As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for a state visit to China, this episode of The Hype brings together two Russians living in China for an honest and insightful conversation: Dana Chertova, a student at Peking University Guanghua School of Management, also a young business graduate who has worked on cooperation projects between Russian and Chinese enterprises; and Konstantin Shepin, a veteran Russian-language host and commentator with over 20 years' experience in China.

Together with CGTN's Yu Qiuyuan, they explore how "a state-level handshake lands on people's daily lives" and offer practical advice for young people in both countries. They bring you this warm, thoughtful look at the real people behind China-Russia diplomacy.