“New productive forces,” “far, far ahead,” “Special Forces style tourism"... As the end of the year draws near, several media outlets unveil compilations of China's top "buzzwords" for the year 2023. Throughout this year, a myriad of Chinese buzzwords have surged through diverse facets of society, leaving an indelible mark on trends and behavior and reflecting the dynamic cultural shifts in modern China. How can these buzzwords serve as a distinct lens into the evolving Chinese zeitgeist? How have they reshaped perceptions of China's global economic and cultural influence? Host Ge Anna is joined by Mike Bastin, Senior Lecturer with University of Southampton UK; Mario Cavolo, Founder and CEO of M Communications Group; Dr Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of World Economy, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.