Round Table China

During the just-concluded Two Sessions, one policy advisor suggested that education against sexual abuse be included in compulsory education curriculum to better protect minors, especially in rural areas. Why do we need a more comprehensive and well-designed sex education curriculum in the country (02:38)? / Well-known catering brands enter universities and colleges (27:05). / How long would you wait in line for hugging Disney characters (44:39)? / On the show: Huang Shan, Yushun & FeiFei

Mobile phone addiction has become a prominent problem among teens left behind in rural China by parents working in urban areas. A five-year study conducted by Wuhan University found that, the problem might have gotten worse. What's missing in the fight against mobile phone addiction (02:10)? / What's a divorce photo-shoot (27:03)? / Has Gen Z ditched living rooms (44:56)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Li Yi

When teachers are weighted down by fatigue and start withdrawing from work, their productivity and overall well-being take a serious hit. And students will directly feel the impact. We discuss how to address teacher burnout (01:47). / What's making temple excursions popular (26:36)? / Motivational Monday (43:12)! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Ding Heng

We’ve all heard that “20 is the new 30, 30 is the new 40 and so on.” There’s probably some truth to it. Now people in the 45 to 64 age cohort may all be called Middle Aged. What makes the new “Middle Age”, new (01:42)? / Who gets the pet in a divorce (26:53)? / Round Table's Happy Place (42:36)! On the show: Heyang, Tony Reid & Huang Shan

A variety of "new professions" has emerged and developed rapidly in China. What skill sets do we need to thrive in the modern job market? Also, will the gig economy capitalize on employees having more flexible work hours (02:10)? / Unlocking development in China's pharmaceutical retail market (28:18)/ Tobacco use hits a record low in Shanghai (47:01). On the show: Huang Shan, Yushun & Tony Reid

In our special International Women's Day program, we look into the phenomenon of some women ‘hiding’ their pregnancy status at the workplace (02:23). / The right for children to take on the surname of their mothers (26:54). / Officials using cosplay to promote local tourism (47:12). On the show: Laiming, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

On today’s show, we’ll hear what ordinary people and lawmakers have to say about how to make urban local residential communities more accommodating, and how to better fulfill people’s needs in modern day China (00:45)! / How to effectively stop drunk driving (26:14)? / Are these prohibitive rules reasonable or not (47:25)? On the show: Heyang, Fei Fei & Li Yi

Working on the assembly lines normally doesn’t require a college education. But some workers managed to squeeze out time to study after their daytime job, and got into college through taking the adult college entrance exam. Besides being a story of dreams coming true, could it offer some insight in beefing up talent for the future of manufacturing (00:55)? / How to improve China's public holiday system (27:02)? / Motivational Monday (44:08)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Zhao Ying

China's shrinking population growth and dwindling fertility rate have sounded alarms for urgent measures to be laid out. Ahead of China's annual “two sessions”, delegates and policy advisers from across the country have recommended a raft of new measures, policy changes and benefits as well. What are the proposals worth discussion (01:44)? / What makes employees thrive at work (25:48)? / Round Table's Happy Place (44:15)! On the show: Huang Shan, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

How will technology reform our education system and make the future of learning more tailored and equal (01:31)? / What's the result of the 4-day workday trial (26:09)? / Is it an obligation to offer seats to the elderly (42:37)? On the show: Huang Shan, Yushun & Josh Cotterill