Round Table China

Bride-dowry and betrothal gifts have risen from a token amount to exorbitant levels, becoming an obstacle for many young men in China over the years, especially in rural areas. Now the government is vowing to launch a special campaign against this problem. What are the highlights of this campaign (01:47)? / Grads from famous university saved only 5,000 yuan 5 years after graduation (26:00). / Schools will hire professional coaches to teach sports (44:47). On the show: Huang Shan, Li Yi & Ding Heng

As much as we appreciate what the Internet has offered us, the dark side of technology has also always been there. In particular, we want to touch upon cyberbullying and a recent case in China (01:05). / As an employee, should I bother to stand in the boss' shoes (26:18)? / Chongqing gives free HPV shots to fight against cervical cancer (43:07). On the show: Fei Fei, Ningjing & Li Yi

Several Chinese provincial governments have scraped the long-standing upper age limit of 35 in the recruitment of civil servants this month. 40 has now become the new 35 for new civil servant recruits! What does this policy shift say about employment and demographic realities of our society (00:56)? / Rate my attractiveness from 1 to 10. Why would people participate (25:31)? / ‘Urban survival’ videos go viral (46:07). On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

A recent industry report shows that the whole sale volume of mini electric vehicles has reached about 1.4 million units in China last year. Now you can spot these tiny electric cars on the streets of big metropolises as well as in small alleyways in country townships. Why are mini EVs getting so popular in China? Will it hasten the replacement of fossil fuel cars (00:51)? / China's Gen Zers are in no hurry to marry (23:45). / Round Table's Happy Place (41:31)! On the show: Heyang, Ningjing & Josh Cotterill

Several studies have suggested that as working landscape shifts to a more flexible, remote-friendly, and less traditional one, the labor market is giving a helping hand to people with disabilities who are normally left on the margins of the workforce. What do employment prospects look like for this group (01:27)? / PDA, or public displays of affection, is making a strong comeback. Why is this subject so divisive (25:54)? / What is Gen-Z's attitude towards investment (44:15)? On the show: Huang Shan, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

We can probably agree that short video apps are eating away our time and ruining our eyes. At the same time, short video platforms are an important place for selling books and encouraging reading. #Booktok #Reading #love #can’t get enough of it! Reading and watching short videos may not be so paradoxical after all (00:44)! / Does cooking a lot make people age faster (25:31)? / Where to find love? Could Esports be the right place (40:58)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

What's a retailer brand? A retailer brand, otherwise called a white label brand, has seen a global rise since the pandemic. How have retail brands revamped their originally humble reputation(00:56)? / Start a business with your parents(27:30). / Why do we watch horror movies(45:23)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Ding Heng

Burning garbage is a common way of dealing with the mountains of trash we produce every day. Are there better ways to reduce the environmental cost of waste incineration? We discuss waste woes across the world (00:44). / ‘Mindless side gigs’ gain traction with young people (26:43). / Motivational Monday (45:29)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Li Yi

China is seeing longer life expectancy of its population. Living to 100 years old is not so much of a wish anymore. Living to 80 has become increasingly common! What contribute to a longer lifespan (00:41)? / What is it like to wake up one day and find out that one’s university has been shut down (25:43). / Round Table's Happy Place (47:25)! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

The “No.1 central document” for 2023 highlights the importance of agriculture and rural development. Today we take a look at the progress made so far, and ways of accomplishing goals for the future (00:40). / Tech companies track employee work time and attendance, too (23:32). / Why is yawning contagious (43:27)? On the show: Heyang, Josh Cotterill, Ningjing & Yushun