Studio Plus

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  • Demand for plastic surgery has gone up while people remain at home
    With stay-at-home orders causing many to loathe their webcam appearances, plastic surgeons have seen a rebound in demand for procedures with the reopening of their offices. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 55% of plastic surgeons across the US reported that Botox injections were the most commonly sought treatment during the stay-at-home order, followed by 40% who reported that breast augmentation was the most frequent request. Dr. Heather Furnas, a California plastic surgeon believes that stay-at-home orders may have contributed to this rising demand. What do you think? Share with us your thoughts on Studio Plus.
    12 min
  • Travelers to NY state from COVID-19 hotspots required to provide contact info
    New York state will require air travelers from states with high rates of COVID-19 to provide their local contact information or face a penalty of up to $2,000 and even a mandatory quarantine. Travelers coming to New York from designated states through trains and cars must also fill out the form online, according to the governor's office.
    Studio Plus hosts weigh in on the policy.
    12 min
  • YouTuber gets death threats for visiting Disney World with sick friend
    Disney-obsessed YouTuber Tonya Blakey is facing death threats after she remained at Disney World in Florida with her friend, Robin, over the weekend despite exhibiting coronavirus-like symptoms. The pair are being slammed on social media for their "selfish", "dangerous" and "entitled" actions. Do you think their behavior is understandable or irresponsible? Find out more on Studio Plus.
    21 min
  • 63-year-old Chinese master carpenter becomes YouTube Star
    A 63-year-old Chinese grandpa's traditional carpentry skills are delighting tens of millions of viewers online as he creates woodwork without glue, screws or nails. Using ancient Chinese mortise and tenon technique, "Granda Amu" has been filmed crafting a wooden arch bridge, folding stools, a walking Peppa Pig and a bubble blowing toy with exquisite craftsmanship. He now has 1.18 million subscribers on YouTube. Studio Plus hosts analyze why such videos have fascinated his fans.
    13 min
  • Chinese commercial car maker produces negative pressure ambulances to aid in COVID 19 battle
    When novel coronavirus epidemic broke out in Wuhan, a lot of Chinese businesses rushed to help, rebooting their production lines to produce the much needed medical supplies, such as masks, protective clothing,
    gloves and ambulances. Now they are also aiding other countries in the battle against COVID 19.
    Li Ningjing visited Foton Motors Group, a leading commercial vehicle maker in suburban Beijing, to find out how they rebooted their production lines to make negative pressure ambulances.
    39 min
  • Wuhan courier makes UN leader list for braving coronavirus to feed and transport medics
    Wang Yong, a 35-year-old courier in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, has been recognized by the United Nations on a "10 leaders who can inspire you to change the world" list due to his volunteer work to feed and transport medical professionals during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the city.
    UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth said Wang was one of the young people who are "working hard to keep up our collective momentum and progress" and "have made a world of difference".
    Learn more details of Wang Yong's story on Studio Plus.
    12 min
  • International students in the US facing uncertain futures
    Here's the current ultimatum for US international students: Study full-time online, then go back to your country; If you want to stay, never mind COVID-19, attend classes in person. Just two days after federal officials barred international students from attending U.S. colleges that go online, Harvard University and the MIT have made their objections clear. They sued the U.S. government in federal court Wednesday, seeking to have the U.S. Immigration Customs And Enforcement policy reversed and declared unlawful. Find out more on Studio Plus.
    17 min
  • "War" over how to make proper British Tea
    A controversial video guide to making "British tea" posted by an American woman has sparked howls of rage across social media platforms, with one social media user admitted "a little bit of me died inside when I watched this." So are we all doing it the wrong way? How much do we mind other people messing with our ways of making our favorite drink or dish? Studio Plus hosts Li Ningjing and Liu Min try to find out.
    24 min
  • COVID-19 pandemic is pushing 13 UK universities towards bankruptcy
    Social distancing measures, travel restrictions and lockdowns have tested the ability of universities to survive without students. Thirteen universities, or colleges, in the U.K. are at risk of going bankrupt as the coronavirus pandemic hits their finances and challenges the entire sector, according to a study by Institute for Fiscal Studies this week. Find out more on Studio Plus.
    14 min

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Studio Plus is a daily talk show that discusses matters on Chinese society, science, economy and culture, as well as international events and stories. With local hosts and others from English speaking…

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