Why Not Me? Young Chinese Australians taking part in the political game
According to Australian electoral laws, any Australian citizen above 18 and eligible to vote can run for parliament. So as a young Chinese Australian what’s your chance of becoming Australia’s next Prime Minister? In this episode, Wing Kuang and Bertin Huynh investigate climbing the ladder to Australia’s top job, starting with the country’s lowest level of government - the council. Joining them to unpack the highs and lows of running for office is Michelle Chuang, a manager of a medical centre and recently-elected councillor at Willoughby City Council, and Solomon Lin, a civil engineer who ran for Monash City Council in 2024.
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Millennials vs Gen Z: Do young Chinese Australians still believe in the fair-go?
War. Inflation. Loneliness. In the past three years, Millennial and Gen Z Chinese Australians have been caught in geopolitical and economic turmoil. Decades ago our Chinese migrant parents could still make their way following the script of hard work, higher education, and a safe career. But does this still work for young people today? In this episode, Wing Kuang and Dennis Fang speak to Thomas, who was born in 1989, and Angelina, who was born in 2001, on how they feel about embracing their Zodiac Year of Snake in 2025. Are Gen Z Chinese Australians having a tougher life than Millennial Chinese Australians? Can high academic achievements and landing in our parents’ dream jobs still be our path to a fair-go?
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Introducing Chinese-ish Season 2: Young Chinese Australians vs The World
Chinese-ish is back! In season two of the series we will ask more difficult, spicy and sexy questions about what it's like to young and Chinese in Australia today. From dealing with the housing crisis to becoming a politician, improving our mental health and an expert guide to sex, we ask the questions for you, so that you can be heard.
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Homecoming
For young Chinese-Australians, travelling back to China can involve a mixed bag of emotions. On the final episode of Chinese-ish, Mark and Wing unpack the concept of ‘going home’ with law student Catherine Wen.
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Sport: fun and games, or something more?
From PE classes to professional sport in Australia, sport isn’t something Chinese-Australians are typically well-represented in. On this episode of Chinese-ish, Mark and Wing contrast their experiences with Gronya Somerville, Olympian badminton player and eight-time Oceania champion.
Chinese-ish is a podcast about what it’s like being a young Chinese-Australian in today’s Australia, and the many different things that can mean. Hosted by Wing Kuang, Dennis Fang, and Bertin Huynh, Chinese-ish brings you conversations you're keen to have on topics important to you. Joining the team each episode are guests who share their experiences - from running for office, buying a house, the generational divide, and of course the tricky question of sex. Chinese-ish asks the difficult, practical and spicy questions for you - with heart, humour, and a dash of chilli oil.
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