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China's 'Super Bowl'

Ep. 401

The Spring Festival Gala, for Chinese New Year, saw 1.5 billion viewers in 2024 and is the largest TV event on earth. We discuss this spectacle and how to say Happy Chinese New Year to your new friends on RedNote. Find out more with Jason and Alex.

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