Round Table China

To raise awareness of the health implications (or the unhealthy impact) of sugary drinks, a pilot program has been launched in Shanghai to label the sugar content in beverages. Is sugar consumption that much of a problem now and will this program achieve its goals? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Josh Cotterill

China seeks to encourage more retired teachers to come back to the classrooms. What is the purpose of this move and who will benefit? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Josh Cotterill

China's version of TikTok is now trying to address the rampant anxiety-mongering content on its platform. Will it help make school life just a little easier (22:39)? / A "silent" café changes the lives of hearing-impaired bakers in Beijing. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly

China has become one of the first countries to respond to the rise of generative artificial intelligence. With the introduction of a set of interim guidelines, the country hopes to install safety belts to ensure relevant businesses make headways on the right track. What does the regulation entail and what impact will it have on the industry? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly

When your husband or wife doesn't clean up their own messes, you probably feel like a housekeeper, an unpaid one at that! You're not alone! How can we inspire our partner to start helping a bit around the house (21:40)? / Buffets are back in the US, and better than ever. On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Li Yi

We can probably agree that domestic workers such as housekeepers and nannies don't receive as much of the social recognition they deserve. We discuss how to squash the undeserving stigma in domestic work. Will a college degree help? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Li Yi

Generative AI that can generate new text, image and video with a simple line of instruction also known as prompt, has taken the Internet by storm since the later part of last year. What's next in AI? How will it change radio and broadcast? In answering these questions and exploring further into the subject at this Radiodays Asia international conference on September 6, Heyang joined a panel of guest speakers Abe Thomas, Aaron Pinto & Paul Kaye, moderated by Francis Currie.

We are back from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where this year's Radiodays Asia international conference took place. And guess what! RoundTable won "Radio Podcast of the Year" at the Asian Podcast Awards! Heyang, Laiming and Niu Honglin share their thoughts on the event, the latest development of AI in the media field, the importance of international exchange, and some Malaysian delights! On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Niu Honglin

Note: This episode originally aired on July 28, 2023

Ulanqab is many things. It is nicknamed China's yoghurt capital, potato capital and wind energy capital. The region's abundant solar and wind energy resources have encouraged development in the new energy sector. Round Table shares first-hand observation from the team's trip to a solar power plant, a wind turbine manufacturer and a research base on energy storage. Hopefully, this can shed some light on the state of development in China's pursuit of clean energy and carbon neutrality. On the show: Laiming, Li Yi & Yushun

Note: This episode originally aired on July 12, 2023

Global temperatures in early July this year were the highest ever recorded for this time of the year. More "hottest days ever" are coming. We take a look at how cities cope with climate change and other environmental challenges. On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill