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Jul 2023
15m 26s

Upper-intermediate | Harry Potter

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So famous in China that he ranks his own statue in a housing development, the Harry Potter craze of course didn't leave China untouched. Though a look around any street-side book cart may make one wonder if any of J.K. Rowlings millions came from this neck of the woods, all the same--Harry Potter is part of Chinese children's world now, too. Hear all about the little wizard in this podcast. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0919

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