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COVID-19 caused rapid infrastructure shifts in cities worldwide as they made streets friendlier to cyclists and pedestrians. Have you opted to ride a bike lately? Can these changes endure as people return to their cars and public transport? Find out more on Studio Plus.

The education authority in China's Liaoning Province has joined a handful of other provinces in banning teachers from asking parents to grade students' homework. It comes after the practice sparked an outcry on social media platforms. What has led to the issue? How involved should parents be in their child's education? The Studio Plus hosts discuss.

The number of packages delivered during Singles' Day, China's largest e-commerce shopping festival, hit a new high. Now the shopping spree has come to an end, courier firms are looking for greener solutions to the packaging waste problem. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Instagram has launched new technology to recognize self-harm and suicide content on its app in the UK and across the rest of Europe. While the company says it wants to do 'a lot more', there seem to be some concerns. The hosts of Studio Plus weigh in on this issue.

Public excitement over how some Chinese shoppers received their Singles' Day parcels minutes after they'd placed orders online is not yet over. Now villagers living at the foot of Mt. Qomolangma, also known as Mt. Everest in the West, are unwrapping their parcels with excitement. Learn more about the world's highest delivery office with Studio Plus.

Chinese shoppers have spent a huge amount of money during the Singles' Day shopping festival. Sales on Alibaba's e-commerce platform, Tmall, exceeded 498 billion yuan, or 74 billion U.S. dollars, between November 1 and midnight on November 11. Tune in to Studio Plus to hear what contributed to the stunning

sales figures.

For the eighth consecutive year, Shanghai has retained its position as the most attractive Chinese city favored by foreign expats. What makes the city so charming in their eyes? The hosts of Studio Plus discuss.

The annual Singles' Day online shopping bonanza is set to begin in China. Before you fill your shopping cart, have you thought about how artificial intelligence may be making us buy more? The Studio Plus hosts discuss.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many Americans' way of spending money. Some have cut expenses and increased savings, while others have paid off debt or even given more in charitable donations to help those in need. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Live streaming is a booming business and the 'reward function' is a popular way for viewers to 'tip' their favorite hosts, sometimes with large amounts of money. A new proposal to better regulate the live-streaming industry would introduce a 'cool-off period' for big tippers, especially younger ones. Will this stop impulsive rewarding? Tune in to Studio Plus for more details.