Round Table China

Convenience stores have been used as a yardstick in measuring the level of livability or convenience in cities in China. Here's a review. / What's on the minds of parents when children go off to college? Can starting a Wechat group help? / How to make meetings not suck? / Motivational Monday!

A recent survey indicates that enthusiasm for marriage may be on the downswing. Close to half of urban young female respondents and nearly a quarter of male respondents said they are not sure if they'll ever marry. / Do you suffer from "false hope syndrome"? / Is it a good idea to have security cameras and live stream feeds in nursery schools?

Big plans of world biodiversity conservation are being hashed out at the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Kunming, Yunnan Province. What is the big takeaway from the conference? / School uniform manufacturers look to cater to a new generation. / Are we ready for pet-friendly cafes and restaurants?

China's bicycle exports have seen strong gains, as COVID-19 precautions have prompted people worldwide to turn to cycling and using electric bicycles for short journeys. / Is it good that PHD and Master's graduates take up middle-school teaching positions? / What does your coffee say about you?

Shanghai has been promoting a four-tier rehabilitation network recently. What's the current lay of the land in terms of rehabilitation service in China? / Like father like son? How do parents' careers affect their children? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected]

A cleaner, more sustainable future is in sight as interest in electric vehicles (EVs) continues to soar. But a vital question still remains: how can we make adopting EVs safe and easy for everyone? / What are young people doing in their free time? / Motivational Monday!

What have you been up to this national holiday week? We understand hopping back into the work routine can be difficult; so let's talk about how to get back in the workflow in no time! / How does the concept of "15-minute community life circle" turn into reality? / Are you tired of being empathetic?

This is an encore episode of Round Table. For grown-ups who refuse to act like one, different languages have found ways to describe the phenomenon. In Chinese, we have 巨婴 or a "giant infant"; in English, you have "kidult". What compels some people around to world to cling on to their inner child? / Is men's apparel fashionable enough? Or are we asking the wrong question? / Study finds majority of romantic couples start out as friends.

This is an encore episode of Round Table. You think you are making the best use of the numerous apps out there? Wait until you hear what older folks are doing online. / Online literature is attracting a new group of readers. From domineering millionaires to spoiled wives, war gods to ancient concubines - readers over 50 in China have found a new smartphone hobby. / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected].

This is an encore episode of Round Table. Residents of Guangdong Province have welcomed an announcement that says mental health treatment will be covered by medical insurance. / Do you feel you are not good enough for your job or relationship, or that your expectations are out of reach? Round Table reassuringly says that YOU are good enough! Tune in to hear how to learn your worth.