Best Nathan, Rachel, Eleanor Podcasts (2024)

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#33: Ask Us About Podcasting in China (Season 3 Finale) 1:12:25

1+ y ago1:12:25

1:12:25

For the last episode of Season 3 we answer questions from our listeners! What are our favorite (and least favorite) parts about running Date Night China? What drama happens in our WeChat groups? What is our love story? How do we manage and balance a media platform and our relationship? We also share our holiday plans to visit our home countries for…

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#32: Season 3 Recap & Favorite Moments 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

46:20

We’re nearly at the end of Date Night China season 3! In this episode, Rachel and Nathan take a look back at a few of their favorite episodes from this season, share some BTS of recording, and chat about the mishaps and memorable moments that happened along the way. There is one more episode coming your way after this one before taking a short brea…

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#31: Leaving China With Your Partner: Advice From An Expat Couple 46:09

1+ y ago46:09

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Morag, from Scotland, and Waldo, from South Africa, are an expat couple leaving China at the end of November this year. They join the podcast this week to talk about how they prepared to leave China, their conversations around their personal goals and goals as a couple, and how they think life outside China will impact their relationship. Follow Da…

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#30: Gay Porn Industry in China with Dr. Runze Ding 33:57

1+ y ago33:57

33:57

Dr. Runze Ding joins the DNC hosts this week to talk about his studies on gay identity in China, the gay porn industry, and his experiences working with local gay organizations in Guangzhou and Beijing. Dr. Runze has completed case studies on topics such as Chinese semi-professionally produced gay porn, the Uses and Gratifications of Blued (the gay…

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#29: Singles' Day in China: Cringe Date Stories & Weird Taobao Buys 1:21:50

1+ y ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Happy Singles' Day 2022! This week the DNC hosts read out some cringy and funny China dating stories people sent in with a special guest: Beijing’s favorite F*ckboy, Martyn! We also share the survey responses for the weirdest & kinkiest things people have seen on Taobao, and discuss speed dating events in China. It's a fun chat that will bring some…

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BONUS EPISODE #28: Werewolf Erotica Live Reading! 9:15

1+ y ago9:15

9:15

NSFW ALERT! We have a fun treat to follow last week's episode with comedians Donnie Fan and Kei Gambit. In this bonus episode Donnie Fan shares some of his werewolf erotica read by Kei Gambit. Hear what the DNC hosts and guests REALLY talk about when they think no one is listening... Follow Date Night China on WeChat, Instagram, and YouTube for mor…

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#28: China Comedians Talk Dating, Relationships, & Werewolf Erotica 1:15:43

2y ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Beijing comedians Donnie Fan and Kei Gambit join us this week to add their comedic lens to relationships and dating in China. They share some stories of their own forays in dating, their experiences voicing werewolf erotica, and how being a comedian has impacted their social life in China. These two comedians are based in Beijing but have performed…

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#27: Conversation Card Game for Partners & Friends 47:39

2y ago47:39

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This week DNC hosts Rachel and Nathan grab a deck of "Our Moments" conversation cards and ask each other about fictional characters they would take to tea, awards they've won, perfect road trip snacks, and the time Nathan studied martial arts in Shandong Province for 3 months. Conversation cards have become a great icebreaker tool for people to con…

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#26: Values vs. Preferences with Therapist Rachel George (PT. 2) 35:48

2y ago35:48

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Beijing therapist Rachel George continues last week's convo by diving into the difference between values and preferences when dating. She shares why it's important to make the connection between your actions and personal values, how to better evaluate dates, and why you should stop confusing pet peeves with deal breakers. Don’t let perfect be the e…

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#25: Why Is Dating in China So Hard? Therapist Rachel George Answers (PT. 1) 30:29

2y ago30:29

30:29

Rachel George, a licensed therapist and life coach in Beijing, joins us to give advice on the question we frequently get from people here: Why is dating in China so damn hard?! Rachel talks through challenges of dating in an expat bubble and how we are affected by uncertainty and dating burnout. She shares why we should "fuck the spark" when dating…

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#24: Long Distance Intercultural Love: From China to Poland 55:55

2y ago55:55

55:55

Nicole and Andrei are an international couple who went from Tinder, to long-distance, to engagement & marriage, to now living in different countries again waiting to be reunited. Andrei (from Russia and currently living in Dalian) and Nicole (from Guangzhou and currently living in Poland) join us to chat about how they met on Tinder in Beijing just…

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#23: Giving Birth in China During Lockdown: A Scottish Mom’s Experience 58:16

2y ago58:16

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This week we are joined by Scottish expat Dools, who recently gave birth in China to a beautiful baby girl in April. She shares her experience giving birth in China during lockdown in Nantong, what the postnatal practice of “zuoyuezi 坐月子” (staying in for a whole month) is like for Chinese women, and cultural differences between Western and Chinese …

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#22: Drag in China: Meet Shanghai’s Premiere Bearded Queen 53:25

2y ago53:25

53:25

Jiovani del Toro, AKA Cocosanti, is a drag artist and MC based in Shanghai. You’ll find them hosting many events at Pearl Theater, where they play hostess for a variety of showcases, including Drag Extravaganzas, Cabaret and Burlesque shows, and (their personal fav) Magic Mike. Jiovani joins us to share about their inspiration for becoming a drag a…

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#21: Male Friendship, Loneliness, & Vulnerability 1:04:11

2y ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Valentine and Haydn are advocates for speaking openly on men’s mental health and community, and host their own personal projects in China to help these initiatives. Masculinity in and of itself is a big topic, but this week they join us to chat about their personal experiences with forming close male friendships, stereotypes and stigmas men face in…

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#20: Raz Galor & His Fiance Tal Shalev: Faith, Love & Media in China 1:05:56

2y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Raz Galor, co-founder of the new media company YChina, is a key public figure in China’s media world – but today we get to know more about a lesser seen side of him: his personal and romantic life. Raz and his fiancé Tal Shalev join us to talk about meeting first in China then reconnecting in Israel, their hilarious first impressions of each other,…

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#19: Female Pleasure & The Sexual Wellness Industry in China 44:58

2y ago44:58

44:58

Winxi and Diana, two co-founders of the Oh Collective, join us to chat about female pleasure, the intimate wellness industry in China, and how to spice up your sex life - with or without a partner. They also share about growing up with both Western and Eastern cultures, their own experiences dating in China, and how they combat taboos and stigmas a…

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#18: Expat Couple Married in the Beijing British Consulate 54:58

2y ago54:58

54:58

Paul and Kelaeni, an expat couple in China, have been waiting for 3 years to get married – and were finally able to do so at the British Consulate in Beijing in July 2022! They share more about meeting in a small city in Shandong Province, trying to plan multiple weddings during the pandemic, and what their wedding day at the consulate was like. An…

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#17: Confessions of a F*ckboy in Beijing 57:24

2y ago57:24

57:24

Martyn, a self-professed f*ckboy when it comes to dating, candidly shares his approach on relationships, how he keeps his friends separate from his dating life, and how he is honest with guys about what he is looking for. He then dives into his relationship history, sharing the heartbreak that made him become a f*ckboy and the self-reflections he’s…

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#16: Practicing Polyamory Pt 2: Meeting Your Partner’s Partner 55:33

2y ago55:33

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In part 2 of Practicing Polyamory, Kat is back with one of her other partners in China, Dave from the US. Kat and Dave share how they met, how they handle feelings of jealousy, and how to give space for your partner to process their feelings. Dave talks about the first time he met Kat’s nesting partner Hadyn (his metamour), and the boundaries they …

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#15: Tinder Fails and Fatphobia in China 56:03

2y ago56:03

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Samantha, co-host of ‘From Tops To Bottoms’ podcast, joins us this week for a hilarious, open, and honest chat about her Tinder fails and sexual explorations in China. She shares how she left a long-term relationship in the UK and went on her first Tinder date in Beijing (which her co-host Cassie followed her on in disguise), how she went on a date…

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#14: How To Skip Small Talk & Cultivate Deeper Connections in Your Social Circles 53:54

2y ago53:54

53:54

Helena, founder of BARE Project in Beijing, joins us to share about diving deeper in connections and conversations with people through events, workshops, and more. She talks about her own experience with loneliness in Beijing, why small talk at parties makes her anxious, and questions she uses at her events and her personal life to dive deeper. She…

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#13: LGBTQ Voices (Pt 2): Dating Apps, Stereotypes, and Finding Communities in China 46:31

2y ago46:31

46:31

In part 2, LGBTQ+ folks across China talk about dating apps they use and challenges they have faced when meeting people in China, discussing biphobia, racism, gender roles, and other stereotypes. They also share how they found supportive communities in their cities and advice for other LGBTQ folks coming to China or already living here.Interested i…

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#12: LGBTQ Voices in China (Pt 1): Best & Worst Date Stories 40:52

2y ago40:52

40:52

In this two-part episode, 11 LGBTQ expats and local Chinese folks share their experiences dating in China, in provinces including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Jiangsu and more. In this first part, get ready to hear about love at first sight, catfishing, unicorn hunting, a date with Marvel's hottest Avenger (listen to find out who) and lots of othe…

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#11: Dating in China is Like... 28:09

2y ago28:09

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[VIDEO] We asked people to finish this sentence: "Dating in China is like...." Is it an adventure? Is it like walking through traffic in China? Is it just like dating anywhere else? Listen to their diverse responses through audio, and check out the full video on YouTube. We are excited to announce Date Night China's video launch on YouTube, Bilibil…

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#10: Interracial Couple Married Online During Shanghai Lockdown 47:28

2y ago47:28

47:28

Chaniece, an American who has lived in China for 8 years, just got married to her Chinese partner Terry at the end of lockdown in Shanghai – through Zoom! She shares about meeting him in a Shanghai vegan group, her experience dating as a black woman in China, and what it's been like being in a Black Women / Asian Male relationship (BWAM). Chaniece …

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#9: Practicing Polyamory: Nesting Partners in China 1:07:50

2y ago1:07:50

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This week we are joined by Haydn, from the US, and Kat, from China, who are polyamorous individuals and nesting partners in China. They share about what being nesting partners means, their rules and boundaries for dating other people, and why they chose to get married in China. They also talk about their individual journeys with being polyamorous, …

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#8: Founders of Beijing LGBTQ Groups 1:04:07

2y ago1:04:07

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This week Mark and Catherine join the podcast to talk about LGBTQ communities in Beijing. Mark, host of the Piquing Duck Platform and Podcast, talks about googling gay bars in Beijing before he came to China and how his all-inclusive LGBTQI group ‘Beijing Friend Zone’ was founded. Catherine, co-organizer of Beijing Queer Women’s Circle, shares abou…

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#7: Nico & Jack: Creative Couple Working Together in China 1:05:10

2y ago1:05:10

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What’s it like working with your significant other? Nico and Jack, a content creator husband and wife duo from the U.K, join us to talk about their YouTube travel channel (Nico Films) and how building a brand together in China has strengthened their relationship. They also share about getting married in China, how they balance professional and pers…

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#6: Catfishing & Tinder Scams: Dating Online in China 50:05

2y ago50:05

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This week 10 China daters join the DNC hosts to dive into the murky waters of catfishing, the art of misleading or lying about who you are online to pursue deceptive online relationships. We hear some crazy China catfishing stories, from encountering heavily filtered photos and online bots, to a Tinder tale of horror, a surprising “group catfish” e…

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#5: Meet a “Yangxifu”: The Foreign Wife of a Chinese Man 48:59

2+ y ago48:59

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This week we talk to Jocelyn Eikenburg, an American woman and writer who is married to Jun, a Chinese national from Hangzhou. We discuss her experience as a “yangxifu 洋媳妇” (the foreign wife of a Chinese man), stereotypes of being in a WWAM (Western Women Asian Men) relationship, and how she found community with other foreign women who are married t…

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#4: Black Expats and Building Communities in Beijing 54:46

2+ y ago54:46

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This week we have a round table chat with 3 black expats & entrepreneurs about their media platforms and businesses in Beijing. They share how building a community is integral to their lives here, how COVID has made them more intentional with relationships, and they share about their love lives. Our guests discuss dating and one person reveals how …

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#3: Would You Discuss Mental Health On A First Date? 32:46

2+ y ago32:46

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Is talking about mental health on a first date a red flag or green flag? This week we’ve asked several China daters to tell us how they would feel if their date mentioned they were seeing a therapist on a first date. And on top up that, we’ve brought in a licensed therapist to respond! Xiaojie is a therapist who founded CandleX, an organization ded…

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#2: Chinese Women & The Stigma of Being Single 52:54

2+ y ago52:54

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Traditionally in China if you were female and unmarried by the age of 27, the term "leftover women" (shèngnǚ 剩女) was used to describe your social status. But nowadays, many Chinese women have more economic independence without the same pressure as before. In this episode we talk to 3 Chinese women about the pressures single women face and how the t…

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#1: Expats Dating in China in 2022 44:59

2+ y ago44:59

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How do expats feel about dating in China in 2022? Since COVID began, the dating landscape in China has changed, with many expats stuck outside China or deciding to leave for good. The expats who stayed through COVID might be approaching dating and relationships differently. In this episode we’ve asked 7 expats in Beijing how they feel dating has ch…

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Date Night China Season 3 PROMO 2:20

2+ y ago2:20

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Date Night China is back with Season 3! China is such an international melting pot, and at Date Night China we’re all about exploring how expats and Chinese people alike connect here. This podcast is not just about dating – it’s also about having healthy relationships with yourself, your partner if you have one, as well as the other people in your …

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Episode 12: The Best of Season 2! 57:58

3+ y ago57:58

57:58

It’s been an incredible season and it was difficult to decide what to discuss for the last episode. We wanted to remember the good times and share some golden moments from season 2. We’ve covered so much this season so if you’ve missed out on a few episodes don’t worry, this will catch you up and you can always go back and listen to the full episod…

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Episode 11: Crazy Sex Scandals in China 54:16

