From Madman to Lying Flat: How China is Learning to Speak about Pain

Qing Wang talks with Remko Tanis about the changing ways people in China confront and talk about their mental health.

Qing's eye opening essay on the topic, is available to read and download here.

Qing, a multi-award winning journalist, podcaster, and social media influencer, shares her insights as China and the World Fellow at Asia Society Switzerland, made possible through the generous support of MoneyMuseum Zurich.

See Qing in conversation with other Asia Society experts on how China's young people are redefining mental health care in this video.

Find all information on our flagship STATE OF ASIA conference, taking place on Nov. 5 in Zurich, on our website here.

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STATE OF ASIA is a podcast from Asia Society Switzerland.  
Published: September 3, 2026
Host/Editor: Remko Tanis, Managing Editor, Asia Society Switzerland