In the ever-evolving landscape of digital media, one trend has firmly taken root and is flourishing within China's vast internet ecosystem: online literature. As of the end of 2023, this digital literary empire has not only captivated half of the nation's internet users but has also amassed a market value of around 5.6 million US dollars. We take a closer look at this fascinating virtual world. / Let's dissect some food safety rumors and their far-reaching impacts (22:12). On the show: Niu Honglin，Laiming & Steve Hatherly

Chinese people spent over $5.6 billion reading online novels

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Some Chinese parents are talking about a more relaxed style of parenting. Do you think parents suffer from unnecessary anxieties these days? Should they also deserve a break if they need it. And will a call for more relaxed parenting bring about a change? / Motivational Monday (20:11)! On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

Do we need a more relaxed parenting style?

Nearly 97% of minors in China have access to the internet and a significant proport use that access to play online games. This has led to many controversies, especially over the issue of gaming consumption for minors. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

China publishes first game consumption refund standards for minors

Round Table's Happy Place! / Hangzhou city is buzzing with excitement, as it hosts the 20th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival! With exciting activities and a focus on talent development, this city in east China's Zhejiang Province is a hub of creativity. How has the Chinese animation industry grown, and what's next on the horizon (14:08)? On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Hangzhou hosts 20th cartoon festival

Heyang sits down with Mr. Martin Taylor, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to China. They clear the air on the importance of tobacco control and delve into the impactful measures Chinese cities have implemented to reduce smoking rates and promote smoke-free environments.

World No Tobacco Day Special

Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com!  / Have you noticed your colleague enjoying homemade lunches in the next cubicle recently? Whether you're a seasoned meal-prepper or a newbie to the lunchbox game, there's something undeniably satisfying about packing your own midday munchies. So, let's swap recipes, share hacks, and see if a new packed lunch trend flies (16:37)! On the show: Heyang, Yushan & Steve Hatherly

Chinese people spent over $5.6 billion reading online novels

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