Round Table China

Rehabilitation is an important but often neglected part of the recovery process for patients. Many who work in the field feel the lack social and professional recognition and consider the pay insufficient. On the other hand, the country sees a severe shortage of professional talent in this field. How can we close the gap(00:58)? / EVs are hardly the perfect choice for car owners. But what car is(27:56)? / Don't make important decisions at night(47:05)… On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Tony Reid

A recent tragedy caused by a flash flood at a scenic hotspot in Sichuan alerted the public to safety concerns of such places (01:02). / Gen Z consumers embrace reuse of apparel items (25:55). / Motivational Monday (46:24). On the show: Laiming, Li Yi & Ding Heng

More than a dozen government departments in China have jointly issued a document outlining measures to encourage childbirth and stabilize population growth. We will look at the proposals in detail and find out whether these help with the need of people at childbearing age(01:17). / Live action role playing, or LARP, is a new form of pastime growing in popularity among young people. Some tourist attractions see opportunities in this line of thinking and create village or small town-sized settings for LARP players/tourists. Will this become a viable business model(25:56)? / The 12th Beijing International Film Festival will wrap up this Saturday, the 20th of August. Our reporter Peter brings us his observation of what this year's festival has to offer(39:24). / Round Table's Happy Place(46:58)! On the show: Laiming, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

It's projected that the podcast market in China will reach 100 million listeners by the end of the year. What's so captivating about audio programs(00:57)? / Special shoes made for senior citizens(25:57)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected](46:06)! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Just as road trips have made a comeback in the past few years due to the pandemic, train journeys are getting the love and attention they deserve. We take a look at rail travel in style and cruises that take in some of the most beautiful sceneries along the way(01:03). / Do people make more responsible decisions when using pen and paper(20:25)? / Is it important to love your job(26:42)? / How to drink enough water every day without it being a bore(46:06)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

Summer vacation is the best time for kids but can be stressful for parents. How to make sure the little ones can stay safe this summer(01:09)? / Is being disorganized a problem(26:23)? / Is crossing your legs bad for you(45:31)? On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Huang Shan

There are still brick-and-mortar shops standing. How have clothing shops managed to stand the test of time in the past few years (00:58)? / So much to do during lunch break (26:00)! / Motivational Monday (42:56). On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Huang Shan

Education authorities in eastern China's Anhui province have been planning to stop offering existing college majors that have lower employment prospects. How should educational institutions decide which majors to keep?(01:09) / What qualities are you looking for in an ideal partner(26:06)? / Round Table's Happy Place(43:40)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

Cities forever competing for the highest skyscraper? Now there's a new rule that sets a limit on the construction of tall buildings in the country. What does it say about urban development(01:24)? / Rooftops in big cities are becoming farms producing fruit and veggies. We take a look at the feasibility of rooftop farming(26:06). / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected](40:56)! On the show: Heyang, Fei Fei & Josh Cotterill

Water parks has become a popular, oftentimes overcrowded, destination on dog days. However, people should be prepared to deal with certain health risks. We will have more details in just a moment(01:14). / How your first job influences your future career life(25:58). / Ties vs. No ties. How to dress properly when it's really hot(45:16)? On the show: Laiming, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill