Round Table China

We talk about celebrations that usher in the new year and bring good luck and prosperity(00:31). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Li Yi

Together, we hop into the Year of the Rabbit with a positive attitude and hope for a bright year ahead. What are some of the traditions Chinese people adhere to in celebrating the Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year, the most important holiday for the Chinese people(00:48)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

As the Chinese New Year approaches, what fun, excitement and moving moments await us at this year's Spring Festival Gala(00:42)? / Is cloud gaming the future of the gaming industry(24:46)? / Round Table's Happy Place(40:45)! On the show: Zhao Ying, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

In-person performances are back on the stage! Theaters, livehouses, concert halls and cinemas are trying to regain their pre-pandemic footing. And audiences can certainly use some live entertainment(00:58)! / Can couple therapy keep couples together(24:57)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected](43:32)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

When it comes to Hainan province, Sanya is not the only city travelers have in mind but also smaller cities and towns dotted around it. We discuss the halo effect of top tourist destinations(00:49). / Laiming called in from Nanchang, Jiangxi Province and brings us the latest on the ground about how folks have reacted since the downgrade of Covid measures on Jan 8th (16:55). / When you find your boss to be extremely annoying…(26:27) On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Li Yi

Being a competitive person has the advantages of being someone who is driven and motivated. But the disadvantages are also obvious, such as one can be labeled as conceited and self-absorbed. So, how to best balance your competitive traits, as well as to learn from losing and to know that it is okay to lose(01:23)? / China brings in landmark deepfake rules(23:30). / Inbox Zero vs. Inbox 23764 (41:39) On the show: Heyang, Richard Wang and Colin Liu

We all know virtual reality (or VR) is being used for gaming, and VR will shape our future in so many more ways than gaming. VR is now being used to train people to drive! We discuss the feasibility of VR Driving Lessons in 2023 (01:01)! / Photos for resumes, is it a good idea(25:57)? / Motivational Monday (40:05)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan, Li Yi & Yushun

As an important part of China's employment market, the term "blue collar" refers to workers in non-office settings in the secondary and tertiary industries. In recent years, shortage of skilled workers has prompted authorities to offer perks and preferential policies for blue-collar jobs to make them more attractive, especially among the younger demographic. What is the overall situation of the blue-collar labor force in China? And what are some challenges and opportunities that lie ahead (01:24)? / Shanghai to promote training for people with hearing disabilities to get driving license (25:44). / Round Table's Happy Place (42:15)! On the show: Huang Shan, Fei Fei & Ding Heng

The modern workplace is constantly evolving. In the last few years, work environment for most people has been under siege by economic changes, technological developments, automation, globalization, Gen Z entering the working force, and the COVID-19 pandemic. What are the latest workplace trends around the world, and why are they important(01:01)? / Lace up for ice skating(25:26)! / Making noises while eating is not only socially unacceptable, it could even be a sickness(42:23). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

A leading short video platform has recently started to offer car-hailing services among its mini-app options. Can you imagine streaming videos while calling a cab? We've dissected it for you and here is why this weird partnership actually makes a lot sense (01:07)! / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected](26:40)! / Librarian, the ultimate dream job for Gen Z(41:49)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Ding Heng