Elon Musk has shared that his son is learning Mandarin, while Indian journalist Palki Sharma has explored the growing interest in Chinese in a recent program. On The HYPE, guests from Kenya, Russia and Italy share their own experiences, put their everyday Chinese to the test and take on a few playful challenges. They'll reveal their unexpected Chinese teachers, share fun facts and recall the moments when a joke or expression finally clicked.

The conversation then turns to Chinamaxxing, China Haul and the Chinese trends our guests have tried themselves, along with their favorite finds and shopping wish lists. Bring your questions and tell us: Where did you learn your Chinese?