Round Table China

A new generation of young Chinese athletes are winning medals and excelling in sports games. It offers a new perspective to the country's state-led sports system (00:56). / Taikonauts bring back first rice seeds from space (21:25). / The gentle art of saying no (25:30). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Li Yi

China‘s workers, on average, are saving more for their retirement and doing so from a younger age than previous generations (00:51). / Food packaging matters more than you think (26:21). / Motivational Monday (44:49). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi and Fei Fei

After a hardworking week, we all need the weekend to get back on our feet. What's your dream weekend like? Do you find it difficult to make it come true (00:52)? / Smart trashcans thrown into the bin (25:51). / Has confidence been used to ‘weaponize’ against women (44:10)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Yushun

A few provinces in China are giving professional titles to qualified agricultural workers. What’s the purpose of this move? And will folks sign up (00:59)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (26:43)! / China’s mental health demands on the rise, but talent shortage persists (42:10). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Li Yi

COP15, the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, is being held in Montreal, Canada. We discuss why it matters and what's at stake at the Montreal summit (00:55)? / Can persistence be a bad thing (26:14)? / Digital vs. handwritten notes. Which will win (46:25)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Tony Reid

"Round Table" is the premier discussion show that debates the hottest topics making headlines in China and around the world. As the most popular English language podcast from China, it covers everything from pressing social issues to the latest consumption trends. It not only keeps you informed, but goes deeper into the factors shaping the behavior of 1.4 billion people. Check it out to gain an insight into the minds of Chinese youth and feel the pulse of contemporary China.

A recent report states that China now has 191 million underage Internet users. Speaking of digital natives, it also found that the country is closing the gap between rural and urban internet penetration rates among the age group. What implications do these numbers have on children, tweens and teens (01:02)? / China produces world's largest 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine (26:13). / Budget Airline hangs up on customer service by telephone, for good (43:34). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Tony Reid

The term "full-time children" is generating buzz on the internet. What does it mean and how are full-time children different from boomerang children in western culture (00:42)? / Do hidden door handles make cars better (25:51)? / Motivational Monday (43:32)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

December 3rd marks the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities. For years, efforts have been put into helping people with disabilities get around the city or the village more easily. But is that enough (00:58)? / Meta's new AI can beat humans in a complex alliance-building game (26:01). / Chinese tea-making makes the UNESCO list (42:23). On the show: Fei Fei, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

China has rolled out new guidelines prohibiting individuals with a history of child abuse and harassment from working with children again. We take a look at how we can better protect minors from abuse in school (00:44). / Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Why aren't we talking about it (25:09)? On the show: Heyang, Fei Fei, Tony Reid, Huang Shan & Miguel Roberg