Studio Plus

Studio Plus

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Studio Plus episodes

  • Chinese fans celebrate the long-awaited 'Friends' reunion
    "Friends: The Reunion," also known as "The One Where They Get Back Together," not only attracted a huge audience on HBO, but also made plenty of Chinese fans happy. Within just a few hours, the hashtag "Friends" accumulated 1.13 billion views on the Twitter-like platform Sina Weibo. Why does the American sitcom have such a large fan base in China? Find out more on Studio Plus.
    17 min
  • Likes or not is the question
    Instagram and Facebook have announced new options for hiding likes on posts. You can choose whether to see them on other users' posts, as well as whether others can see them on your posts. Would you switch likes on or off? Share with us your opinion on Studio Plus!
    12 min
  • Unmanned delivery vehicles to hit Beijing roads
    Three companies, including e-commerce giant JD.com and the autonomous driving vehicle producer Neolix, have obtained permits to run their unmanned delivery vehicles on designated open roads in Beijing. Join Studio Plus to find out more about these vehicles.
    9 min
  • Nerve-wrecking beauty trends criticized by netizens
    "Elf's ear" is the name given to a newly emerging beauty trend introduced by beauty-obsessed gurus on Chinese online platforms such as Sina Weibo. It has recently become the target of criticism for promoting unhealthy standards of beauty and increasing women's anxiety about their appearance. Join Studio Plus to find out why some netizens are upset about the trend.
    17 min
  • Is disconnecting after work workable?
    Do you want the right to disconnect after work? Countries have long been trying to enact laws to give workers the right to log off, but some fear there is no realistic way that the rules can help a newly flexible workforce. Find out more on Studio Plus.
    15 min
  • Yangtze River guardian replenishes rare fish stocks
    May 22 marks the International Day for Biological Diversity. The 2021 slogan is "We're part of the solution". Tune in to Studio Plus to learn the story of a man who has spent years replenishing stocks of rare fish in the Yangtze River, China's longest waterway.
    9 min
  • Big U.S companies rehire old employees and provide digital training
    The pandemic exposed a shortage of digital skills in retailing in the U.S. Tens of thousands of retail workers were laid off a year ago as COVID-19-related restrictions required chains to close stores temporarily. Many have been rehired, but the jobs they are returning to aren't always the jobs they left. Find out more on Studio Plus.
    13 min
  • Age really is just a number!
    Do you feel your age or are you forever 21? A survey of 2,000 Americans revealed over three-quarters of those over 40 feel seven years younger than they really are and nearly half refuse to admit they are aging. But when do they face the reality that they are getting older? Find out more on Studio Plus.
    17 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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