Round Table China

How do Chinese people celebrate Lantern Festival, the traditional event marking the first full moon of the Chinese lunar year (00:49)? / As the Spring Festival travel rush is underway, we take a look at why long-distance buses are no longer popular (09:50). / What's ahead in food technology (25:14)? And what are some of the trends that will impact our lifestyles in 2023 (45:32)? On the show: Zhao Ying, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

Recently, there has been a major breakthrough in the world of artificial intelligence or AI. Already, Google is concerned about its future relevance. University professors are worried that students will use it to cheat. What promises and pitfalls will ChatGPT bring (01:25)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (26:28)! / Workers try to reject "meaningless work" (36:55). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Mass layoffs from US tech behemoths have been making business headlines since the second half of 2022, the latest being Microsoft shedding 10 thousand jobs. Are US tech giants ringing the opening bell of bad news for the global economy? It's more complicated than that. Listen to our discussion to get a better picture (01:10)! / Getting 'farm strong' whilst visiting country home (26:27). / How to bounce back from a toxic relationship (41:24)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Fei Fei

We bring you the latest numbers summing up the fun and festivities from the 7-day Chinese New Year holiday period(00:42). / How did imported cherries became a popular gift choice(25:50)? / Domestic pet food makers capture more market share(41:30). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Li Yi

Recent reports point to the concerted efforts and hard work devoted to better freshwater quality in the country(01:05). / Pet dogs head to town with their human companions during Spring Festival(13:04). / Chinese Gen Z practices Baduanjin, or the Eight Silken Movements, for exercise(25:26). / Motivational Monday(42:37)! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Food and the Holidays: the reason food plays such a big role around the holidays (00:09)/ A Chinese New Year feast isn't complete without dessert! Amazing Chinese New Year dessert recipes you can try at home (15:18). / Celebrating Chinese New Year the British way: How is the UK observing this year's Spring Festival(25:00)? On the show: Nillah Nyakoa, Alwyn Lee，Dr. Ching Ling- Chiang & Julian Bell

Have you ever been curious about festivals and cultural events from other parts of the world? Is there any importance attached to participating in cultural activities from parts of the world we aren't very familiar with (00:09)? On the show: Nillah Nyakoa，Santana Muthoni and Harriet Kariuki

Looking for ideas for Chinese New Year gifts? We’ve summed it up for you and highlighted some of the unspoken rules of gift giving here in China(00:34). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Yushun

There are well-known rituals and routines revolving around the Chinese New Year holiday period. On today's show, we'll find out the new ideas and activities that the younger generation are bringing to the celebration(00:39). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

In getting ready for the Spring Festival holiday period, people shop in advance for all the things they need for the celebration period. People come to visit and gifts are exchanged. What special purchases have you made for this Spring Festival(00:41)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Li Yi