Date: May 29 2026 (Fri) 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Language: Putonghua

Format: Online via Zoom

Guest Speakers

• Daniel Liu & Vivian Wang (Nida Media 霓达播客)

Moderators

• Prof. Wang Peng

• Ms Yinjia He

Event Overview

Between entertainment, journalism, and public discussion, true crime podcasts have emerged as a distinctive narrative space worldwide, also in contemporary Chinese digital culture.

Rather than simply recounting criminal cases, these podcasts actively shape how violence is narrated, interpreted, and emotionally consumed. At the same time, the genre is largely driven by amateur creators rather than professional journalists or legal experts, raising important questions about public trust, moral authority, and audience engagement.

This event invites Chinese true crime podcasters to reflect on the cultural and social dimensions of crime narration through three central themes:

• Listening to Violence

  Why are audiences continuously drawn to real crime narratives?

• Moral Legitimacy

  How do true crime podcasters negotiate the ethics and public meaning of their work?

• Gendered Narration & Amateur Authority

  Who is seen as credible in narrating crime, and how do gender and non-professional identities shape audience reception?

Registration Link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=106815

This talk is part of our ongoing GRF project, Chinese Podcasting Cultures: Communities, Apps and Economies (GRF Project Number: 17613325). The event will be of particular interest to students and scholars of media, sociology, communication, and contemporary China.