Round Table China

We take a vibe check on the most popular social trends at the moment. To what extent do they reflect the zeitgeist of our times (00:55)? / How much money do you need to save up to achieve a sense of security (25:57)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (45:38)! On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Huang Shan

A newly revised regulation will allow patients in Shenzhen to decide whether they want to undergo certain lifesaving measures at the final stage of their lives, starting from next year. Has our attitude about death, arguably the biggest taboo in Chinese culture, changed somewhat(00:59)? / Pet care goes digital (24:34). / Motivational Monday (42:33)! On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Huang Shan

Living in a hotel for an extended period of time sounds like a lavish lifestyle. But these days, even some budget conscious people choose to live in a hotel instead of renting an apartment. What's going on (00:53)? / When food brands meet the metaverse (26:13)... / When insomnia hits, do you reach for your phone or just lie there waiting for sleep to descend (42:56)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

Connecting digital devices to the internet always comes with security risks, despite its benefits. Smartwatches made for kids are no different. We address a parental concern: Is it really safe to give your kid a smartwatch? Is it GOOD to give your kid a smartwatch (01:10)? / Camping craze boosts sales of portable power stations (26:13). / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (46:31)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

What factors make a city suitable for living? We take a look at a list of the top livable cities in China in 2022 (00:52). / Do these new ways of coping with stress make sense (26:19)? / How are Chinese soups different from Western ones (44:58)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Laiming

Today we are going to dip into the profound richness of Chinese cuisine. How come some regional delicacies have managed to make it big nationwide, but others can't (01:11)? / A cheap deal is not enough. Price elasticity at work (25:56). / French fries aren't French. Surprising origins of food (43:30). On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Fei Fei

Most people in China don't go to the hospital alone but what if you have to? It turns out there are people who get paid to go to the hospital with patients. We take a look at how they get the job done (00:52). / Your music listening habit may reveal your relationship status (26:02). / Motivational Monday (44:26)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

Heyang recommends the new podcast “Why we love Dunhuang” where you’ll find out why and how Dunhuang became the world's largest Buddhist art gallery, and what its name means to the world.

Today, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the establishment of the special administrative region. We take a look at the development of Hong Kong in the past 25 years, and the strengthened communication and exchange between the people in Hong Kong and the mainland. We'll also play music and share our listeners' impressions of Hong Kong (01:11). / How to master public speaking and communication skills in the workplace (25:59)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (45:48). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

Agriculture and rural life have become a popular theme of videos on social media. We take a look at this slice of the economy that combines the internet, social media and agriculture (00:50). / How shall we deal with parking space crunch in big cities (25:57)? / Morning vs. night workout, which is better (44:14)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill