Women” was first published ten years ago, it was considered a seminal work on Chinese feminism. The book outlines the structural discrimination, wholly reinforced by the government, used to demonize educated women in their late twenties and early thirties who remain unmarried. A decade later, and with Xi’s co…

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Cantonese musical, “I am What I am”, "NL Imagined”@Goethe & in the studio: Vocalist Keith Wong 21:37

4M ago21:37

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On the show later, composer and vocalist Keith Wong will be here to tell us about his debut album, “Intertwined” and why he likes to intertwine choral music, theatre and the jazz tradition in his music. Turning to music with a perhaps more local emphas...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Painter Kitty Ng, Kuwayama & Naito@Whitestone & in the studio: Irish Festival & Black Velvet Collect 21:37

4M ago21:37

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The relationship between painting and photography hasn’t always been cordial. Some painters did use precursors of the modern camera such as the camera obscura to compose their works, but many people felt that the invention of the photograph itself in t...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Hope and the Second United Front in Wuhan 26:11

4M ago26:11

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For ten months in 1938, Hankou in Wuhan was the center of China's Second United Front and defense against the Japanese invasion. Artistic expression, political parties and free speech all blossomed. Neither the KMT nor the Communist Party fully controlled the city and a variety of generals, thinkers and artists came together to defend against Japan…

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Artist Sheung Yiu, Anita Mui@Heritage Museum & in the studio: Pianist Patrick Lui & trio 21:37

5M ago21:37

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Currently based in Helsinki, Hong Kong-born artist Sheung Yiu is interested in algorithmic image systems such as computer vision, computer graphics and remote sensing. It might all sound very technical, but for his latest project he’s using this comput...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Birdcage-making, Japanese decorative art@Liang Yi & in the studio: Singer-songwriter Monkey 21:37

5M ago21:37

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Traditional Chinese bird cages range from the basic to the sophisticated and often feature fine craftsmanship and materials. Their shape and design can vary from region to region and according to the bird species for which they are made. Keeping caged ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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A Conversation with Fuchsia Dunlop on her book, Invitation to a Banquet 31:59

5M ago31:59

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Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! To kick off the year of the dragon, we have the one and only Fuchsia Dunlop on our podcast this week. She discusses her recent book, 'Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food.' This episode is hosted by Lijia Zhang. Thank you for your interest in our bimonthly, independent podcast. To support our…

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Jazz collective Fountain de Chopin, : Howie Tsui@Hanart & in the studio: CNY naamyam by Gregory Kwok 21:37

5M ago21:37

21:37

Kung Hei Fat Choy! Welcome to The Works. I’m Ben Tse, and of course joining me and Ben Pelletier this week to wish you a Happy Year of the Dragon is Billy Lee, the host of The Works Chinese language version 藝坊星期天. As you can see, we’re introducing a...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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The National Palace Museum Treasures During the Second Sino Japanese War 55:21

5M ago55:21

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The treasures of the National Palace Museum, originally the Forbidden City, followed China's path. They escaped the invading Japanese by leaving Beijing, first for Shanghai, then Nanjing and then followed southern, central and northern routes to Sichuan and safety. The Chinese government followed a similar path, as did countless Chinese individuals…

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Ma Yansong, Group exhibition@3812 Gallery & in the studio: Soyoung Yoon, Woo Jiyeon & Alex Wun 21:37

5M ago21:37

21:37

Joining us later on the show to welcome the Lunar New Year are two acclaimed South Korean musicians, violinist Yoon Soyoung, and cellist Woo Jiyeon. They’ll be here with local pianist Alex Wun to introduce us to their upcoming concert to celebrate the ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Feminist Activism Then & Now, a Conversation with Wanqing Zhang, Lijia Zhang & Jessie Lau 43:49

6M ago43:49

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This week, NüVoices board members and co-hosts Jessie Lau and Lijia Zhang are in conversation with Wanqing Zhang, an independent journalist, to discuss China's feminist movement taking place online. Despite formidable challenges such as censorship, harassment, and societal pressures, these feminists continue to resist patriarchal norms, as revealed…

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Photographer Chucky Li, Tsuguharu Foujita@Chatham Maison & in the studio: Andy Schaub 21:37

6M ago21:37

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Swiss singer-songwriter Andy Schaub says he’s been fascinated by Asian culture since he was a child and interested in Chinese pop music for at least a decade. That passion led him to travel thousands of miles from his village home near Basel in Switzer...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Int. w/ film director Park Chan-wook, Qipao@HK Film Archive & in the studio: Guzheng player Wan Xing 21:37

6M ago21:37

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Audiences in Hong Kong and around the world are increasingly familiar with, and appreciative of, the works of South Korean film director, Park Chan-wook. He’s not only a director but also a screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. Last November,...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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'How to Have an American Baby' with documentary filmmaker Leslie Tai 42:56

6M ago42:56

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Everyone in our NüVoices community: happy 2024! To start the new year, host Solarina Ho delves into the new captivating documentary, "How to Have an American Baby" with filmmaker Leslie Tai. An exploration of a shadow economy catering to Chinese tourists seeking U.S. citizenship for their newborns, the film unveils the fortunes and tragedies of the…

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Ink artist Chan Kwan-lok, Cristobal Gabarron@Ora Ora & in the studio: Ear Up Festival & rosemances 21:37

6M ago21:37

21:37

The annual Ear Up Music Festival returns this week with a line-up that features 12 groups of young music talents. They are the finalists chosen from a one-year mentorship programme to showcase their music in the two-day festival. But before our chat wi...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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The Beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Nanjing Massacre 25:23

6M ago25:23

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On July 7, 1937, the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II began with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. It is also known as the Lugou Bridge Incident. Within days of the small skirmish with 100 Chinese garrison troops, the Japanese had brought in 180,000 troops. After that, the fighting between the Chinese and the Japanese did not stop until 1945…

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Kongkee "Warring States Cyberpunk”, Lawrence Carroll@Villepin & in the studio: HK Music Lover Chines 21:37

6M ago21:37

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We’re beginning with an imagined world in which the legendary Chinese poet Qu Yuan, the man whose demise we commemorate every year during the Dragon Boat Festival, lives again 2,000 years after his death. How would a poet from the Kingdom of Chu in the...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Chiang Kai Shek is Kidnapped 16:23

6M ago16:23

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After the Long March, the Chinese Communists were mostly in northern Shaanxi, wanting a breather. Japan had continued its aggression in China after it set up the puppet state of Manchukuo under Emperor Pu Yi. It manufactured incident after incident and had expanded its army’s reach into northern and northeast China. It was trying to influence Inner…

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JCCAC 15th Anniversary prog., Metamorphosis@WKM Gallery & in the studio: HK Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensem 21:37

7M ago21:37

21:37

Hi there, and welcome to the first edition of The Works in 2024. With the beginning of the new year, we’re featuring a couple of art organisations that have anniversaries to celebrate. One of them is the Hong Kong Composers’ Guild. On January 12th, the...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Mr Doodle in Hong Kong, fuchsia@10 Chancery Lane & HKPhil’s Trombone Quintet & Ben Pelletier 21:33

7M ago21:33

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Last week we featured an ongoing community busking programme that the Hong Kong Philharmonic is organising to mark its Golden Jubilee in 2024. Later on today’s show, I’ll be talking to their Chief Executive to find out more about the orchestra’s 50th ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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