It’s a common stereotype peddled by former presidential candidate Andrew Yang and others: Chinese people are good at math. Where does this reputation come from? Is it more than just an impression? In this episode of “Why Chinese,” we dive into the stereotype of Chinese people’s math prowess and meet some young math prodigies in Hong Kong.
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Producer: Jessica Novia
Editor: Hanley Chu
Animation: Ray Ngan and Cyan Cheung
Mastering: Joel Roche
Music: Audio Network
