Round Table China

Part-time children or full-time offspring? We discuss how young adults navigate relationships with aging parents. / To sweat or not to sweat, which is the indication of health (21:37)？On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Brandon Yates

More young people are now opting for old-fashioned dumb phones, without smart features most of us have become so dependent on. Is dumb the new smart? We discuss the return of 'dumb phones'. On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Brandon Yates

As we mark the 10th anniversary of the "Belt and Road Initiative", how can global youth seize opportunities for cooperation and exchange? How should Generation Z integrate themselves into this grand vision and jointly sketch out the Silk Road blueprint for the new era? In this episode, Niu Honglin, together with CGTN commentator Huang Jiyuan, Pakistani researcher Zoon Ahmed Khan, and European policy officer Giorgia Maset, will delve into these questions.

Are we being overcharged for takeout food that comes in plastic boxes wrapped in plastic bags? What is the economic and environmental cost of food delivery? / Round Table's Happy Place (16:51)! On the show: Laiming, Gao Junya & Josh Cotterill

Before the whole planet hits the finishing line with carbon neutrality, small battles and skirmishes will have to be won. The building of zero-carbon zones constitutes small steps toward the final victory. Today we take a look at the construction and operation of carbon neutral zones, to see whether we've found sustainable ways to save our environment. On the show: Laiming, Gao Junya & Josh Cotterill

Are you ready to unleash your inner voice in thought-provoking discussions? Join us in “Uni-talk Challenge”, where you and your friends can team up to record a mini-English talk show on whatever topic that sparks your interest and encourages inspirational discussions. Submit your entry to: [email protected] and get ready to become Round Table's rising stars!

Cities in the same country can be friendly rivals with different strengths. Their differences add to the uniqueness of the country. We take the pair of Beijing and Shanghai and see in what aspect does one outshine the other? / How to navigate a long-distance relationship (20:43)? On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Around the world, Electric Vehicles are expected to play a vital role in reducing air pollution and meeting climate change goals. While EVs emit less CO2, their batteries are tough to recycle. What happens when your electric car's battery pack reaches the end of its life? On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Recommendation Systems are used to suggest things to users, from things to buy, songs to listen to, and even strangers we could befriend. Do social media 'friend recommendations' truly expand our friend circles? / Quirky profile photos show work moods (20:21). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill