Encore: Singing across borders

再唱一曲:跨越国界的歌唱

Round Table China

2026-05-13

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What do you do when words aren't enough, yet you still long to connect? For a group of students from Yale University, the answer was simple: sing. This March, the Whiffenpoofs set off on a tour across China, using music to bridge cultures and spark unexpected moments of connection. Round Table’s Yushan spoke with three members about their journey, the experiences that stayed with them, and the stories they have to tell.
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

  • This is Roundtable.

  • From the heart of Beijing to the edges of the global stage, you are at Roundtable.

  • I'm Niu Honglin.

  • US President Donald Trump is paying a state visit to China from May the 13th to the 15th.

  • While the world eyes on the significant meeting,

  • beyond the headlines, connections between the two peoples have actually never stopped.

  • Earlier this year, the Wufenpuff's Akabela Choir of Yale University took a tour across China.

  • Roundtable's Yushan talked to three members of the team about their journey,

  • experience, and the people-to-people exchange stories they wish to share.

  • Please enjoy the conversation.

  • Hey guys, this is Yu Shen and here is another edition of Generation Global.

  • Today I'm sitting with three very amazing singers from the Whiff and Poof Acapella Choir of Yale University.

  • Here's what I learned about you guys.

  • I know that each year 14 of the senior students from Yale University are being selected to join the Whiff

  • and Poof Acapella Choir and this is also one of the world's oldest and most well-known choir that 's founded ever

  • since So without further ado, let 's hear who our guests are and have them do a little bit of self-introduction with us.

  • Hi, my name is Yi Xiao.

  • I am a tenor two from Beijing, China.

  • In the Whiff and Poofs, I am the assistant musical director and the China tour manager.