3+ y ago54:16

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Date Night China invites China Untold podcast host Matt Bossons to reveal China's craziest sex scandals! From public masturbation and changing room f***ing to beastiality and online voyeurism - they discuss it all! The hosts also reveal who's a member of the mile high club and how much money they'd charge to pimp themselves out for Chinese Spring F…

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Episode 10: Dating to Marriage in 11 Years 55:13

3+ y ago55:13

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On this episode we speak to Shagi and Ully Defoe who have been together for a whopping 11 years. And the cherry on top is they met right here in Beijing! During the episode we hear their secrets on keeping the spark alive, lessons from their dating journey, maintaining a long-term relationship, how to get past cheating, and advice for China daters …

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Episode 9: Ethical Non-Monogamy 1:07:15

3+ y ago1:07:15

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Are nonmonogamous relationships just an excuse to sleep around? Or are there misconceptions surrounding these types of relationships? Our guest this week is Osaka, who has lived abroad for 10+ years and has had several types of nonmonogomous relationships in China. Osaka shares about ethical nonmonogamy, boundaries with a primary partner, and why i…

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Episode 8: Beauty Standards & Dating as a Female Expat 52:52

3+ y ago52:52

52:52

Do beauty standards affect how people date in China? Eleanor, Rachel, and Boitha discuss prevalent beauty standards in China and the pressures expat women face because of them. We also read out responses from other China female daters and dig into the question: is it more difficult for expat women to date in China than expat men? --- Send in a voic…

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Episode 7: New Year's Kiss 27:49

3+ y ago27:49

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Bringing in the New Year hosts Nathan, Rachel and Eleanor hear some funny, tragic and embarrassing stories from the DNC fans. Nathan shares about the only time he's worn eyeliner, Eleanor tells us how many clothes she left at a bar on NYE in Nanjing, and Rachel tries out her British accent. Follow Date Night China on our Official Wechat Account for…

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Episode 6: The All-Guy Episode! 55:16

3+ y ago55:16

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Dick pics, best first date for a guy, sex acts and dealing with toxic masculinity - the guys discuss all this and more in DNC first all-guy episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datenightchina/message

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Episode 5: Interracial Dating & Kinks in Beijing 50:12

3+ y ago50:12

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This week the DNC hosts are joined by Mark, a Kenyan man who has lived in Beijing for 3 years. Mark shares why he and his partner moved to China together and the challenges they faced here as an interracial couple. We also discuss racial preferences and fetishes with dating in China, and Mark tells us about some niche kinks in Beijing involving whi…

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Episode 4: Dating A Friend’s Ex 48:58

3+ y ago48:58

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Would you date a friend’s ex? Boitha, Rachel and Nathan discuss the very tricky situations people find themselves in when they blur friendship lines with matters of the heart. For some China daters who live in this country of 1.5 billion people, the dating pool can still feel quite small, so is all fair in love and war… or is dating a friend’s ex a…

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Episode 1: Second Dates 45:23

3+ y ago45:23

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We are back!! We are starting season 2 with "Second Dates." The hosts discuss what kind of 2nd dates are best and share stories from listeners about their 2nd date experiences. Also: what do you do when your dates has a whole smurf village back at their place?! 😂😳Join Rachel, Nathan and Eleanor and our brand new season 2 guest host, Boitha as we ge…

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Episode 2: How 2 Become 1 54:01

3+ y ago54:01

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How do you make space for a partner in a new relationship? How do you hold on to your individuality whilst making room for someone new in your life? In this episode we discuss new relationships and navigating past the “honeymoon” period in China. Follow our official Wechat Account for more articles and fun! Search "datenightchina" on Wechat. --- Se…

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Episode 3: Catfish Me Not 50:11

3+ y ago50:11

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Ever met a date who isn’t as they seemed online in China? Being catfished isn’t just done by looks nowadays, but also personality, morals, and demeanor. The hosts share stories from China daters who have been catfished and discuss how they feel about people who post heavily filtered photos on Tinder and Tantan. Follow our official Wechat Account fo…

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Date Night China Season 2 TRAILER 0:36

4y ago0:36

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Date Night China is back with season 2! Are you ready to get stuck in? Join the Date Night community through our podcast and events, and catch up on the latest stories on our official WeChat account. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datenightchina/message

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Episode 20: The Break Up 49:59

4y ago49:59

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Episode 20: The Break Up. Join Rachel, Eleanor and Nathan one last time this season as we explore the highs and lows of break ups with our guest Morag. We discuss being the dumpee and being dumped. We also talk about how to navigate dating and break ups in China.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datenightchina/mes…

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Episode 19: Personality Types and Love: Where to Meet Your Next Date in China 52:02

4y ago52:02

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Does your personality type play into how and where you date in China? If you’re not a crazy party animal, where do you go out to meet people? In this episode we’ll discuss different types of personalities and daters in China, and also some tips for approaching people when you’re out in China – whether you’re looking for a date or meeting new people…

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