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Studio Plus episodes

  • Netflix buys Chinese sci-fi blockbuster 'The Wandering Earth'
    Netflix has bought "The Wandering Earth," the Chinese sci-fi hit that smashed the Spring Festival box office domestically and pocketed 4.11 billion yuan (about 611 million U.S. dollars) so far. The specific date of release is yet to be announced. The movie will be available with 28 languages to cater to the global audiences. Studio+ hosts Liu Min and Tony Reid discuss the topic.
    13 min
  • China's bookstores mounting a comeback
    China's brick-and-mortar bookstores have recovered from a wave of closures and are mounting a comeback. Customers, many of whom had switched to e-reading devices and online stores, are again flocking to traditional bookstores which are offering a wider range of new products. Why is that and what happened? Find out more with Studio+ hosts Li Ningjing and Liu Min.
    11 min
  • Forbidden City offers rare night tour
    The Palace Museum has offered the public a rare night tour to parts of the former Forbidden City for the Lantern Festival. It is the first time the museum designed such night visit routes for the general public. However, the response has been somewhat mixed. We’ll discuss why.
    16 min
  • Record number of applicants vying for prestigious art academies
    The entrance exams for art academies have begun in China. Students from across the country are striving to secure a place in the college of their dreams. In Beijing, the number of applicants to famous art colleges, including Communication University of China, Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama, all reported a record number of applicants this year. Why have arts academies become so attractive to the young people? How tough is the competition? Li Ningjing and Tony Reid discuss.
    12 min
  • Will long-distance relationships work?
    Youth.cn recently released the results of a survey which says over 70 percent of Chinese university students“are okay with long-distance relationships." The research also suggests that more than 70 percent of college students believe long-distance relationships will finally end in a break up with "lack of communication," "mutual suspicion and lack of trust," and "indifferent feelings" being the main factors. In today's episode, Li Ningjing and Tony Reid will share with you their idea about long-distance relationships.
    12 min
  • Valentine's Day : show off your love or not?
    There is nothing wrong to celebrate your relationship on Valentine's Day, but you gotta be extra cautious when you post your kissing photos or gushing captions on the social media. Someone is probably watching your perfect life and hating you. Studio+ hosts Liu Min and Tony Reid discuss the social media rules on Valentine's Day.
    8 min
  • Chinese E-commerce giant Suning acquires Wanda department store
    Suning.com, the retail unit of Suning Holdings Group Ltd, announced on Feb 12 that it will acquire a total of 37 department stores of Wanda Department Store Co Ltd, to enhance its online-and-offline retail businesses. Studio+ hosts Liu Min and Tony Reid discuss the destiny of today's department stores worldwide.
    11 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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