Round Table China

Good news from physical retail! Offline stores are making a comeback after COVID contraction and e-commerce attrition. “Instant retail” which involves super-fast delivery may have helped a great deal. What does "instant retail" entail (01:34)? / Art-house film Return to Dust becomes the surprise weekend box-office winner (27:21). / Furniture store bans social media influencer photo shoot in locker area (46:16). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Ding Heng

Hiking or walking for pleasure has been a favorite pastime for urban dwellers. What's so great about hitting the trail for a hike(01:09)? / Let's face it! Has the internet really made our lives easier? Choice overload can be a headache(26:01). / Motivational Monday(44:51)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Tony Reid

UN data shows that in 2022, over 800 million people are going to bed hungry at night. Yet, food continues to be wasted. Food loss and waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability. We go through some innovative ways in tackling the issue of global food waste(01:06). / Are young people being trapped by viral social media hashtags(25:56)? / Round Table's Happy Place(42:38)! On the show: Heyang, Fei Fei & Huang Shan

What a hot summer it has been! Urban areas tend to be hotter than nearby rural areas. Is it possible to help cities cool down from extreme heat(01:00)? / Have online reviews missed out on the truly delicious local joints(26:13)? / Young people share their academic background on social media(45:52). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Another summer vacation has come to an end for students. Happy for parents and hopefully happy for kids too! We share our best and possibly worst summer vacation stories(00:45). / How much does Gen Z spend on socializing(26:22)? / Unengaged US employees are doing some “quiet quitting”. Not in the way you think(45:44). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Millions more are about to reach retirement in China this year and the country's demographic trend is likely to stay this way for the next few years to come. We'll shed some light on new ways to look at retirement(01:06). / How do young people view friendship(26:18)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected](44:00)! On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Huang Shan

This summer, a few sequels to popular TV shows have garnered mixed reviews. What makes a sequel really good or really bad (01:01)? / Has the internet been hurting our ability to spell (26:23)? / Motivational Monday (43:42). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Huang Shan

Are you ready? More male workers are getting into the domestic work industry. Are the gents up for the job? Is the society ready for them(01:14)? / Why Fridays aren't good for working(24:29)? / Round Table's Happy Place(42:23)! On the show: Heyang, Ningjing & Josh Cotterill

Alibaba, Tencent and other tech heavyweights have been dipping their toes into the healthcare industry, and some of their endeavors have the potential to change healthcare at large. Can these tech companies give niche sectors of healthcare a shakeup(01:16)? / Ride-hailing apps are commonly used by folks in cities. What determines passenger satisfaction levels with ride hailing services(25:50)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected](40:51)! On the show: Heyang, Fei Fei & Josh Cotterill

As China gradually becomes an aging society, people are searching for ways to help older people meet their basic needs. Community-based meal service is one way of making people's lives easier(01:10). / Commuters in a major city in China complain about the inefficiency of public transportation. Is it a good idea to travel by bus during rush hours? Are there ways to improve the service(26:07)? / Shanghai bookstores offer quality coffee(44:20). On the show: Laiming, Fei Fei & Josh Cotterill