Round Table China

Single ladies have become a force to be reckoned with in residential real estate. How to explain the fact that more single women in China are entering homeownership prior to marriage? (00:55) / National standard on parcel waybills to protect personal privacy. (26:24) / Should parents become involved in school gate duty? (38:00) On the show: Heyang, Liyi, Yushun.

Round Table’s special program marks the 72nd anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Xizang, or Tibet. We take a look at a new law on the protection of the fragile ecosystem on the Qinghai-Xizang plateau. Why is the new law necessary? What purpose does it serve? What part will it play in promoting sustainable development in Xizang and in China as a whole? We will also look at what has happened since our last trip to Xizang. (01:21) / Should children interfere with their single parent’s decision to remarry? (25:51) On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin, Feifei.

Chinese men are spending more in untraditional retail sectors previously NOT associated with males, such as beauty care, childcare and pet care.

Has male-oriented marketing finally started to pay off? Or have societal changes been influencing what they buy? (01:05) / More couples got prenups in the last decade. Is romance dying? (26:41) On the show: Heyang, Liyi, Josh Cotterill.

May 20th is homophonic to “I love you” in Chinese! This is a day to say out loud you have feelings for that special someone! Our listeners have participated in a RT Love Survey which reflects your views on love, romantic relationship and marriage. We unveil the results on today’s show! On the show: Heyang, Josh Cotterill & Pearl.

May 18 marks International Museum Day. The past 10 years have become the fastest development period for museums in China, with doubled number of museums, exhibitions and visitors. Museums have also become social venues. Why have museums become a good choice for social purposes? On the show: Laiming, Li Yi & Niu Honglin. Special guest: Wanying

China’s booming courier and delivery sector has been built with hard work of millions of delivery drivers in the country. Consumers benefit from the relatively affordable and speedy service, especially compared to international standards. But most courier and delivery men and women don’t see much career growth in what they do. A latest report found that career development programs and workshops available are unattractive to couriers. We discuss how to develop career paths and ladders for delivery workers. / Are male adults experiencing a friendship recession? / Don't wake up in middle of the night and check the time. On the show: Heyang, Josh Cotterill & Ding Heng

Graduating with a bachelor's degree might have become the most awkward in the current job market. Does a college degree still hold so-called "purchasing power" on the job market (01:56)? / Repost company content on personal social media should not be a requirement (29:05). / Would you rather hit the gym than doing house chores (47:09)? On the show: Heyang, Pearl & Ding Heng

A young man's quest to scale China's five greatest mountains in five days led to some unexpected discoveries. Now internet users all over China are talking about the country's network of high-speed railways, which, among other things, has enabled the young man's wish to come true. The development of high-speed trains has certainly changed lives, but to what extent (02:09)? / Short video platforms become sharenting platforms (27:48). / Motivational Monday (47:52)! On the show: Laiming, Fei Fei & Niu Honglin

According to the latest report from the International Council of Nurses, a shortage of nurses across the world is now a global health emergency. On International Nurses Day, we celebrate the hard work of nurses & acknowledge the challenges of the profession (1:48). / Is there really such a thing as an 'addictive personality' (27:59)? / Round Table's Happy Place (43:38)! On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Older adults who grew up in the pre-digital age may feel quite intimidated by all the new digital technology. In China, they are finding more help in navigating the wired world. We discuss how to optimize technology usage for an older demographic (01:52). / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (27:32)! / What's behind the "to heel or not to heel" debate (34:45)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill