Round Table China

It's probably no coincidence that the fashion trend of dopamine dressing has been on the rise after the global pandemic. And now Barbiecore has arrived with its hot pink invasion. So it looks like it's time to ride along this season's bravest trend. Come on. Let's go party. On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Pearl

We go through some great summer travel ideas with never-ending fun things to do, and you know what's most important, staying cool! Have you planned your summer getaway yet? What are China's most sought-after destinations to escape from the scorching heat? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Pearl

The city of Chengdu in southwest China has rolled out the red carpet to welcome young athletes from around the world at the 31st World University Games. We shall look at the myriad of fun things that athletes and observers can do at the event. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Fei Fei

More and more young people choose to start their careers and lives in the rural areas. Being a fulltime farmer is often associated with hard manual labor, high tech, local government support and social network challenges. There is definitely a future for young, educated young folks in agriculture in this new era, but what more can we do to help them succeed? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Fei Fei

A recent report found that China faces 300 million tons of food loss per year, throughout the production, post-harvest, processing and storage stages. That's all before food even meets the eye of the consumer. Why and how does all the losses take place? How can we stop this huge loss of food (02:13)? / Experts suggest strengthening the anti-addiction system of online gaming (27:39). On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Pearl

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

In Inner Mongolia's villages, Round Table finds examples of initiatives that have boosted incomes and quality of life for farmers. From adopting new farming techniques that increase crop yields and incomes to job creation programs, these efforts are making real differences in people's lives. Stories from these villages illustrate tangible progress in China's rural transformation and provide lessons that can help more communities. On the show: Laiming, Li Yi & Yushun

Round Table is on the move again! This time to Ulanqab of central Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. From smoked chicken that would satisfy any meat lover to fresh yogurt made from milk of grass-fed cattle, Inner Mongolia is devoted to developing new pillar industries. As we sit down to sample the diverse delicacies, we explore how these emerging food businesses contribute to the preservation and promotion of Inner Mongolia's culinary heritage while carving out new economic opportunities for locals. On the show: Laiming, Li Yi & Yushun

China has pushed itself to the forefront of the self-driving industry. Now the capital city has given some companies the go-ahead for allowing driverless taxis on the road. How does the public feel about getting into a robotaxi (02:01))? / Are gaps in employment bad (27:59)? / Making public toilets better by setting up a national standard (47:23). On the show: Heyang, Guo Yan & Josh Cotterill

"Are you an 'i-person' or an 'e-person'?" This has become a popular ice breaker for many young people making friends these days. It stems from the popularity of MBTI personality tests. We take a stab at explaining the mysterious popularity of (possibly meaningless) personality assessment tests (01:54). / Putting your phone in silent mode does NOT reduce phone use (27:23). / Motivational Monday (50:05)! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill