Round Table China

From construction to traffic sounds, noise pollution affects our health in more ways than you think! Let's find out how China is turning down the volume and turning up the quality of life. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Li Yi

Round Table's Happy Place! / China's navigation apps are WAY more than just maps—they help you review restaurants, book tickets, and even plan your whole day. But is it all a little too much? We explore how digital map apps are changing the game, and why they're not winning everyone over (10:02). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Gao Junya

From salons to skincare, men around the globe are upping their self-care game! We ask what it means to be a man in 2024, and dig into some of the numbers behind this recent change in men's beauty behavior. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Gao Junya

What's going on with our drinks these days? First, they took the sugar out, and now it looks like caffeine is on the chopping block. In China, wellness water is replacing your daily coffee buzz. Find out how caffeine went from hero to zero! / Eyebrows—through thick and thin, they've been shaping our faces and our beauty ideals for centuries. What's hot now, and what were the trends in the past (16:00)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

The 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services highlights the growing influence of new quality productive forces in shaping the service trade industry. From digital education tools to sustainable environmental practices, these innovations are driving growth in key sectors such as tourism, culture, and education. How do these developments empower the service trade and transform the world around us? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Pick up the phone, call someone, and have a chat. Pretty standard procedure, correct? Not anymore! Nowadays, young people are NOT answering the phone. Period. Why do younger generations seem allergic to phone calls, and how is this affecting communication? / A playful twist on office name tags (20:11). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

Chinese food and beverage is spicing up the global scene! From hotpot to milk tea, these brands are going international—let's see if they're cooking up success or biting off more than they can chew. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

Could our desire to see endangered landmarks before they disappear be harming them in the process? The fear that these beautiful destinations are disappearing is driving up tourist numbers. We discuss the impact of 'last chance tourism' on the preservation of our world's most vulnerable treasures. / Bag charms are back in fashion (19:43). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Steve Hatherly

They say teachers are the architects of the soul, and help shape the person that we will become. On this special Teacher's Day, what would you like to say to your favorite teacher? / Big food brands hitting the streets. Some of the biggest names in food and beverage are joining the street food game (15:15). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Steve Hatherly

From the screen to your plate, why are pop culture cookbooks selling like hot cakes? We dish out why fans are cooking up dishes from their favorite shows and movies. Is it the great recipes, or is there more to dig into? / Motivational Monday (16:00)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan