Round Table China

The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has come up with a rather ambitious goal of reaching zero-waste by 2035. What does this mean and how exactly are they planning to achieve it? / Simple small games make much more money than major productions. / Motivational Monday!

The Beijing Winter Olympic Games shines a sparkling light on the pursuit of athleticism and sportsmanship, as well as on the development of sports infrastructure and culture as well. What are some of the most memorable Olympic moments this winter for you? / Where are the best places for skiing in China? / During this winter Olympic Games, what tasks have been taken up by virtual humans?

Let's welcome Generation Z to the workforce! The generation born in the late 1990s and early 2000s might just be your new coworkers. Can this new generation of workers ease what we call 内卷 in Chinese? / How to build clear boundaries in relationships at work and at home?

As Chinese people conclude Spring Festival celebrations and head back to work, many factory-owners are having a hard time finding all the workers they need. Some are doling out generous bonuses, but will these moves succeed in attracting young blue-collar workers? / A new social-networking platform capitalizing on the idea of metaverse was on its way to becoming a new pole in the business landscape, until it suspended user registration due to concerns over user privacy. / Why do people think their favorite player or team could lose the game if they watched?

It is 元宵节 or the Lantern Festival on the lunar calendar. Traditionally, this is the time for folks in China to stage the last round of celebrations before the official conclusion of the Spring Festival season. / Would you buy "self-discipline" online? / Beijing's central axis is in the "sprint stage" of World Heritage application.

New data says 200 million people in China have taken up flexible employment. What does it say about the changing labor market? / Why do people talk to themselves? / Motivational Monday!

What can help to put your city on the map for an international audience? We take a look at the top ten most influential Chinese cities. / What to do with all the extra pounds you put on during the holidays? / How far would you go to chase good fortune?

The male beauty industry is booming fast! From head to toe, there is a product or some cosmetic surgery to, so-called, enhance his looks. Are men embracing higher beauty standards out of their own will? / Wordle has become a new social media obsession. / Meet China's "Wonder Woman" !

Bing Dwen Dwen, the official mascot of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, has become so popular that it is sold out almost everywhere. What explains the popularity of this chubby panda in an icy space suit? / Can electronic fireworks replace traditional ones? / Who owns the lucky money given to children in red envelopes? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected]!

Matchmaking or dating shows may sound like a tired format until you get older citizens searching for romance or companions on TV. Senior citizens still rockin’ it, proving age may just be a number. / Why do we love old songs?