Round Table China

A mom stands up to school bullying when her son became a victim. Her action sheds light on the prevention of violence on campus (02:14). / When facial recognition is misused or abused (27:44) / Young renters prefer rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. Why (49:43)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Pearl

Employers in Guangdong Province have set up job postings that are “mother-oriented” which are flexible jobs with flexible working hours. We discuss how these jobs could be a win-win for all stakeholders involved (01:52). / Does setting standards help the development of local cuisines (27:18)? / Flowers are blooming, but spring allergy can make life miserable. How to relieve spring allergies (48:09)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Ding Heng

Recent data suggests that one in six people in the world experience infertility in their lifetime. The WHO calls it “a worldwide problem.” We discuss why addressing infertility is important (01:17)? / Alleged overtime row provokes discussion (27:47). / Stay or leave key positions of a core business (40:02)? / Motivational Monday (46:50)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Fei Fei

When our loved one is sick or hospitalized, we want to devote as much time and attention to them as we can. But insurance doesn’t always cover related expenses. On top of that, if a patient had to go for diagnosis and treatment in another city, expenses for accommodation, food and others quickly pile up and add to the stress. We take a look at charity programs offering free accommodation, including the kitchen, to families that need to travel for treatment (27:35). / Round Table's Happy Place (01:49)! / Has camping lost its allure (38:04)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Excessive packaging of consumer products still runs rampant, despite repeated calls to protect the environment. The good news is that 80 percent of consumers are against over packaging as shown in a recent survey. Will complaints from consumers be powerful enough to change the practice? Is there a fine line between nice packaging and excessive packaging (01:24)? / How country fairs became urban young people’s favorite pastime (27:37)? / Should pregnant women be allowed to jump the queue (46:33)? On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is observed on April 5th this year. In recent years, people have carried out tomb-sweeping activities in a greener way, while eco-friendly burial and funeral practices are gradually gaining traction in China. When the traditional belief meets the modern upgrade, is it easy to make such the shift (01:52)? / While leaders assume their meetings are going well, what’s in the minds of the employees (27:36)? / Why are people captivated by sped-up songs (44:01)? On the show: Huang Shan, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Most farmers in China are getting old and young people aren’t crazy about staying in the countryside and going into agriculture. So who will farm and grow food in the future? How can the country secure its food supply and own its future of farming (01:54)? / Midjourney stuns the world with its photorealistic images. How worried should we be (27:27)? / University offers students specialized zones for mind-wanderings (48:54). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Pearl

Street vendors have always been part of the scene in smaller cities and towns, and now they will be back in major cities as well, but not without the proper license. Street vendors make up a vital part of local businesses while adding the spice of fun and vibrancy wherever they go. We take a look at regulated street vending and the informal urban economy (01:51). / Older adults head to universities for a new direction (27:49). / Motivational Monday (47:26)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Fei Fei

CPR improves survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, yet CPR rates remain low. Unfortunately for women, stats show fewer females receive this life-saving procedure in public than men, which means women have a lower chance of survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. We take a deep dive in what contributes to the CPR Gender Gap, and how to close the gap (01:20). / Round Table's Happy Place (26:51)! / Zhejiang to make AI compulsory in schools. How should AI be taught in classrooms (38:59)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

A recent survey confirmed that a significant number of college students are having trouble maintaining their mental wellbeing. When demand for therapy far outpaces supply, what can be done to support these students on campus (02:16)? / Struggling bus operators make headlines. Could public buses be more profitable (27:37)? / Time off school in the spring for dating (47:27)? On the show: Huang Shan, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill