Round Table China

More than 300 guests from 95 countries and regions attended the 4th CMG Forum in Qufu, Shandong province with the aim to strengthen communication and mutual learning, deepen innovation collaboration, and inject new momentum into building an open and inclusive international communication ecosystem. / Is stress inherited (13:22)? On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin & Laiming

Major changes are reshaping higher education, and their impact on the future is significant. China recently unveiled a substantial update to its academic offerings, introducing nearly 30 new fields of study - part of a broader initiative to align education with evolving national priorities and emerging opportunities. On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin & Laiming

Love can make us do unexpected things, but what happens when it obscures our true selves? A payable service will give you advice on how to snap you out of love and back to reality. Does being lovestruck require a cure, or is this simply a right of romantic passage?/ As the 15th Beijing International Film Festival unfolds its magic, we get a report straight from the red carpet! Our very own reporter Yangyang brings you a front-row reflection on one of the festival's most captivating highlights (17:51). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Perched high above the power lines, it's not just a bird—it's a robotic owl. This guardian of the grid and protector of wildlife represents the powerful synergy of technology and nature, where sparks fly in all the right ways! We’re taking you on a tour of machines lending their digital smarts to help monitor and protect our ecosystems. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Need a break from the hustle? What if the secret to unwinding wasn't a fancy spa day or a digital detox, but something far simpler: a humble bowl of rice in a tranquil temple? Temple meals are surging as Gen Z's go-to antidote to stress—blending mindfulness, tradition, and nourishment into one soul-soothing ritual. / As content creation and influencer culture explode, gyms are morphing into de facto film sets. Between tripods, ring lights, and carefully staged "failures," some seem more invested in crafting their next viral fitness reel than completing their reps (13:04). / We recommend one film from the 15th Beijing International Film Festival: Last Romance （《流金岁月》）, directed by Yonfan （杨凡）(20:53). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Step into Earth's grand narrative at China's newly crowned UNESCO Global Geoparks, where ancient rock formations and sweeping landscapes whisper tales millions of years in the making. Join us to find out exactly what makes these places so spectacular! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Spanking remains a divisive discipline tactic—while some dismiss it as harmless, others condemn it as damaging. Its effectiveness is fiercely debated, with some statistics suggesting that at least some parents are still in support of it. / We recommend one film from the 15th Beijing International Film Festival: On the Beat, a 1995 Chinese film directed by Ying Ning (17:17). On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin and Yushun.

April 23rd marks World Book and Copyright Day, and in China, the celebration has gone digital. Bookstores and sellers are embracing the trend, ramping up livestreaming events to connect with readers like never before. On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin and Yushun.

Ever agreed to something you didn't want to do—just to avoid disappointing someone? If this sounds familiar, you might be stuck in the people-pleasing trap: always prioritizing others' needs over your own, even when it leaves you exhausted. But why do we keep doing this? And what price do we really pay? / We recommend one film from the 15th Beijing International Film Festival: Se7en, the 1995 crime thriller directed by David Fincher (22:08). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

Step into any shopping mall, school, or hospital in China, and you'll find gleaming floors, spotless halls, and perfect order. But behind that immaculate facade are the cleaners—always moving, rarely resting, often without a proper place to pause. As our buildings and cities shine brighter, it's time we shed light on the need for proper rest spaces for cleaning staff. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun