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  E110 | 40-Year Mortgages: Will China's New Rules Save the Property Market? 06.09.2026 4мин

  Video with Chinese and English subtitles: 视频 中英文字幕： https://youtu.be/uML2QZm3-g8China has extended maximum mortgages to 40 yearsand tightened pre-sale rules—its biggest housing reform since 1994. Will lower monthly payments fix the real estate crisis, or are young buyers still staying away? Tune in for the breakdown. 中国房贷最长期限正式拉长至40年，并大幅收紧预售制！这是1994年以来商品房销售制度的最大变革。本期节目深度解析：月供减少后，为什么年轻人还是不买房？40年房贷能否真正拯救陷入困境的房地产市场？点击收听最新深度拆解。
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  E 109 | Jason Arday: The Tragic Fall of a Cambridge Icon 15.08.2026 9мин

  剑桥最年轻黑人教授Jason Arday：从神坛到离世Jason Arday: The Tragic Fall of a Cambridge Icon中英文 双语字幕： Chinese-English bilingual subtitles https://youtu.be/xLzEt5mhYqY?is=QbFz_bGPt5EL3hs32026年8月，剑桥最年轻黑人教授 Jason Arday 辞职后于家中意外离世，年仅 41 岁。从被推上神坛的学术明星到骤然陨落，本期播客将从这场悲剧出发，深入剖析精英大学在“完美故事”、政治正确与商业捐赠背后的体制迷失。Jason Arday #剑桥大学 / #剽窃#学术丑闻#英国大学#高等教育#多元与包容Jason Arday#Cambridge University #Plagiarism #Academic Scandal#UK Universities#Diversity & Inclusion
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  E108 | Why Does China Encourage People to Take More Holidays? | 为什么中国鼓励大家休假？ 07.08.2026 4мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 5 / CEFR B2.Video with Chinese and English subtitles https://youtu.be/MDhV1WemGG4China is encouraging people to take more paid holidays. But why? In this episode, we look at a new policy in Henan and explore the connection between holidays, tourism, consumption and China’s changing work culture.最近河南出台新政策鼓励带薪休假，甚至试行周五半天班。政府希望以此拉动消费，倡导应休尽休与错峰轮休。本期节目我们来聊聊：如果大家都休假了，经济效益从哪儿来？谁来工作？为什么说休假不仅是休息，也是在创造新的经济价值？本期重点词汇 /Keywords：​    带薪休假 (Paid Leave)​    拉动消费(Stimulate Consumption)​    周五半天班(Friday Half-day)​    应休尽休(Take All Entitled Leave)​    错峰轮休(Staggered Shifts)你所在的国家带薪休假制度怎么样？一年平均有多少天带薪假期？欢迎在评论区留言！新闻来源：中国河南省政府网站
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  E107 | How the World Cup Makes Billions 世界杯背后的体育经济 11.07.2026 1мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 5 / CEFR B2.In this episode, we break down a real news article about the economics behind the World Cup — sponsorship deals, broadcasting rights, and merchandise — and how they fuel this global sporting event.YouTube videos with subtitles https://youtu.be/O1BCt-uiH8E世界杯背后的体育经济 本期带你了解世界杯背后的体育经济产业链——赞助、转播权、周边商品，如何撑起这场全球盛事。
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  E106 | Chinese Universities Restructure Majors to Battle the AI Era 中国高校专业重组，迎战AI时代 28.06.2026 5мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 6 / CEFR C1.Video: Chinese and English subtitles： https://youtu.be/zmU5gBh-2bQEnglish Brief: Chinese universities are undergoing an unprecedented overhaul of their academic programs. Under the dual pressure of government policy and the AI revolution, traditional humanities subjects such as translation, design, and public administration are being cut. At the same time, emerging fields like artificial intelligence, big data, and the digital economy are rapidly expanding. This shift is not unique to China — higher education worldwide is collectively battling to keep pace with the AI era.中文简介： 中国高校正经历一场空前的专业大洗牌。在政策驱动与AI技术冲击的双重压力下，翻译、设计、公共管理等文科专业首当其冲。与此同时，人工智能、大数据、数字经济等新兴专业快速崛起，这场变革并非中国独有，全球高等教育正集体迎战AI时代。
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  E105 | Green Miracle and Gratitud 绿色奇迹与感恩 28.05.2026 3мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 4 / CEFR B 1.绿色奇迹与感恩 | Green Miracle and GratitudeHave you ever been moved by an ordinary person? Today, I’m sharing the touching story of one of China’s most ordinary women. With incredible resilience, she created a greenmiracle in the desert. This is a story about kindness, perseverance, and gratitude。你是否曾被平凡人的故事所感动？今天，我想分享一位中国最平凡的女性的感人故事。她凭借着惊人的韧性，在沙漠中创造了一片绿色的奇迹。这是一个关于善良、毅力和感恩的故事。 3 Survival Chinese Phrases: Speak Like a Native in Public! 3句超实用的日常救场汉语 Video: Chinese and English subtitles： https://youtu.be/VGkCD-TlVuQ ⁠
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  E104 | UK Political 'Earthquake': The PM's Crisis 英国政坛的“大地震”与首相危机 17.05.2026 9мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 6 / CEFR C1.UK Political 'Earthquake': The PM's Crisis  A Political "Earthquake" and a Prime Ministerial Crisis in the UKWhy is British politics always so chaotic? Why has the newly installed Labour government suddenly found itself facing a severe internal crisis, with even its own MPs pressuring the Prime Minister to step down?For intermediate-to-advanced Chinese learners (HSK Level 5 or above). This episode features a wealth of key political and economic vocabulary as well as authentic Chinese idioms, helping you easily overcome the hurdles of advanced Chinese expression!英国政坛的“大地震”与首相危机  为什么英国的政坛总是这么混乱？刚刚上台不久的工党政府，为什么会突然面临严重的内部危机，连自家议员都开始逼首相下台？中高级中文学习者（建议 HSK 5级以上）。本期节目包含丰富的政治、经济核心词汇与地道中国俗语，帮助你轻松突破中文高级表达瓶颈！播客 视频中英文字幕 Podcast Videos with Chinese and English Subtitles - YouTube： https://youtu.be/7PsP9FVC4J0 更多视频 More videos:3 Survival Chinese Phrases: Speak Like a Native in Public! 3句超实用的日常救场汉语 Video: Chinese and English subtitles： https://youtu.be/VGkCD-TlVuQ ⁠
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  E103 | Why more foreigners are choosing to live in China? 为什么居住在中国成了外国人的新选择？ 04.05.2026 5мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 6 / CEFR C1.Why more foreigners are choosing to live in China? The answer is in this podcast episode—please tune in.In short, if you're planning to travel, work, or live in China, I wish you all the best. I believe that after experiencing firsthand the lives of ordinary Chinese people, you'll definitely become a different person.为什么居住在中国成了外国人的新选择？答案在这集播客里，请收听 - 总的来说，如果你想来中国旅游、工作或居住，我祝你一切顺利。我相信，在亲身体验过中国的普通老百姓的生活后，你绝对会变成一个不一样的自己。This podcast video has subtitles.　https://youtu.be/eBN0n0hAd18?si=xK72mPw7dpwqZoLRYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@M247Video更多视频 More videos:3 Survival Chinese Phrases: Speak Like a Native in Public! 3句超实用的日常救场汉语 Video: Chinese and English subtitles： https://youtu.be/VGkCD-TlVuQ ⁠
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  E102 | Cross-Strait 2026: More Than Just Confrontation 两岸2026：除了对抗，我们还有选择 19.04.2026 12мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 6 / CEFR C1. Cross-Strait 2026: More Than Just ConfrontationThe Taiwan Strait in 2026 stands at a historic crossroads. As conflicts involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran reshape global geopolitics, and as KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen embarks on her 'ice-breaking journey,' is a surprising turning point for cross-strait relations finally on the horizon?两岸2026：除了对抗，我们还有选择Watch this episode on YouTube with subtitles here https://youtu.be/EbZbXdfr8Es 2026年的台海，正处在历史性的十字路口。当美、以、伊冲突重塑全球地缘政治，当国民党主席郑丽文开启“破冰之行”，两岸关系是否正迎来意想不到的转折？关键词 Keywords2026两岸关系； 台海局势； 郑丽文访问大陆； 中美博弈；美以伊冲突,；两岸和平；九二共识,；台湾选举；台海避战；两岸经贸Cross-Strait relations in 2026；Taiwan Strait situation；Zheng Liwen's visit to mainland China；US-China rivalry；US-Israel-Iran conflict；cross-strait peace；the 1992 Consensus；Taiwan elections；avoiding war in the Taiwan Strait；cross-strait economic and trade relations；Geopolitics更多视频 More videos:3 Survival Chinese Phrases: Speak Like a Native in Public! 3句超实用的日常救场汉语 Video: Chinese and English subtitles： https://youtu.be/VGkCD-TlVuQ ⁠
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  E101 | The AI Era: Rereading China's Economy AI时代：重读中国经济 28.03.2026 5мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 6 / CEFR C2.In 2026, the global economy is at a crossroads. Many are asking: Is China's economic resilience still there?​Apple CEO Tim Cook’s visit to Beijing in March 2026 provided a thought-provoking answer. This podcast takes you on a journey to "reread" China's economy—moving beyond macro data to deconstruct the profound qualitative changes in the AI era through two dimensions: the developer ecosystem and smart manufacturing.2026年，全球经济正处于一个充满疑惑的转折点。很多人在问：中国经济的底气到底还在不在？​苹果 CEO 蒂姆·库克在 2026 年 3 月的北京之行，给出了一个耐人寻味的答案。本期播客将带你“重读”中国经济，跳出宏观数据，从开发者生态和智能制造两个真实维度，拆解中国经济在 AI 时代发生的深刻质变。* Test your HSK 3, 4, 5, or 6 vocabulary here:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.mandarin247.com/mandarin-quizzes⁠⁠⁠* Check out the videos with subtitles on the M247 YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@M247C更多视频 More videos:3 Survival Chinese Phrases: Speak Like a Native in Public! 3句超实用的日常救场汉语 Video: Chinese and English subtitles： https://youtu.be/VGkCD-TlVuQ ⁠
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  E100 | Why Mǎ dào chéng gōng? 2026 : 为什么 “马到成功”? 15.02.2026 4мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 4 / CEFR B1.Why mǎ dào chéng gōng?Why did the ancients in China invariably associate the horse with wishes for success? In this video, we delve into the military logic and cultural significance behind the idiom "Success Upon the Horse's Arrival" (*Ma Dao Cheng Gong*) and share Lunar New Year greetings for the Year of the Horse from global organizations like the UN and ASEAN. May you take the lead and find everything going your way in the 2026 Year of the Horse!2026 丙午马年奔腾而来！2026 : 为什么 “马到成功”? 为什么中国古人预祝成功一定要用“马”？本期视频带你深度拆解“马到成功”背后的军事逻辑与文化底蕴，并分享来自联合国、东盟等全球各界的马年新春祝福。祝你在2026马年，一马当先 ，万事如意！* Test your HSK 3, 4, 5, or 6 vocabulary here:⁠⁠ https://www.mandarin247.com/mandarin-quizzes⁠⁠* Check out the videos with subtitles on the M247 YouTube channel at ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@M247video⁠
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  E99 | UK PM Starmer leads 60 CEOs to China 英首相率高层代表团访华 31.01.2026 4мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 5 / CEFR B2.UK PM Starmer leads 60 CEOs to ChinaThe U.K Prime Minister was joined by a high-level delegation, including top executives from HSBC, AstraZeneca, and BP etc英首相率高层代表团访华 #斯塔默访华 (Starmer's visit to China) #中英关系 (UK-China relations) #英国首相 (British Prime Minister) #2026外交 (Diplomacy 2026) #KeirStarmer #中国免签 (China visa-free) #威士忌关税 (Whisky tariff) #务实外交 (Pragmatic diplomacy) #商务代表团 (Business delegation)* Test your HSK 3, 4, 5, or 6 vocabulary here:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.mandarin247.com/mandarin-quizzes⁠⁠⁠* Check out the videos with subtitles on the M247 YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@M247C更多视频 More videos:3 Survival Chinese Phrases: Speak Like a Native in Public! 3句超实用的日常救场汉语 Video: Chinese and English subtitles： https://youtu.be/VGkCD-TlVuQ ⁠
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  E98 | Canada-China Trade Deal 2026 中加2026贸易协议 19.01.2026 3мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 5 / CEFR B2.* Test your HSK 3, 4, 5, or 6 vocabulary here:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.mandarin247.com/mandarin-quizzes⁠⁠⁠* Check out the videos with subtitles on the M247 YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@M247CChina-Canada 2026 Trade Agreement: Electric Vehicles for Rapeseed中加2026贸易协议：电动汽车换油菜籽　 #Mark Carney #China-Canada# Trade Deal, 2026# EV Tariffs# Canola# Xi Jinping# Trump# 中加关系# 贸易协议# 电动汽车,# 油菜籽# 关税说明：本期节目的数据参考了中国新华社，加拿大《环球邮报》、CCTV、　及公开政务信息等多家媒体的最新报道。⁠⁠更多视频 More videos:3 Survival Chinese Phrases: Speak Like a Native in Public! 3句超实用的日常救场汉语 Video: Chinese and English subtitles： https://youtu.be/VGkCD-TlVuQ ⁠
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  E97 |What is going on in Greenland? 格陵兰，到底发生了什么 ? 11.01.2026 4мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 6 / CEFR C1.Brief:  Greenland: Tensions are rising, threats are being made, and the world is watching. Is Greenland the next geopolitical front-line under Trump? Listen in to find out what is really going on.格陵兰岛：局势升级、威胁逼近、全球瞩目。这片宁静的冰原会成为下一个地缘风暴中心吗？点进来，听懂这场正在酝酿的危机。#格陵兰 #特朗普 #2026局势 #地缘政治 #北极争夺战 #国际新闻 #Greenland #Trump #ArcticSecurity #NATO特朗普,格陵兰,丹麦,北约,稀土,2026局势 * Test your HSK 3, 4, 5, or 6 vocabulary here:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.mandarin247.com/mandarin-quizzes⁠⁠⁠* Check out the videos with subtitles on the M247 YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@M247C更多视频 More videos:3 Survival Chinese Phrases: Speak Like a Native in Public! 3句超实用的日常救场汉语 Video: Chinese and English subtitles： https://youtu.be/VGkCD-TlVuQ ⁠ ⁠⁠
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  E96 |2026: Four Stories of the New Year | 2026开年四件事 04.01.2026 3мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 5 / CEFR B2.⁠⁠2026: Four Stories of the New YearSummary: At the start of 2026, China is witnessing a profound shift in technology and social values. This episode explores four key events: the rise of "Agentic AI" through a dialogue between NVIDIA and Lenovo; Beijing's environmental milestone of having only one heavy pollution day in 2025; a high-profile family break-up at a legacy shoe maker over the successor's nationality; and the 200 million domestic trips that define the new "experience-driven" economy.2026开年四件事 摘要： 2026年伊始，中国正处于技术与观念的剧烈交替中。本期播客通过四件开年大事，带你观察这个时代的切面：英伟达与联想对话，预示“代理式AI”将开启效率革命；北京空气治理交出成绩单，全年重污染仅1天；老牌鞋企“双星名人”爆发家族决裂，折射出接班人国籍背后的价值冲突；以及2亿人次跨省出游，展示了理性的消费时代里，人们对“好心情”的坚持。#2026开年 #AI代理 #人工智能 #北京蓝 #环境治理 #双星名人 #汪海 #家族企业接班 #元旦旅游 #消费趋势 #中国观察#HSK4 #中级汉语听力#China2026 #AgenticAI #NVIDIA #Lenovo #BeijingAirQuality#FamilyBusiness #SuccessionConflict #TravelTrend #ChinaEconomy #PodcastChina#MandarinLearning #B1Chinese* Test your HSK 3, 4, 5, or 6 vocabulary here:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.mandarin247.com/mandarin-quizzes⁠⁠⁠* Check out the videos with subtitles on the M247 YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@M247C
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  E95 |Delighting You Always 感动常在 14.12.2025 5мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 5 / CEFR B2.Background: On December 2, 2025, Canon (Zhongshan) Office Equipment Co., Ltd.—a subsidiary of Japan’s Canon located in Zhongshan, Guangdong—informed the media outlet *The Paper* that it had made the difficult decision to cease operations. This move followed careful deliberation by headquarters, as the company faced mounting operational difficulties driven by drastic changes in the market environment, a continuing contraction in the LBP (laser printer) market, and the rapid rise of domestic LBP brands in China; despite various efforts to adjust, the company was unable to turn the situation around.This podcast episode discusses the compensation provided to departing employees by Canon (Zhongshan)—"Delighting You Always."新闻背景：日本佳能旗下位于广东中山的佳能（中山）办公设备有限公司２０２５年１２月２日对媒体澎拜新闻社说，由于市场环境急剧变化，LBP（激光打印机）市场持续萎缩、中国国内LBP品牌快速崛起等，公司经营困难持续加剧，虽经多方努力尝试调整，公司仍无法扭转局面，总部经慎重研究，作出停止公司生产经营的艰难决定。这期播客讨论的是广东中山佳能对离职员工的补偿 - 感动常在* Test your HSK 3, 4, 5, or 6 vocabulary here:⁠⁠ https://www.mandarin247.com/mandarin-quizzes⁠⁠* Check out the videos with subtitles on the M247 YouTube channel at ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@M247C⁠⁠
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  E94 |Are you bored？为什么总是觉得无聊? 07.12.2025 3мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 4 / CEFR B1.Dan Koe:  “If you're bored, create something. Anything. Software. Designs. Photos. Videos. Writing. A business. A body. A relationship. A mind. How can you not be excited to wake up when you have the ability to create. "最近看到一个网络流行作家，也是YouTube 的年轻的视频制作者，Dan Koe 在社交媒体上的发言。他说， “如果你感到无聊，那就创造点什么。任何东西。软件，设计，照片，视频。写作，创办企业， 塑造人格，建立关系，构思思想，当你拥有创造的能力时，怎能不兴奋地醒来呢？” * Test your HSK 3, 4, 5, or 6 vocabulary here:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.mandarin247.com/mandarin-quizzes⁠⁠⁠* Check out the videos with subtitles on the M247 YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@M247C今天 我们就 #聊一聊# ‘无聊 ’ #这个话题。
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  E93 | Hong Kong's High-Rise Blazes: Lessons and Warnings 香港住宅楼火灾及警示 30.11.2025 9мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 6 / CEFR C2.Hong Kong's High-Rise Blazes: Lessons and WarningsIn this episode, we delve into the major residential fire that recently occurred at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, and the profound lessons we can learn from this tragedy. We will go beyond a simple recap to systematically analyze:1 The root causes of this high-rise fire.2 The tragic consequences and casualties resulting from the fire.3 The key rescue measures taken by the Hong Kong government and emergency services.4 First-hand accounts from victims and their families regarding their experiences and emotions during the incident.5 Finally, we focus on high-rise residential safety, summarizing the most critical fire safety lessons this tragedy holds for everyone living in high-rise buildings.香港住宅楼 火灾 Brief: 本期播客将深入探讨最近发生在香港大埔宏福苑的一场特大住宅楼火灾，以及这场悲剧带给我们的深刻警示。我们将不只是回顾事件，更将系统性地剖析：1 导致这场高层火灾的核心原因是什么？2 火灾造成了怎样的悲剧性后果和人员伤亡？3 香港政府和救援部门采取了哪些关键的救援措施？4 听听受害人及家属讲述他们在那一刻的经历和感受。5 最后， 我们会将目光聚焦于高层住宅安全，总结这场火灾对于所有居住在高楼大厦中的人来说，最重要的消防安全警示是什么。* Test your HSK 3, 4, 5, or 6 vocabulary here:⁠⁠ https://www.mandarin247.com/mandarin-quizzes⁠⁠* Check out the videos with subtitles on the M247 YouTube channel at ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@M247C⁠⁠
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  E92 | Sino-Japanese relations: new waves of tension 中日关系：又现波澜 23.11.2025 3мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 6 / CEFR C1.Sino-Japanese relations: new waves of tensionIn this episode, we explore:1 The history of Sino-Japanese relations and public sentiment in recent years.2 Recent official conflicts between China and Japan stemming from the Taiwan issue.3 Public reactions to these official conflicts—and the reasons behind them.4 The future trajectory and ultimate outcome of Sino-Japanese relations.中日关系：又现波澜Brief：这篇播客探讨了：1 最近几年中日关系发展历史和民众的态度 2 最近由于台湾问题 ，中日官方发生了什么冲突？ 3中日民众对官方冲突的态度是什么？ 为什么？4 中日关系的走向和结局是什么？* Test your HSK 3, 4, 5, or 6 vocabulary here:⁠⁠ https://www.mandarin247.com/mandarin-quizzes⁠⁠* Check out the videos with subtitles on the M247 YouTube channel at ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@M247C
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  E91 | Chinese Consumers: Slump or Smart Spending? 中国的消费者：消费低迷还是另有打算？ 26.10.2025 4мин

  Chinese listening level: HSK 5 / CEFR B2.Chinese Consumers: A Slump in Spending or a Shift in Priorities?In recent years, both domestic and international media have reported on "consumption downgrading" within the Chinese market. The prevailing impression is that Chinese consumers are afraid to spend due to economic concerns, with saving money seemingly becoming the top priority. However, the reality may differ from what we imagine.Today, let us explore a question: Is the apparent "slump" in Chinese consumer spending actually an illusion? Where exactly is the money that Chinese people are *not* spending on traditional goods actually going?中国的消费者：消费低迷还是另有打算? 近几年，中外媒体都在报道中国市场和消费者在“消费降级”，感觉中国的消费者由于经济原因，都不敢花钱了，存钱似乎是第一选择。但真实情况可能跟我们想象的不一样。今天我们就来探讨一个问题：中国的消费群体的“消费低迷”到底是不是一个假象？中国人那些没花在传统商品上的钱，到底花到哪里去了？