Overview: A Date With Luyu is a popular Chinese television talk show that airs on Phoenix Television. Because the show emulates the success and format of The Oprah Winfrey Show, its host and creator, Chen Luyu, has been called "China's Oprah". The show includes a studio audience of about 300. The show covers a wide range of issues: interviewees range from artists and musicians such as Li Yundi, business leaders such as Robin Li, diplomatic figures such as Gary Locke academics such as Prof Michael Dobson and sports figures such as Shane Battier. She is also willing to address controversial subjects.