Round Table China

A Management Trainee program is typically thought of as a coveted leadership development program in a company. One is expected to rocket into a managerial position after rotation through all business units. But, with today's discussion, we'll shatter this perception and look at the strengths and weaknesses of management trainee programs (02:20). / Are men more anxious about their physical appearance than women (27:35)? / University offers scuba diving course (46:03). On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Huang Shan

Those born in the 1990s are becoming parents. With the future wide open before them, we are curious as to how this generation will parent, what they will demand of institutions, and how stakeholders can support the flourishing and well-being of these families and children (01:08). / Why is it so hard to get people paying for subscription (26:24)? / Study uncovers relationship between walking and risks of mortality (45:50). On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Fei Fei

The number of workers who quit their jobs in the past year in the US is at record high and the phenomenon known as the Great Resignation doesn't appear to be slowing down. Now there are signs that this wave may have hit academia as well. What will happen when academics leave their teaching and research jobs in droves (00:55)? / When a zoo becomes an internet sensation (26:12). / Motivational Monday (44:12)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

Vending machines sell food and beverages and all kinds of other goods without human contact. How come they are very popular in some countries but not here in China (00:49)? / The cycling culture is back (26:03). / Do we need read receipts in online communication (44:38)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Amazon has announced it will pull Kindle out of the Chinese e-reader market next year. We take a look at the company's hardware plus software business model and new trends in digital reading (01:01). / What does your profile pic say about you (25:54)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (46:04)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

From AGV to AMR, robots now have a strong presence inside China's warehouses. We bring you the latest on how automation is being integrated into supply chains (00:50). / Hey boss, please don't underestimate the power of saying “thank you”(26:00)! On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Huang Shan

Another summer, another record number of students who are taking the annual National College Entrance Examination, commonly known as Gaokao, here in China. We take a look at the exam, which has been a watershed moment in every student's life in China, with pandemic precaution measures in place (00:54). / Say "no" to noise pollution. You have the law on your side (26:06). / Why do I wake up grumpy (47:48)? On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Fei Fei

Experts are supposedly people with deep knowledge in their fields of work, but how come their suggestions are sometimes met with the cold shoulder on the internet these days (00:51)? / How to make peace with people's urge to hoard (26:08)? / Motivational Monday (42:45)! On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Huang Shan

Today is the Dragon Boat Festival according to the lunar calendar. Our discussion will cover the common practices related to the festival and also the uncommon policies this year(01:06). / More and more people claim to suffer from a phobia of decisions, in other words, having to make decisions causes them much anxiety. What is the origin of such a phobia and are there ways to work around it(25:51)? / Do couples grow to look like each other after spending decades together(44:57)? On the show: Laiming, Li Ningjing & Li Yi

The World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5th. This year's campaign slogan highlights the fact that we only have one earth. We take a deep dive into the hard work that goes into accomplishing environmental goals in China(01:17). / Even musical instruments can be manufactured on a smart production line(26:00). / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected](47:35)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill