Round Table China

China plans to hire tens of thousands more teachers for rural schools. We discuss how to recruit and retain teaching staff in the remote areas of the country (00:55). /Sooner than later. What is pre-crastination (26:22)? / Has Frisbee become a "fashion" sport (43:56)? On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Huang Shan

People used to go to shopping malls to shop. Now we go there to eat. Have shopping centers lost their allure in shopping? To what extent do big shopping complexes rely on restaurants (00:51)? / China Duty Free thrives amid the pandemic, but is it sustainable (26:31)? / Do people really get sick from air conditioning (43:33)? On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Fei Fei

We take a look at a global work trend of digital nomads. In theory, a digital nomad can work from anywhere and get paid! Is the reality as cool as it sounds (00:54)? / Would you ask for your gifts back after a breakup (26:15)? / Motivational Monday (47:45)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

China hosts this year's 14th BRICS summit. We've talked to folks from BRICS countries about cooperation, development and the future of member countries (00:57). / Computer engineer claims that Google AI is sentient (39:28). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

It's that time of the year for high school graduates to decide on their university of choice and on their majors here in China. Some anxious parents are hiring so-called professional consultants to help with the decision-making. We take a look at the often nerve-wracking college admission process (01:20). / How different is the new generation of dads (26:11)? On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Josh Cotterill

Consuming too much salt can raise your risk of a slew of health problems including strokes or heart diseases. It's not like we don't know that, but actually cutting back on salt intake has proven to be rather difficult. How can we consume less salt, without sacrificing flavor (00:55)? / Why most capable don't get promoted (25:58)? On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Huang Shan

TV and streaming platforms are trying to corner a new-found market in “elderly entertainment". But only few shows do an adequate job of offering an accurate portrayal of retirement life with some even reinforcing ageist stereotypes. How should show producers create better content for an older audience (01:59)? / Online flea market platform to charge fees (27:27). / A final good bye for Internet Explorer (46:03) On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Fei Fei

If you had to put a price tag on it, how much do you think a housewife should get paid? While it might be difficult and unfair to put a dollar sign in front of a housewife's work, you might be surprised by the value given by a judge. How should we value the work of a stay-at-home parent (01:58)? / TV series 'A Dream of Splendor' links ancient and modern times (27:14). / Motivational Monday (46:50)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

Recent reports show that a third of Americans making 250 thousand USD a year still live paycheck to paycheck. They have been nicknamed “HENRY”, the acronym for "High Earner, Not Rich Yet". Does high inflation pressure have something to do with this phenomenon in the US? Why do some people make a lot of money but don't feel like it (01:01)? / Education firm energized by bilingual livestreaming (26:09). On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Li Yi

As more and more older construction workers retire, the industry needs fresh new workers. Unfortunately, most young people lack the interest to work in construction, and construction companies have a hard time enticing them to join. Why aren't young people interested in pursuing careers in construction (02:31)? / E-commerce platform launches price comparison function before shopping spree (27:27). / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (42:14)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill