Round Table China

From the surge of 'anti-sudden-death' supplement packages, inspired by South Korea's health-conscious culture, to the growing fascination with Traditional Chinese Medicine among the youth, what's the real deal behind these health elixirs? Are they genuine lifelines or merely another addition to our ever-expanding shopping list? Let's explore the world of late-night hustles, nutritional supplements, and the eternal quest for work-life balance. / How will you review your old school (20:21)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

How would you react to the idea of implanting a chip in someone's brain? Is it sheer excitement at the prospect of a futuristic cyborg evolution? Perhaps there is a reasonable concern about privacy and morality? Or, maybe you might dismiss it as mere make-believe? Brace yourself because it's not just a concept anymore. It has become a reality, and it's happening for the treatment of depression. Join us as we talk about the groundbreaking Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) clinical trial. On the show: Niu Honglin, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

In a spectacular kick-off to 2024 at the movies, China's New Year's Day holiday season has made box office history. Let's delve into the cinematic realm to find out the behind-the-scenes magic that's adding fuel to the blockbuster triumph. On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

Today, we dive into the vibrant world of community cafeterias, where the sizzle of new openings meets the fizzle of closures. While not all of these local diners can overcome operational challenges, they often have valid reasons for their existence. What are the biggest hurdles in running a community cafeteria? On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

China's capital city Beijing is promoting retirement migration as a form of elderly care service and has identified the southern island of Hainan as the winter destination where the elderly will be encouraged to travel to. What policies and services will the city introduce to make this happen? / Can you survive a figurative stab in the heart if you are not the main character of a fictional story (20:46)? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Josh Cotterill

China's press and publication watchdog granted licenses to 105 domestic games in the last week of 2023, bringing the total number of newly issued gaming licenses to 1,075, more than double the number from last year. Is spring coming early to China's gaming industry? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Josh Cotterill

The digital economy has created many jobs previously unheard of. In fact, many of us outsiders to the industry still don't know the ins and outs of these new professions in streaming, ecommerce and Multi-Channel Networks, or MCNs. / Static can be a clingy nuisance in our lives, especially in the dry winter season. Should we bother to do something about it (20:37)? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

Zero-waste lifestyle came to people's attention a few years ago when online influencers showed us how to minimize waste. Their methodology, although rather extreme in some people's opinion, has proven that zero-waste is possible at the individual level. Meanwhile, on a wider scale, a growing number of Chinese cities and rural areas are trying to overcome even more challenges to reduce waste. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

Here we are, standing tall and welcoming 2024 with open arms! For our very first show of 2024, we're throwing a New Year's Day Party with music, laughter, reflections and New Year's resolutions! We've got a playlist that'll have you dancing for the whole of January! On the show: Heyang, Niu Honglin & Yushun

Playlist:

1. 好运来 - 祖海 (01:39)

2. A New Day Has Come - Celine Dion (08:01)

3. Ready To Go - Panic! At The Disco (18:03)

4. 逃亡 - 孙燕姿 (34:02)

5. The Best Day - Taylor Swift (51:12)

The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Hemudu, a Neolithic Age archaeological site in Yuyao of Zhejiang Province on the southeast coast of China. This radio drama "Once Upon a Time at Hemudu" begins with a dusty journal and unravels the legendary story of two generations of archaeologists who unraveled the myth about the earliest origins of Chinese civilization.

Some characters in this radio drama are voiced using artificial intelligence.