On one's deathbed, whether and when to pull the plug probably depend in larger part on the practices and culture of end-of-life care in a country, rather than individual needs or wishes. We discuss the slightly grim topic: single and childless, who's to decide when to pull the plug when the time comes (01:59)? / Do we need female-only compartments on sleeper trains (29:10)? / Round Table's Happy Place (40:48)! On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Josh Cotterill

Single and childless, who's to decide when to pull the plug?

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There's much debate about the ultimate video game of all time, with passionate arguments for classics like Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, and My World. Yet, amidst the cacophony, there's one game that consistently claims the throne in the Hall of Fame of games - Tetris, created 40 years ago. What fuels the enduring passion and adoration for this particular one? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com (16:36)! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Stacking the everlasting appeal of Tetris

Feeling like you've got this 'work smell' clinging to you? It's become a humorous badge of honor for many young workers in China. To shake off the stress, they're diving into the healing economy, exploring a myriad of activities aimed at finding inner peace. We take a look at wellness practices to reclaim their peace of mind! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Young people try self-healing from 'work smell'

The age-old tradition of keeping pet birds in China is undergoing a remarkable transformation, as a growing number of young people embrace a more interactive, emotionally-connected approach to avian companionship. What's behind this resurgence in pet bird ownership? Tune in for an in-depth discussion about this trend from a bird's-eye view. / Embracing singlehood with divorce rings (18:00). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Pet bird affection soars in young hands

Flying cars have long been the stuff of science fiction, are we getting closer to turning them into reality? From regulatory approvals to technology breakthroughs, we'll explore what it will take to bring flying cars out of the lab and into the sky. On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

How far away are we from riding flying cars?

Each of us holds dear memories of childhood toys, be it the gentle companionship of dolls, dynamic adventures of robots, or the boundless realms crafted from building blocks. For those of us who found joy in the latter, the colorful wooden blocks were the keys to constructing kingdoms of our own making. Join us as we explore why children's building blocks, especially those adorned with richness of Chinese tradition, have become a beloved treasure across all ages. / Let's protect our right to privacy in the digital age (20:48). On the show: Niu Honglin, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Single and childless, who's to decide when to pull the plug?

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