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Harry is a translator, writer, and host of the podcast Outsiders.

He grew up in the Tibetan areas of Sichuan and graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University. He has lived and worked in Central Asia, and is now based in Chengdu as a translator and food writer, as well as a TEDxChengdu speaker.

He has published over one million words in translation and has also provided translation services for numerous media outlets and institutions, including the Wall Street Journal.

In addition to his translation work, he is a regular contributor to Food & Wine magazine and other food publications. Needless to say, he loves eating.

Shanshan is a China-based food journalist and editor who has spent over a decade working at the crossroads of Chinese and Western food cultures. Based in Chengdu, she is part of the founding team behind Doclabs, one of China's leading food documentary studios, whose work includes globally recognised series such as A Bite of China and Flavorful Origins.

She has collaborated with internationally respected food writers and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Doclabs' social platform Flavorful Planet, where she leads editorial direction, storytelling, and audience strategy across written and video content.

Shanshan looks forward to sharing her passion for food, and the stories behind it, with you.

Yujia He is a prolific literary translator and writer whose work sits at the vibrant intersection of language, culture, and gastronomy. She has published over 50 books, most notably the acclaimed works of British food writer Fuchsia Dunlop, including Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper, Invitation to a Banquet, and The Food of Sichuan.

Her deep immersion in the culinary world extends beyond translation into original storytelling. Yujia is a frequent contributor of non-fiction features to food and culture magazines and serves as a scriptwriter for several documentary series. Driven by an insatiable curiosity for the natural world and human expression, she also hosts the pan-culture podcast Outsiders, where she explores topics ranging from literature and birding to nature exploration.

A seasoned traveler and dedicated "food hunter," Yujia frequently organizes urban feasts and guides enthusiasts through the rich culinary landscapes of Chinese cities. In 2027, she will bring her expertise in Chinese food and cultural history to a series of food tours in collaboration with Amy, continuing her lifelong mission to share the exciting stories behind the flavors we love.