Round Table China

A new report says in the next decade, plastic will emit more climate-changing greenhouse gases than coal-fired power plants. By this line of logic, plastic is the new coal! Do you agree? / What does a name change do for Facebook? / Students sue Apple over not providing chargers. / Motivational Monday!

A new study says young people born in the 1990s are falling prey to internet scams at a faster rate than counterparts born in the 1960s. Do you agree? / "Vertical marathoning" is gaining traction in China. / When birdwatching goes wrong...

What does the future hold for urban air mobility or air taxis? Let's look into the future of flying cars. / Mathematicians discover music really can be "contagious"  – like a virus / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to  [email protected]

Today marks the start of a 100-day countdown to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. How is the preparation coming along? What winter sport are you most excited about? / Can teaching people how to socialize earn you millions? / Are digital freelancers, in fact, free?

Manufacturing jobs are not the top preference among those trained for these jobs. Is that a problem? We discuss the mismatch between career preferences of vocational school students and employment opportunities. / Why do young customers fall for "nourishing" drinks? / Why is it that some of us fall asleep so effortlessly on a bus as opposed to in the comfort of our own bed?

Most young people need to rent when they move to a new city. New job, new life and new apartment, no matter how small it may be. The square footage of their temporary home does not put a limit to their pursuit of quality in life. / Doctors warn the "dry scooping" challenge on Tiktok has potentially deadly consequences. / How often do you smile? / Motivational Monday!

We walk you through a new national park system that aims to conserve wildlife and benefit humans alike. / Love lecture goes viral! / Are skirts and heels a headache for airhostesses? Is it time for a change in dress codes for flight attendants?

Home economics helps a person make up a workable household budget, plan and prepare nutritious meals, and care for a small child. Do you need a degree to learn these skills? / Can de-stress rooms and rage rooms relieve pressure? / A tale of the likes and dislikes of hotpot.

Which cities and areas are attracting talent born after 1995? Where are they flowing into and out of? We take a look at the future development of Chinese city clusters. / Young people are fueling a pre-owned boom of luxury goods. / Lifestyle app apologizes for overly edited photos.

The proverbial 15 minutes of fame has now gotten a tad bit shorter, to about 15 seconds, all on short video apps. It has not only changed the way music artists shoot to fame, but also, arguably, changed the music industry all together. / Would you say "yes" to a synthetic diamond ring? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected].