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With Great Power Comes Great Pronounceability
We test Jiayang Fan’s self-proclaimed special skill by having her listen to three Chinese-Americans speak, and then guss when they came to the U.S. (20 minutes)
By Jiayang Fan; Produced by Tobin Low
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Act Two: Ill Communication
Yang Yi, in China, tells the story of a strange journey he took that started at home and ended at home. But somehow took a very long path.
Act Four: A Slow Boat to China
Producer Diane Wu goes to a party.
Act One: Cursed Generation
A bunch of 22-year-olds from Hong Kong explain why they are cursed and what that means for their and Hong Kong’s future. (17 minutes)
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