東觀西望 (Beyond & Mirror) is a Chinese-language series within 贝望录, the business podcast produced by Withinlink. Each episode puts the UK and Japan side by side, comparing how the two countries approach business, culture, and everyday life, and what other markets can learn from both.
The series is hosted by Bessie Lee, Nexthing's Chief Representative of International Business, who is based in the UK, and Nexthing CEO Milan Chiang, who is based in Japan.
贝望录 itself features salon-style conversations with media professionals, marketers, executives, creatives, and entrepreneurs on how industries respond to technological and market change.
Episodes have explored:
From Sherlock Holmes to Pokémon: how British and Japanese IP are built and sustained, from Harry Potter and Paddington to Hello Kitty and Studio Ghibli
The silver economy: retirement systems, elder care, solo living, and consumer markets for older people in the UK and Japan
Beyond & Mirror episodes are released in the 贝望录 feed. Listen on 小宇宙 (Xiaoyuzhou), Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.
