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Round Table China
Round Table is a premier English radio/podcast show, straight from Beijing. Hear what's buzzing on the Internet and the main streets, see the latest lifestyle trends, and feel the pulse of life in China, Round Table is your golden ticket. With dynamic cultural exchanges between hosts from diverse ba...
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The AI comic drama boom
China's media landscape is shifting focus from traditional studios to artificial intelligence. The rapid ascent of "comic dramas," short form and auto...
Care service vouchers for the elderly
Imagine the physical, emotional, and financial weight of caring for an aging parent with significant disabilities. This July, China launched a new sub...
China's short video apps get a makeover
Your short-form video app is having an identity crisis. One moment you're watching a viral clip, the next you're thrust into a live video chat with a...
The rise of skyward adventures
Forget the guidebooks—the new travel itinerary is written in the stars. "Stargazing tourism" is booming, but why? We explore why travelers are now cha...
Rethinking the traditional classroom
Chalk, test, grade, repeat. But what if school got a makeover? Out goes the one-size-fits-all lecture; in comes co-teaching, flipped classrooms, and "...
China unveils world's new tallest bridge
If you've ever felt your stomach drop looking down from a tall building, imagine driving across a bridge nearly twice the height of the Eiffel Tower....
Women in science: progress, power, and the stories we tell
Women in science have shattered barriers and redefined possibility—yet the path forward demands even greater strides. Join Heyang in conversation with...
Your supermarket is now a restuarant
The age-old experience of shopping for groceries is being redefined, as supermarkets evolve into sophisticated food halls. With the line between resta...
Women in music: excellence in arts and academia
What does it mean to lead as a woman today? As the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women prepares to convene in Beijing, the story of Dr. Lin Li offers a c...
Women in entrepreneurship: passion, purpose, and planet
How does an expedition to Antarctica prepare someone to lead a sustainability venture in Beijing? Round Table's Heyang sits down with Songqiao Yao, th...
Record travel during holiday week
As China's National Day holiday wraps up, we look back at a week defined by massive movement, packed tourist spots, and a surge in consumer spending....
Classic - Discovering Guizhou: The Guitar Fanatic
In Zheng'an County, Guizhou province, a thriving guitar manufacturing industry has emerged, supplying major international brands and providing thousan...
Classic - Discovering Guizhou: The Red Hot recipe
Guizhou Province has long been known for its rugged landscapes and ethnic diversity, but today, it's making headlines for something else: the red hot...
Classic - Discovering Guizhou: Miao culture extravaganza
What do spicy peppers, handmade guitars, and green cities have in common? Guizhou. In our new on-the-ground mini-series ChinaHorizons, we invite you t...
Classic - Heritage in motion: Xizang's living traditions
With the digital preservation of the Potala Palace, and the growing popularity of Xizang style carpets, incense and handmade paper among young consume...
Classic - Highland industries, high-quality future
From smart ranching to vegetable greenhouses, from cold-chain logistics to cross-border trade… We take a look at Xizang's industrial transformation an...
Classic - Xinjiang's cultural heritage in new light
In Xinjiang, ancient traditions are not frozen in time but are dynamically evolving. This episode explores how daily life in the millennia-old Kashi A...
Classic - Xinjiang's modern industry makeover
The story of Xinjiang's industry is no longer just about sweet grapes and cotton fields. This episode travels from high tech cotton farms where AI and...
Classic - Xinjiang's role in Eurasia connectivity
From the bustling lanes of the world's largest bazaar in Urumqi to the state-of-the-art logistics hubs at its 17 land ports, Xinjiang is rapidly trans...
The 50 day path to a new you
A new internet craze promises a life reset in 50 days with seven straightforward rules. Do you have what it takes to follow them?/ Little white lies a...
Do language skills worry you when traveling?
China's eight day holiday has sent millions abroad in pursuit of adventure. Yet behind the thrill of new landscapes lies a subtle challenge. For many...
Do our relationships define our happiness?
We have never been more connected and yet never more alone. Our cities rise as monuments of gathering, while true and meaningful conversation slips fu...
Highways in Chengdu waive toll fees
The end of toll collection on Chengdu's expressways and others across China will reduce costs for daily commuters and the logistics industry. But will...
Rock climbing reaching new heights of popularity
China is currently experiencing a rapid surge in the popularity of rock climbing, a trend propelled by its debut as an Olympic sport, an expanding mid...
Rural childhood obesity on the rise
While childhood obesity is often perceived as an urban problem, this is no longer the case in China. Recent data shows a rapid increase in overweight...
The allure of China's VIP e-bundles
Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com. / VIP perks used to be simple. Now, China's biggest platforms are bundl...
Silk Road, silver screen!
The 12th Silk Road International Film Festival is taking place in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, from September 22nd to 26th. Heyang speaks with Tang Kelan,...
Xinjiang's cultural heritage in new light
In Xinjiang, ancient traditions are not frozen in time but are dynamically evolving. This episode explores how daily life in the millennia-old Kashi A...
Xinjiang's modern industry makeover
The story of Xinjiang's industry is no longer just about sweet grapes and cotton fields. This episode travels from high tech cotton farms where AI and...
Xinjiang's role in Eurasia connectivity
From the bustling lanes of the world's largest bazaar in Urumqi to the humming logistics hubs at the region's 19 ports, Xinjiang is transforming its g...
The steady energy low GI diet
That dreaded 3 PM energy crash after a carb-heavy lunch is a common experience, but the solution isn't to abandon carbohydrates—it's to choose them wi...
China rolls out free HPV vaccination
China has made a major update to its National Immunization Program (NIP) by including a domestically produced HPV vaccine, offering it free to school-...
Employee training in decline?
American firms are cutting back on employee training, while Chinese companies are expanding their programs. Despite these opposing approaches, workers...
Less stress, more vacation time for students!
In an effort to ease the burden on elementary and middle school students, some Chinese schools are embracing more vacations and fewer study aid workbo...
Is pet tech just 'meh' tech?
Our deep bond with pets often conflicts with modern demands like work and travel, leaving a lingering sense of guilt. Tech companies now promise solut...
When 'cute debt' is not so cute
Buy now, pay later plans break purchases into smaller installments, a method that has surged in global popularity for its apparent convenience. This n...
Cheap & speedy haircuts are in!
The traditional salon experience often includes a shampoo, blow dry, and small talk. A new wave of barbershops strips this down to the basics. The "10...
On-demand EV charging! Range anxiety solved?
The eternal hunt for an available charging spot is a major headache for any electric vehicle owner, often draining time and patience. But what if your...
The sandwich generation's squeeze
Occupying the essential center of the sandwich generation means being the first call for homework help and the immediate update after a doctor's visit...
China's reel to real adventures
The Golden Panda Awards honor the highest achievements in film and television, yet their influence reaches far beyond the ceremony. These stories act...