Round Table China

Ever felt that you are extra nice and polite when communicating with others digitally? Well, I'm sorry to say this, but you might have "Textual People-Pleasing Syndrome!" Take a listen and find out its symptoms and possible treatments (21:39)! / Round Table's Happy Place! On the show: Niu Honglin, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

With the tourism industry gaining momentum recently, tourism bureaus in different regions have started to engage in fervent competitions, showing their hospitality and warm welcome to visitors from all around! Let's take a look at some of their best moves and try to answer the question, "Is this enough?" and "What's next?" On the show: Niu Honglin, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

When a couple calls it quits and there are shared financial transactions in the mix, a quandary arises: Is it necessary to return money to an ex? What about expensive gifts? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

The health checkup industry in China is experiencing significant growth, with a plethora of health checkup packages becoming sought-after items on livestream shopping platforms. This trend is particularly surprising as millennials and Gen Z individuals emerge as new and crucial consumer bases for these health services. We investigate why! What are the most common medical conditions that wind up on their annual health checkup reports? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Ever wondered why your gym sessions are all about treadmills, dumbbells, and yoga mats, but without the touch of traditional Chinese fitness elements? Where's Tai Chi, the graceful Baduanjin, or the animal-inspired Wuqinxi? Ancient moves in modern grooves, we dive deep into the world of traditional Chinese exercises. Why haven't these ancient practices graced our modern gyms? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (21:18)! On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

From simple shaves to suave skincare, men's grooming is booming! Skincare isn't just for women anymore. Men's products, for hair, skin, body, and even cosmetics, are flooding the market, but are they simply repackaged versions of women's products? Is men’s skincare another stupidity tax? The answer should be, NO. On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

We explore the most 'pawsome' trend in our city's social scene! It's all about finding the dream date, not for you, but for your cat! We take a look at the rise of 'pet' economy and the deep affection between Chinese people and their beloved pets. / Are you a human or a robot? The CAPTCHA challenge (22:42)! On the show: Heyang, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

Every year, across the globe, countless institutions roll out their lists spotlighting the happiest cities, the most livable cities, and the must-visit cities for everyone's travel bucket list. But why are we so obsessed with these city rankings? Turning our gaze closer to home, which cities in China are topping these lists? On the show: Heyang, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

Some restaurant-goers complain that they cannot trust rating platforms to provide accurate and reliable assessment, as some mediocre restaurants are apparently much better at playing the games of the platform than cooking up good dishes in the kitchen. What can average consumers do to locate their next favorite restaurant? / Motivational Monday (20:40)! On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Xingyu

Both urban and rural residents have benefited immensely from the market economy. Restaurants, supermarkets and malls crop up in our neighborhood and have made our lives more convenient than ever before. The market, however, has not responded to our cultural demands as efficiently as it has to our more earthly desires. The development of cultural spaces, therefore, hinges on more targeted initiatives at least for the time being. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Xingyu