A mom stands up to school bullying when her son became a victim. Her action sheds light on the prevention of violence on campus (02:14). / When facial recognition is misused or abused (27:44) / Young renters prefer rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. Why (49:43)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Pearl

A mom's battle against campus bullying

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Feeling like you've got this 'work smell' clinging to you? It's become a humorous badge of honor for many young workers in China. To shake off the stress, they're diving into the healing economy, exploring a myriad of activities aimed at finding inner peace. We take a look at wellness practices to reclaim their peace of mind! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Young people try self-healing from 'work smell'

The age-old tradition of keeping pet birds in China is undergoing a remarkable transformation, as a growing number of young people embrace a more interactive, emotionally-connected approach to avian companionship. What's behind this resurgence in pet bird ownership? Tune in for an in-depth discussion about this trend from a bird's-eye view. / Embracing singlehood with divorce rings (18:00). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Pet bird affection soars in young hands

Flying cars have long been the stuff of science fiction, are we getting closer to turning them into reality? From regulatory approvals to technology breakthroughs, we'll explore what it will take to bring flying cars out of the lab and into the sky. On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

How far away are we from riding flying cars?

Each of us holds dear memories of childhood toys, be it the gentle companionship of dolls, dynamic adventures of robots, or the boundless realms crafted from building blocks. For those of us who found joy in the latter, the colorful wooden blocks were the keys to constructing kingdoms of our own making. Join us as we explore why children's building blocks, especially those adorned with richness of Chinese tradition, have become a beloved treasure across all ages. / Let's protect our right to privacy in the digital age (20:48). On the show: Niu Honglin, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Why do children's building blocks attract players of all ages?

We're spotlighting a two-year-old initiative that's reshaping the urban landscape: the construction of youth development-oriented cities. Through optimizing education, enhancing employment opportunities, solving housing issues, and more, these pilot cities are paving the way for a new era of urban living for the younger generation. Let's zoom in today on the progress, policies, and personal stories from the forefront of this urban transformation. On the show: Niu Honglin, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

A mom's battle against campus bullying

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