Round Table China

Two male university students were expelled for fabricating photos of female contacts and distributing pornographic content. We discuss how we can combat image-based sexual abuse and revenge porn (01:33). / What’s wrong with keeping exotic pets (28:04)? / Box lunches at construction site become popular among college students (47:21). On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Zanele Buthelezi

People are living longer lives with rising standards of living, does it mean people should work longer and retire later too? Looking at global statistics, we might not have much of a choice in the future. We take a closer look on the looming issue of delayed retirement in China and around the world (02:05). / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (28:00)! / Young people are serious about consumer rights protection (40:49). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Ding Heng

Dental services can be shockingly expensive, especially when it comes to implants. But we have good news! The cost of tooth implants in China have just gotten a lot cheaper! We discuss reductions in dental care costs and you will certainly smile more with pearly white teeth (01:45)! / Feisty monkeys on Mount Emei (27:48)/ Motivational Monday (45:38)! On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Li Yi

This is a special edition of Round Table. We discuss topics on peace and conflict, including social security issues and potential solutions for humankind, and peace and conflict in cyberspace. CGTN reporter Li Zhao speaks with Toto Guo, a model and influencer; Trinella, a graduate student in international relations; Yulia, a college student studying social sciences; and Merna, an editor and host.

This is a special edition of Round Table. We discuss how Generation Z pursues employment in a post-pandemic world. Heyang speaks with Chen Xi, a PhD candidate at the Australian Studies Centre of East China Normal University; Shamim Zakaria, a journalist and commentator; Reon van der Merwe, a director for Stakeholder Relations at South African BRICS Youth Association; and Mubarak Mugabo, a journalist and multimedia producer in Uganda.

This is a special edition of Round Table. We discuss climate change, pollution, sustainability, recycling and how to pursue a green lifestyle. CGTN reporter Li Zhao speaks with Andreea-Diana Manolache, student at Tsinghua University and youth ambassador of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate, Bensu Turk, a minimalist and plant-based advocate, Dai Jiacheng, PhD candidate in petroleum engineering, and Xenia Sidorenko, designer and founder of textile up-cycling brand UseDem.

A 2023 White Paper found that more than 60 percent of Chinese respondents have sleeping issues. How are you sleeping these days (02:07)? / New techniques of growing rice cut methane emission (27:23). / Rice and wheat, which is fattier (47:25)? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Huang Shan

Digital transformation has never been quick or simple. When it comes to creating digital medical records, the process can seem extremely daunting with complex regulatory compliance and security mandates. Do we need a unified electronic medical record system? Why is it so hard to share information among hospitals (01:52)? / Why are some capable people reluctant to lead (27:53)? / Motivational Monday (46:47)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Fei Fei

Should single ladies be allowed to freeze their eggs for non-medical reasons? A political advisor's suggestion to legalize the freezing of eggs for single women during the recently concluded national congressional meetings has reignited the debate on this issue (01:34). / A rational take on H1N1 flu (26:01). / RoundTable's Happy Place (43:18)! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Recently, the story of a fresh graduate who decided to become a housewife instead of pursuing a career became viral online, because the person who financially sponsored her education for eight years was disappointed by her choice (02:23). / Passenger warned for playing loud audios on speaker on subway (26:32). / Heart to Heart (44:43). On the show: Huang Shan, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill