About this episode
This episode discusses the cultural and legal perspectives on drugs in China, including historical context and societal attitudes.
Today's Episode: Why is it almost impossible to see drugs in China? Why do many Chinese people hate drugs so much? In this episode, we’ll talk about cannabis, the Opium War, strict Chinese laws, and the big cultural difference between China and the West. Let’s learn Chinese through real culture and history! Membership Preview: In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we’ll explore how Chinese people use “毒” in real life. Not just for drugs, but for personality, emotions, comments, and everyday situati...
Topics covered
- drugs in China
- cultural differences
- Opium War
- Chinese laws
- cannabis
- drug perception
Keywords
- drugs
- China
- cannabis
- Opium War
- cultural differences
- Chinese laws
- drug perception
Mentioned in this episode
Products: cannabis
Places: China, West
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