Round Table China

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Round Table China episodes

July 24 IN VIDEO: What stays when the postcard fades?
We plan trips around monuments, museums, and must-see sights, and they're incredible for a reason. But years later, what actually sticks? A new report on young Chinese travelers suggests that human connections matter more than a museum ticket. They're choosing destinations not just by what's on the postcard, but by how welcome they feel. / What if your TV could follow you from room to room? That's the reality taking shape in China right now, thanks to something called the "bestie screen." This isn't sci-fi. It's the next chapter in how we consume content. / Heart to Heart. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun.
1 hr 3 min
July 24 What stays when the postcard fades?
We plan trips around monuments, museums, and must-see sights, and they're incredible for a reason. But years later, what actually sticks? A new report on young Chinese travelers suggests that human connections matter more than a museum ticket. They're choosing destinations not just by what's on the postcard, but by how welcome they feel. / What if your TV could follow you from room to room? That's the reality taking shape in China right now, thanks to something called the "bestie screen." This isn't sci-fi. It's the next chapter in how we consume content. / Heart to Heart. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun.
1 hr 4 min
July 23 The big buffet comeback
China's buffet restaurants used to be the pinnacle of dining out. Then they lost their shine and nearly disappeared from the dining scene. But now they are making a surprising comeback, this time in shopping malls with much lower price tags. So what changed, and have diners' expectations changed along with the price? On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Xingyu
20 min
July 23 The red light delivery revolution
For years, China's delivery riders have been trapped in a cruel dynamic. Their apps track every second, but algorithms have no idea when riders are stuck at red lights. Late penalties pile up for delays completely out of their control. Now Suzhou is integrating traffic signal data with delivery platforms, so the countdown pauses when riders wait at intersections. Will this change be enough to alleviate the anxiety riders feel about late deliveries? On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Xingyu
33 min
July 22 Quick update
Hello listeners, no new episode of Round Table in your feed today. We're pausing briefly because we're cooking up something special behind the scenes, and we can't wait to share it with you soon! We'll be back on schedule tomorrow. In the meantime, feel free to revisit our past episodes. Thanks for your patience, and see you tomorrow!
1 min
July 21 Are we done with binge watching?
Binge-watching once reigned supreme. Entire seasons consumed before the weekend was through. But the landscape is shifting. Streamers are pacing releases, audiences are scrolling past, and that "next episode" prompt no longer guarantees instant gratification. Was the binge a revolution or a fleeting moment? On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan
23 min
July 21 City students, rural lessons
Every summer, heaps of university students trade campus life for rural communities, arriving with laptops, lesson plans, and big ideas. They teach children, sell produce online, and lend a hand wherever they're needed. But the brochures leave something out. The real story isn't just what they bring to the countryside. It's what they bring back. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan
31 min
July 20 Soapbox: The 5 AM hospital wake-up call debate
It's 5 AM. You've finally dozed off after a night of beeping monitors and creaky gurneys, only to be shaken awake for vitals. Infuriating? Or lifesaving? Patients are furious, but medics stand by their protocols. Because in a hospital, rest and recovery don't always play nice. / Watch out for Sanfu in summer (13:24)! On the show: Steve, Yushan & Xingyu
22 min
July 20 The delicate balance of governing AI
Robots filling prescriptions. AI assistants planning your day. Machines accelerating scientific discovery. This year's World Artificial Intelligence Conference offered a glimpse into a future arriving faster than many expected. As AI becomes more capable, the challenge is no longer just building smarter machines. It's building the trust, safeguards and governance to keep pace. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Xingyu
32 min
July 17 Encore: Closing the care gap with AI
Getting a child the right care sometimes meant a long trip to a big city hospital. Local clinics just did not inspire enough trust. But now, doctors are teaming up with artificial intelligence to give community physicians a powerful backup tool. This is not about replacing doctors. It is about giving them on?demand access to an AI second opinion that never sleeps. On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu
33 min