Round Table China

Digital nomad has become a notable character of the pandemic-induced remote-work era. The once glamorized social media darlings and a faraway dream for regular workers, they are now facing growing hostility from local residents. What's the real reason why locals cannot stand digital nomads (02:00)? / Do we need women-only gyms? Have you suffered from 'gymtimidation' (27:57)? / Summer is the best season of love (50:04). On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Fei Fei

In an effort to secure electricity availability, local governments have churned out new policies and measures for another very hot summer. Subsidies for off-peak usage and virtual power plants are just a few examples. We take a look at effective measures for better managing soaring power demand in China (01:58). / Should kids be welcomed in fancy restaurants (29:50)? / Motivational Monday (47:33)! On the show: Heyang, Niu Honglin & Pearl

On today's show, we bring you the final installment of our special series "Beyond the Cap and Gown", to discuss what event or moment seals the deal for college graduates mentally, and makes them realize they've reached the end of college life and started another? We take a look at the joyful experience of college graduation, which can also be a bit bittersweet (01:54). / Wealthy Chinese parents shell out for private family tutors (31:50). / Round Table's Happy Place (47:46)! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Welcome to our special series "Beyond the Cap and Gown". On today's show, we discuss the necessary steps of transitioning from a student to a professional. How should a newbie learn to master the move to becoming a fully-fledged member of the working world (02:13)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (29:10)! / Top ten telecom and internet frauds. Here's how to detect and prevent them (39:13). On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Pearl

Welcome to our special series "Beyond the Cap and Gown". In today's discussion, we shine the spotlight on vocational education and its crucial role in fostering diverse talent, imparting technical skills, and driving employment and entrepreneurship. What do job prospects look like for vocational school graduates (02:18)? / Small community-based restaurants offer an unforgettable experience (28:47). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

For today's installment of our special series "Beyond the Cap and Gown", we discuss what's next after college graduation? Which path do graduates take after college (01:58)? / Restaurants could collect too much personal data via online orders. How to stop them (28:13)? / How to stay cool in the scorching heat (47:49)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Pearl

In our special series “Beyond the Cap and Gown,” we look at the challenges and opportunities faced by college graduates in China. In the first episode of the series, we examine related policies and measures of various cities across the country, to find out which cities are attracting the most college degree-holders to settle down and grow roots (02:07). / Electronic cigarettes, or vaping, becomes a problem for minors (27:14). / Motivational Monday (45:26)! On the show: Laiming, Fei Fei & Niu Honglin

Choosing a major can be tricky, especially if you are unsure about your passion or don't know what kind of career you want. We weigh in on the factors to consider, before you commit to a college major (01:48). / Huge demand for learning tours drives up prices (28:46). / Round Table's Happy Place (47:54)! On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival, is honored on June 22nd this year. What are the legends behind the Dragon Boat Festival? How do Chinese people celebrate this traditional holiday today (01:57)? / Is self-service carwash a playground for grown-ups (27:58)? / China ranks No.2 in this world's best cuisines list. Not all agree, obviously. What's your favorite international cuisine (47:22)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

China has beefed up judicial protection for underage youth against sexual violations. We go through the legal provisions and discuss how to prevent and protect minors from sexual abuse (01:54). / How to select worthy skills through an economic lens (29:10)?/ Young college graduates engage in 'knowledge street vending' (46:29). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Ding Heng