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2026年9月29日:习近平访问美国,教皇访问法国 Xi Jinping vists the US, the Pope visits France


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Explore Mandarin with the TeaTime Chinese Podcast. Ideal for intermediate learners, our episodes utilize the Comprehensible Input method to delve into Chinese culture, history, literature, and society.

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TeaTime News is tailored for intermediate learners. In each episode, we bring you the latest hot topics from China and around the globe in clear, comprehensible Chinese.
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