Round Table China

A new Bloomberg survey has found that it's getting a lot harder for young Americans to leave their parents' nest. And when you look around the world, renting a place on your own as an adult, seen in some cultures as an important step to independence and adulthood, just isn't as easy as it used to be. We delve into changes in the housing market, and perceptions towards independence and the self-made ideal. On the show: Heyang, Junya & Josh Cotterill

Recently, a popular Chinese toy maker has launched its first theme park in Beijing. Our discussion unlocks the magic of immersive experiences, as we explore the rewards and hurdles of IP-driven theme parks. / Surfing app changes how people surf (19:59). On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Brandon Yates

The pandemic has shown us the pros and cons of remote work. Now in a post-pandemic world, a hybrid system of allowing employees days of working both from office and from home has taken hold in some companies in the US, UK, New Zealand and so on. But it's still less common in the Chinese workplace. Why the discrepancy? On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Brandon Yates

Young Chinese tourists have recently embarked on a journey where photos aren't merely mementos, but a bridge to understanding and celebrating the country's ethnic diversity. We'll find out what's so special about ethnic-themed photography. / The 2023 Hugo Awards were a night to remember at Chengdu Worldcon on October 21st. Roundtable has caught up with some people in the know for exciting insights (15:30). On the show: Niu Honglin, Laiming & Fei Fei

On this year's Double Ninth Festival, we gather at Round Table to shed light on the mental and emotional well-being of our seniors, from their cultural experiences and social interactions to the impact of the digital age, to better understand and meet the emotional needs of our elderly, making their later years truly fulfilling. On the show: Niu Honglin, Laiming & Fei Fei

About 70 percent of clothes in malls don't get sold. What happens to all that inventory? How to be fashionable without hurting the planet? Let's find out how our individual choices as consumers can change the future of the planet. (01:04) / Round Table's Happy Place! (20:22) On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Feeling down? Ever considered paying to chat with a stranger online in the hopes of feeling better? Well, lots of folks are giving it a try in China. But there are worries too. Join us as we take a peek into the world of online counseling that's just getting started. On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Human beings have an innate desire to close the "curiosity gap" and solve riddles every day. However, it curiosity always good? We discuss: curiosity, the good, the bad, and the double-edged sword. / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (21:48)! On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

All eyes of science fiction enthusiasts worldwide are now focused on Chengdu. As the 2023 World Science Fiction Convention or Worldcon kicks off on October 18th in the southwest Chinese city. Get ready for the scoop on Chengdu Worldcon and a deep dive into the buzz around the Chinese Science Fiction Boom. On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. CGTN invites dozens of college students, together with experts and national news networks from Pakistan and Malaysia, to jointly review the achievements of the initiative over the past decade and explore its future potential.

In this show, we are joined by Li Qiuyuan, CGTN Anchor; Zhong Shi, CGTN Anchor; Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow of Center for China and Globalization; Amine Hammadi, Chief Analyst for the African Chamber of Commerce; Zoon Ahmed Khan, Research Fellow of the BRI Strategic Institute of Tsinghua University; and John Gong, Vice President of Research and Strategy University of International Business and Economics - Israel.