Round Table China

A video about a plus-size girl trying to squeeze herself into her seat in public transport sparked a wave of controversy. What infrastructure do we need in public places both in our physical world and in the cyberspace? / Some frequent travelers claim there are now less movie options when they fly with commercial airlines. Is that true (19:22)? On the show: Laiming, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

A white paper sheds some light on the development of China's distant water fishing industry. Why should the average listeners of Round Table care about what's going on hundreds of thousands nautical miles off China's coast? How does it affect our lives? On the show: Laiming, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Round Table's Heyang continues her trip in Shanghai. This time, she visits a rooftop experimental farm at NYU Shanghai, in the middle of the bustling metropolis! She talks to professors about how creativity and cultivation intersect with urban farming, art, and the city development.

Round Table's Heyang is in Shanghai amid one of the most important events taking place in the city - the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Together with Professor Chen Yuxin, Dean of Business at NYU Shanghai, and Eric Zheng, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, she explores the impact created by the Expo. Today's show is a journey into the heart of trade, innovation, and global connections.

The world once again looks to Shanghai as the 2023 China International Import Expo kicks off in a spectacular fashion. #RoundTableChina shares remarkable highlights of this year's Expo on its opening day. What sets it apart from the precious iterations? How does it symbolize China's commitment to high-level openness and international collaboration? Join us and take a closer look at this global economic extravaganza.

In a world where love can be as unpredictable as the weather, we've all been through the ups and downs of relationships. While a happy ending is what most would appreciate for a good love story, more and more young audiences start to develop a special taste for breakup movies. Why is that? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (19:24)! On the show: Niu Honglin, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

As Chinese cities continue to swell with inhabitants, the concept of walkability has stepped into the limelight. In the meantime, rapid urbanization has brought forth challenges such as traffic jams, pollution, and urban sprawl. Our discussion today focuses on the significance of walkable cities in solving these urban issues. On the show: Niu Honglin, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

In an era where even your digital footprint might impact your career, the question of where employment background checks should begin and end is more relevant than ever. Today, on Round Table, we embark on a journey through the complexities of this practice. / Emotional intelligence test attracts young adults in China (17:57). On the show: Niu Honglin, Fei Fei & Yushun

In life's pivotal moments, we often grapple with the age-old question: should we follow the well-worn paths tested out by tradition and others' experiences, or shall we dare to blaze our unique trail into the unknown? The choices we make at these moments can significantly impact our lives and our futures. Today, Round Table takes you to discover the pros and cons of both approaches. On the show: Niu Honglin, Fei Fei & Yushun

Hide-and-seek is one classic childhood game, for kids under the age of 10, I would think. But in Chinese cities nowadays, Gen-Z adults are also playing hide-and-seek and are proud of doing so. Hear this one out: Playing Hide and Seek with Strangers may seem a bit childish for kids around ten, but is just right for adults in their twenties. What gives? / Chinese musicians turn everyday objects into music magic (22:08). On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill