On the show this time round is hip-hop extraordinaire and Chicago native Lupe Fiasco.This was an interview that we recorded some months ago during his stay with us at CHAO in Beijing, we were joined by Philipp Grefer, cofounder of Fake Music
There’s so much talk in the news today about refugees. Some people embrace them, others reject them, while more still don’t know what to make of some of the most vulnerable people in society. But it’s not a new phenomenon. Almost 30 years ago,
When I was growing up, I listened to Rachmaninoff and I listened to Motown. It’s not as strange a pairing as it might seem. The music that came from both was incredible, and in the case of the latter, Motown was not just the sound of “young Ame
Ming Liu writes for some of the best-known titles in journalism: the Financial Times, New York Times and Wall Street Journal. But she’s also published her first novel, a fictional account (based on her non-fictional experiences) on what it mean
In 2018, the world will celebrate what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday. Ahead of that milestone, I spoke in Basel with his grandson, Ndaba, who has committed his life to working with Africa’s youth. He talks about losing his own
For this episode, I spoke to the talented Celina Jade - actress, model, singer/songwriter, martial artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist and dear friend.As the lead actress in Wolf Warrior 2 - a film now well on its way to grossing ¥5 billion
For eight years, Michel Sidibé has led UNAIDS from its headquarters in Geneva and, with his team, on-the-ground in every part of the world. Born in Mali, he has an intimate knowledge of Africa and China, and the relationship they share in a com
For this episode, I’m in Shanghai participating in the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List awards show, where I had the chance to sit down with Loren Daye, the creative director of spaces at Atelier Ace, ala Ace Hotel. We actually got a chance to h
With us today are regulars of the Marseille's indie music scene, King Krab. Fresh off performing at the Living Room in CHAO - playing music from their 2016 debut EP All In - their performance was part of this year's Fête de la Musique, the fe
James Chau speaks with Sean Tompkins CEO of RICS at the World Built Environment Forum in Shanghai. He talks about what's next for infrastructure, partnerships and populations, and how they demand a unified approach from finance to architecture.
James Chau talks about development, social inequity and One Belt One Road – China's new global strategy – with Sir Danny Alexander. A Vice President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and a former Secretary of State for Scotland in the
James Chau talks about the built environment and how it shapes our lives with London-based Amanda Clack, President of the RICS and Partner at EY. They discuss opportunities for young people today and what it takes for us to achieve the best liv
James Chau talks about fitness with Andrea Firley, Co-Founder of YOUME, a Beijing-based advisory that brings healthy lifestyles to businesses in China. She reflects on her childhood and the formative experiences that inform her teaching today.
James Chau talks about depression with Dr. Bernhard Schwartländer, Country Representative of the World Health Organization in China. He explores the complexities of this illness which affects 350 million people – and losing his partner to suici
James Chau talks about Sydney with Nick Lucchinelli, an Australian journalist who covered politics and business for the ABC and was also based in Geneva for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria. Today, he leads Horton Advisory, a Syd
An in-depth, moderated conversation that looks at the issues surrounding depression, an illness that hundreds of millions of people can relate to directly – and even more of us through family, friends and others in our community. But as often
The Briefing PodcastLive @ CHAOA program of all the interesting news, cultural musings and creative happenings around the globe that caught our attention.Hosted by Maurice Li the program is recorded live at CHAO Sanlitun in Beijing, each e