Round Table China

The first nationwide village basketball tournament in China will take place between June and October. After a year on and to the excitement of millions of spectators online and offline, Village BA has taken the leap to the national stage. Is village football ready to take flight too (01:46)? / Was there anything you bought or did in adulthood just because you couldn't buy it or do it when you were a child (28:17)? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Pearl

Care workers have been in great demand for people who can't take care of their sick family members, or themselves in hospital. However, the industry is not standardized as many care workers take up their posts without any training. Should hospitals include care workers on their payroll? Are there any other ways to regulate the business (02:11)? / How to ease parking difficulties in large cities (27:11)? / Motivational Monday (44:46)! On the show: Laiming, Fei Fei & Niu Honglin

Yoghurt has become an important part of people's diet in the past decade. The increasing demand for healthy food has only fueled the growing appetite for this fermented food. But there are growing complaints that this popular dairy product is overpriced. Why is that (02:19)? / Pre-cooked dishes invade expensive wedding banquets (27:39). / Round Table's Happy Place (47:53)! On the show: Laiming, Pearl & Josh Cotterill

China has seen more voluntary organ donations in recent years, ranking second in the world, yet challenges remain. In this episode, we discuss: Giving the gift of life. What should be done to facilitate a transparent and fair system for organ donation and transplant for those in critical need (01:59)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (26:47)! / When heated seats on your car become a monthly subscription (34:38)… On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotteril

Urban green space, such as parks, woods, streams, green rooftops, and community gardens, provides critical ecosystem services. We take a look at the advantages and challenges of urban green space for public health, urban planning, and the environment (02:53). / Disney's "Little Mermaid" drives a new wave of mermaid diving (27:58). / Elon Musk's Neuralink says it has US FDA approval for human trials. How far are we from brain-computer interface becoming a reality (43:21)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Adaptive clothing is designed for people who have difficulties dressing themselves, due to disability, age, or general lack of mobility. In China, the term is little-known to people. We discuss what adaptive clothing is and how people living with disabilities can benefit from it (02:02). / Worst NYC air pollution on record & Parts of the world endure hottest summer ever (28:14). / China's UnionPay surpasses Visa with largest market share of debit card transactions (47:06). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

A recent report sheds some light on China's latest move to promote high quality growth in agriculture. We look at the backyards of science and technology and their potential to transform agricultural production (02:40). / Are you over-protecting yourself from the sun (27:51)? / Motivational Monday (45:16)! On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Fei Fei

"Glad You're Here" is a radio drama that tells the story of Han Liang, a young man who finds himself at a personal crossroads after losing his job as a customer manager. Caught between societal expectations and his hidden passion for photography, Han's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Xie Jiajia, a blind makeup teacher, and Lily, a visually impaired girl under Jiajia's mentorship.

Why is Gen Z going to colleges for the elderly? You heard that right, colleges for the elderly and apparently, everybody's happy about it (01:37). / Round Table's Happy Place (27:47)! / Should bus lanes be shared or not (37:59)? On the show: Heyang, Fei Fei & Josh Cotterill

Rapid digital development comes with its conveniences and challenges, which can be felt every day. We take a look at the status quo and the future of our lives on the internet, and how it transpires offline to what I call 'real life' (02:46). / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (28:22)! / Residents in tourist destination complain about over-tourism (38:33). On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill