Round Table China

You must be familiar with brick-and-mortar bookstores having a tough time in the era of online shopping. Well, bookshops are now trying something different to stay alive and relevant. Are we witnessing a revolution in retail, or is there something deeper at play? / Round Table's Happy Place (18:56)! On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Today's spotlight on RoundTable unveils the exciting quest for learning in a digital world. Join us as we explore the task of teaching digital natives, crack the code of cyber security in education, and navigate the vast digital frontier together. On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

The percentage of Chinese people who have mastered first-aid skills stands at a dangerously low rate. Both the central government and regional authorities have taken actions to improve the situation, but satisfactory results are yet to be seen. What more needs to be done? / Will gossip against a third-party foster deeper friendship between two people (20:16)? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

It seems Chinese cities are taking turns grabbing public attention over the internet. Beginning with the city of Zibo in east China's Shandong Province, more and more cities have become internet sensations as people share tips and reflections about how best to enjoy a nice city tour. Today on Round Table, we discuss what makes a city sensational. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

When music in movies and TV drama series is played exceptionally well, it has the ability to latch onto our nostalgic heartstrings. We go down our playlists of timeless favorites and try to answer this question: do recent music scores and soundtracks hold up to the same standard as their predecessors? On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

Today, we're spotlighting a captivating new trend in ecommerce – celebrities bidding adieu to the livestream selling scene. Are they exiting in grace or being booted out? / A dad gives a speech at a school meeting beaming with pride at his son, despite his son's mediocre grades. Why has the video gone viral (19:12)? On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

Rise and shine, or hit snooze and recline? We dive into the fascinating rise of morning workouts among China's youth - unpacking the why, the how, and whether it's worth it to trade sunrise stretches for a few extra winks. / Keeping warm in wintertime (22:37) On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Ding Heng

Traditional cable TV has been witnessing a steady decline in subscribers for over a decade, as consumers increasingly shift towards streaming services. In our exploration of television viewing services, we delve into the areas that could welcome some improvements. Can a new industry standard address all these concerns? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Ding Heng

China's market regulator has recently put a stop to the use of the so-called "fresh lamps" in grocery stores and supermarkets which butchers have been using to cast their products in favorable lighting. We will discuss this new regulation to see whether it is achieving its intended results. / Motivational Monday (19:12)! On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

Skiing participation already was on the rise before the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Now with COVID-19 out of the way, businesses expect and are experiencing strong growth. And amidst all this skiing frenzy, we've spotted some new trends that we hope to share with you. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates