Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. November is here, and the weather is getting colder. Do you know what seasonal fruits and vegetables are good to eat this month? I’m Erinome.  

Enceladus: Hi everyone! I’m Enceladus. Oh, seasonal foods are the best, right? They are fresh and taste better. So first, let’s talk about vegetables. What vegetables are in season in November?  

Erinome: Well, the first one I know is white radish. You know the old saying, “Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer”? November is when white radish is everywhere. It’s very good for health.  

Enceladus: Oh right! I’ve heard that. What else?  

Erinome: Zucchini! Chinese medicine says it can help with thirst, cough, and even reduce swelling. It’s also good for immunity.  

Enceladus: Wow, that’s useful. And pumpkin! I love pumpkin. It’s sweet and nutritious.  

Erinome: Yes! Pumpkin has vitamins, carotene, and fiber. It helps with constipation, especially in dry autumn. Oh, and all parts of pumpkin can be used as medicine. Seeds can kill worms, and the vine is good for reducing heat.  

Enceladus: That’s amazing! So vegetables in November are white radish, zucchini, and pumpkin. Got it! Now, what about fruits? I love fruits more!  

Erinome: Haha, me too! Let’s start with winter jujube. It’s in season now, and it has lots of vitamins and fiber. Very tasty and healthy.  

Enceladus: Oh, winter jujube is so sweet! I like it. What about oranges? November is orange season, right?  

Erinome: Exactly! Oranges have lots of vitamin C, fiber, and acid. Eating them can boost immunity. You know, vitamin C is good for fighting colds.  

Enceladus: Wow, that’s important in cold weather. And pomegranate! I saw many pomegranates in the market. They look so red and juicy.  

Erinome: Yes! Pomegranate is酸甜 and good for skin, constipation, and even killing bacteria. Perfect for autumn dryness.  

Enceladus: What about kiwi? I think kiwi is also in season now.  

Erinome: You’re right! November is the last month for kiwi to be in season. They are called “king of vitamin C” because 100g kiwi has 100-400mg vitamin C. That’s 5-10 times more than oranges!  

Enceladus: Oh no, that’s a lot! So kiwi is super rich in vitamin C. What other fruits?  

Erinome: Apples! They are in season from September to November. Crunchy and sweet, with vitamin C and fiber. Good for heart health.  

Enceladus: And bananas? I see bananas everywhere. Are they seasonal in November?  

Erinome: Yes, bananas are always common, but they are good too. Oh, and grapes! Red grapes, their skin has enzymes that help protect the heart by reducing cholesterol.  

Enceladus: You know that? That’s cool. What about pears? I heard pears are good for dry weather.  

Erinome: Exactly! Fragrant pears, like the ones from Xinjiang, have 85% water. They help quench thirst and relieve dry coughs. Perfect for November!  

Enceladus: What about longan? I love longan. It’s sweet and juicy.  

Erinome: Longan ripens in autumn. It’s not just tasty; in Chinese medicine, it helps with heart and spleen, and calms the mind. Good for people who feel tired or can’t sleep well.  

Enceladus: Wow, so many fruits! But wait, are there any special tips for people with kidney problems? Like, how should they choose fruits?  

Erinome: Oh right! The news says kidney friends should choose seasonal fruits too. For example, dragon fruit has lots of fiber, which helps with constipation. But be careful: its red pigment may make urine red, but that’s normal, no need to worry!  

Enceladus: Oh, that’s good to know. What else for kidney friends?  

Erinome: Kiwi is good too, because of the high vitamin C. And remember, no matter who you are, the key is to eat enough but not too much.  

Enceladus: Right! The Chinese dietary guidelines say adults should eat 200-350g fresh fruits every day. And whole fruits are better than juice, right?  

Erinome: Yes! Juice loses most fiber and vitamins when you throw away the pulp. So eating the whole fruit is healthier. You know, some people think juice is easier, but it’s not as good.  

Enceladus: That’s a good tip. Now, what about diet notes in November? The weather is cold and dry.  

Erinome: Oh, important! Don’t eat too much cold food, like ice cream or cold drinks. It may hurt your stomach and make you feel colder.  

Enceladus: Right! And also,少吃辛辣 and greasy food. They may make you feel dry and get angry, like having a sore throat.  

Erinome: Exactly! Even though spicy food gives heat, it’s not good for dry weather. So balance is key.  

Enceladus: So to sum up: November vegetables—white radish, zucchini, pumpkin. Fruits—winter jujube, orange, pomegranate, kiwi, apple, banana, grape, pear, longan, etc. Eat 200-350g fruits, whole ones, not juice. Avoid cold and spicy food.  

Erinome: That’s it! Seasonal foods are fresh, tasty, and good for health. So let’s go to the market and buy some this weekend!  

Enceladus: Haha, yes! I can’t wait to try the new pomegranates and kiwis.  

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to today's news roundup. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's dive into the latest happenings, shall we?  

Enceladus: Sure! Let's start with the first piece of news. What's up?  

Erinome: Well, there was an earthquake in Sichuan. On the 26th at 23 o'clock, Xiangcheng County in Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan, had a 4.7-magnitude earthquake. The depth was 15 kilometers. Some netizens said they felt it clearly, and there was wall skin falling off.  

Enceladus: Oh no, that's sad. I hope people there are okay. Did it cause big damage?  

Erinome: The report just said "部分网友反映震感明显，有墙皮脱落现象" (some netizens felt strong shaking and wall skin fell off). So maybe not too serious, but still scary.  

Enceladus: Yeah, earthquakes are always worrying. Let's hope everyone stays safe. What's next?  

Erinome: Next, a ship collision in Zhujiangkou Water Area. A bulk cargo ship sank. 13 people were rescued, but 2 are still missing. The search is still going on.  

Enceladus: Wow, that sounds dangerous. Sinking ships... I really hope the rescue teams find the missing people soon. Every minute counts, right?  

Erinome: Exactly. Let's move to a safer one, maybe? In Shanghai, there was a robbery at a gold shop. A man tried to rob it with a pocket. Many people watched outside, but the police caught him right away and took him into criminal detention. Good news: no one in the shop was hurt.  

Enceladus: Haha, the police acted fast! So he didn't even get away? That's good. No one got hurt, that's the best part.  

Erinome: Right! Stupid move, trying to rob a gold shop with just a pocket. Now he's in trouble. Next, Jiuzhaigou police caught 5 wanted suspects in a month. Guess what? They were all tourists coming to see the beautiful scenery! One was caught just 3 hours after arriving.  

Enceladus: Wow! They came for vacation but ended up in jail? That's unexpected. You know that? Maybe they thought "no one will find me here, I'll enjoy the view first"? Big mistake!  

Erinome: Haha, probably. Jiuzhaigou's scenery is great, but the police are better! Now, some big numbers: the latest "family assets" of state-owned assets were announced. By the end of 2024, total assets of national state-owned enterprises were 401.7 trillion yuan, and state-owned financial enterprises were 487.9 trillion yuan.  

Enceladus: Um, those are huge numbers! 401.7 trillion... That's a lot of state-owned assets. So our country's "family" is really rich, huh?  

Erinome: Seems like it! Next, birth rate data from 31 provinces last year. The top 10 provinces with the most births are: Guangdong, Henan, Shandong, Sichuan, Hebei, Jiangsu, Guangxi, Guizhou, Zhejiang, and Yunnan.  

Enceladus: Oh, Guangdong is first again! It's always one of the most populous provinces. Henan and Shandong are also up there—makes sense, they have big populations too.  

Erinome: Right! Now, good news for travelers: Railway 12306 has new services. They added group ticket phone service. The max number for one order is now 19 tickets, and one account can add up to 30 "passengers".  

Enceladus: That's so helpful! Like, if a family or a class wants to travel together, they don't need to buy tickets one by one. Adding 30 passengers—wow, big families or tour groups will love this!  

Erinome: For sure! Last but not least, a tech breakthrough: China made progress in photoresist. It can reduce chip lithography defects and improve the yield of advanced processes below 7 nanometers.  

Enceladus: Wow, that's awesome! So our chip technology is getting better? Less defects mean better chips, right? That's a big step for tech development!  

Erinome: Exactly! Okay, that's all the news for today. Thanks for joining, everyone!  

Enceladus: Yeah, stay safe and keep an eye on the news. See you next time! Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our podcast. Today, Enceladus and I are going to talk about a news that might make many people feel a little sad—Yakult is closing its first factory in China.  

Enceladus: Oh right! I saw that news too. The Guangzhou No.1 Factory will close on November 30th. Wow, that factory has a long history, right?  

Erinome: Yes! It started production in 2002. That was when Yakult first came to China, using the name "Yiliduo" in Guangdong. I remember drinking it as a kid. Sad, it’s like a part of childhood is leaving.  

Enceladus: And this isn’t the first time. Last December, they closed the Shanghai Factory too. Two factories in less than a year. That’s a lot.  

Erinome: Why are they closing factories? Is business really bad?  

Enceladus: The sales dropped a lot. In Guangzhou area, their daily sales were 2.82 million bottles in 2021, but now? Only 1.49 million bottles a day. Oh no, that’s almost half!  

Erinome: Half? That’s a big drop. What caused this?  

Enceladus: The company said "old equipment" and "optimizing resources", but the real reason is low sales. You know, now there are many local brands competing. Like Mengniu’s Youyi C and Yili’s Meiyitian.  

Erinome: Oh right! Those Chinese brands are popular. They are cheaper, right?  

Enceladus: Yes! Same size, but local brands cost half the price of Yakult. And they have less sugar. Look at Yakult’s ingredients—sugar is the second on the list. Now people are scared of sugar, you know? Health is important now.  

Erinome: Totally! My friend always checks the sugar content before buying drinks. High sugar is a big problem for Yakult.  

Enceladus: Also, there are so many drink choices now. New tea, energy drinks, plant-based drinks...乳酸菌 (ru suan jun) drinks aren’t the only option anymore.  

Erinome: The whole乳酸菌 category is doing badly. Sales share is dropping a lot.  

Enceladus: Did Yakult try to fix this? Like new products?  

Erinome: They did! Low-sugar bottles (small blue bottle), peach flavor (small pink bottle), even 500 billion bacteria ones. But it didn’t help much.  

Enceladus: Oh, and remember 2021? They said their probiotics could "prevent COVID". Then they got fined 450,000 yuan. That hurt people’s trust, I think.  

Erinome: Yeah, that was a mistake. People didn’t believe them as much after that.  

Enceladus: So after closing Guangzhou No.1 Factory, where will they make the drinks?  

Erinome: They’ll move production to Guangzhou No.2 Factory and Foshan Factory. So two factories instead of three now.  

Enceladus: Do you think Yakult will leave China?  

Erinome: The company said no. They say China is a "core market". But they need to change, or people will forget them.  

Enceladus: How? Maybe make more zero-sugar drinks? Or better bacteria strains?  

Erinome: And sell online! Old ways like "Yakult ladies" (养乐多阿姨) going door to door—young people don’t buy that way now. We shop on community group buys or live streams.  

Enceladus: Right! They need new sales channels. Young people are online, not just in supermarkets.  

Erinome: It’s sad to see a childhood brand struggle. I used to drink it every day after school.  

Enceladus: Me too. But maybe if they make better products, people will buy again. Let’s hope they learn and change.  

Erinome: Okay, that’s all for today. Thanks for listening, everyone. Let’s talk again next time!  

Enceladus: Bye!

Erinome: Hello dear listeners! Welcome to today's "Daily News Chat". I'm Erinome.  

Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Let's take a look at the latest news together, okay?  

Erinome: Alright, first, some news from China. On the evening of the 25th, a deep earthquake happened in Hunchun, Jilin. It was magnitude 5.5, but people near the center felt almost no shaking. Emergency departments said there were no reports of building damage or people getting hurt.  

Enceladus: Oh, that's good news! No one hurt, right? Earthquakes can be scary, but this one was safe.  

Erinome: Yeah, lucky. Next, sad news from Jiangsu. A sightseeing train at a beach scenic spot fell into the sea, killing 4 people. At that time, the coastal gust of wind was level 9. Officials said the aftercare work has been done.  

Enceladus: Oh no, that's so sad... 4 lives lost. The wind must have been really strong.  

Erinome: Mm, terrible. Now, about exams. The number of applicants for the 2026 National Civil Service Exam hit a new high—over 3.5 million! The hottest position had more than 7,000 people competing for just 1 job. The National Bureau of Statistics and Railway Public Security Bureau were the hardest to get into, and 89 positions had no applicants.  

Enceladus: Wow, 7000 people for one job? That's crazy! Why so many? Maybe everyone wants a stable job, you know?  

Erinome: Probably. Next, data from the Ministry of Commerce: in the first 9 months of this year, China absorbed 573.75 billion yuan of foreign investment, down 10.4% year on year. But in September alone, the actual use of foreign investment grew 11.2% year on year.  

Enceladus: Oh, September was better! Maybe things are getting better little by little.  

Erinome: Let's hope so. Now, public health news: Jiangmen, Guangdong ended the level III public health emergency response. The prevention and control of Chikungunya re (a kind of mosquito-borne disease) has turned to regular work.  

Enceladus: Chikungunya re? I heard it's from mosquitoes. Good that it's under control now, right?  

Erinome: Yep. Next, a rumor about property tax in Dengfeng, Henan. Some said a town there planned to collect property tax, but a source said self-owned houses have always been tax-free. The related link is gone now. Actually, only Shanghai and Chongqing have personal property tax trials.  

Enceladus: Oh, so it was just a rumor, haha! That's a relief for people.  

Erinome: Right. Now, a school story: in Shaoyang, Hunan, a technical secondary school's "campus smart system" charged 240 yuan per student. The total might be over 1 million yuan for the whole school. The school said: the devices at classroom doors are video call tools, and students paid voluntarily.  

Enceladus: Video call tools? Like to call parents? But 240 yuan per student... that's a lot, you know?  

Erinome: Maybe. Now, good sports news! The 2025 Gymnastics World Championships ended. The Chinese team got 3 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals, ranking first in the medal table!  

Enceladus: Wow! That's amazing! So proud of them! 3 golds, top of the medals—haha, great job!  

Erinome: They did so well. Next, international meeting: the signing ceremony and high-level meeting of the UN Convention against Cybercrime opened in Vietnam. Nearly 100 countries and over 100 organizations attended.  

Enceladus: Cybercrime is a big problem now, so this meeting is important. More countries working together, right?  

Erinome: Exactly. Then, East Timor officially became the 11th member of ASEAN. They tried for 14 years and finally made it!  

Enceladus: Oh, 14 years! That's a long time. Congratulations to them!  

Erinome: Yep. Now, news from Thailand: Thai media said 93-year-old Queen Mother Sirikit passed away. The Thai Prime Minister canceled the APEC meeting, announced national mourning for 30 days. Government buildings will fly flags at half-mast, and civil servants must wear black clothes for a year.  

Enceladus: Sad... 93 years old, that's a long life, but still sad. National mourning for 30 days, that's a big deal.  

Erinome: Last news today: about space! Foreign media said the third "interstellar visitor" in the solar system is expected to reach its closest point to the sun on the 29th. A Harvard astronomer guessed it might be an alien mothership, or maybe doing small actions behind the sun.  

Enceladus: Wow! Alien mothership? That sounds like a movie, haha! Is it real? Maybe just a space rock, but fun to think about!  

Erinome: Right, who knows? Space is full of surprises.  

Enceladus: Okay, that's all for today's news. Thanks for listening!  

Erinome: Yeah, we'll talk again next time. Bye, dear listeners!  

Enceladus: Bye!

Erinome: Hello dear listeners! Welcome to our podcast. Today Enceladus and I are going to talk about a hot topic—how to make money on Xiaohongshu. You know, that popular app where people share life and products? Many say even zero followers can earn! Let’s start, Enceladus!  

Enceladus: Wow, really? Zero followers? I thought you need lots of fans to make money. Tell me the first way!  

Erinome: The first is "product exchange cooperation". It means brands send you free products, and you post notes about them. No follower limit! Like, if you share book lists, publishers might send you books. Or search "置换" (zhihuan) on Xiaohongshu, join groups, and apply for exchanges.  

Enceladus: Oh, free products! But how do you make money from that? Just keep the products?  

Erinome: Some people sell them on Xianyu! A student used many accounts to get exchanges, sold products on Xianyu, and made thousands a month. But… sad thing, it’s bad for your account if you do it long-term. Only good for beginners to start.  

Enceladus: Oh no, that’s a problem. So just a过渡 (guodu) step, right? Any other zero-follower ways?  

Erinome: Yes! "Goods Experience Station". Find products you like, apply to try. If you pass, post a video note as required. No审核 (shenhe), easy to make. But again,过渡 only! Many people post随便 (suibian) videos, data gets bad. Bad data = less future合作 (hezuo).  

Enceladus: So two ways for zero followers, but not long-term. What if you have more followers, like 1000?  

Erinome: Then you can join "Pugongying Platform"! It’s official for brand合作. You can take ads here. A blogger with 20,000 fans got 4,000 yuan per ad, 3 ads a month—more than most salaries!  

Enceladus: Wow, 4k for one ad? That’s cool! Can you choose ads yourself?  

Erinome: Yes! You can apply for "Xinya Cooperation" or "Gongchuang Cooperation" on the platform. But remember: never take ads privately! Official says use Pugongying, else your account might get limited. Bad for future合作!  

Enceladus: Oh right, follow the rules. What about selling things directly? Like live streaming?  

Erinome: Live streaming is another way! After 1000 fans, open the "live selection center" and "small list". A friend streams 3-4 hours nightly as a side job, makes 20,000+ a month!  

Enceladus: 20k as a side job? That’s amazing! Any other selling way without live?  

Erinome: Yes! "Note带货 (da huo)"—new function! 1000 fans + professional account can promote products in notes. Apply for samples, post notes, and get commission when people buy. A new function, so results vary, but brands like it more than paid ads.  

Enceladus: Hmm, samples and commission. Nice. What if I have my own products? Can I open a shop?  

Erinome: Absolutely! Zero followers needed, but you need a professional account. Sell physical products, like jewelry, or even courses (but not school subjects). A student sold no-source women’s clothes, 200,000 GMV a month—though 50% return rate, still 5,000 profit!  

Enceladus: 5k profit is better than some full-time jobs! What about引流 (yinliu) to private WeChat? I heard people do that.  

Erinome: Yes, but小心 (xiaoxin)! Xiaohongshu hates open yinliu. You can引导 (yindao) people to private chat, then add WeChat to sell fruits or services. But if you do it too openly, account gets in trouble.  

Enceladus: So many ways! Let me list: exchange products, experience station, Pugongying ads, live streaming, note带货, shop, yinliu. Which is best for newbies?  

Erinome: Start with exchange or experience station to learn. Then grow to 1000 fans for Pugongying or live. If you have products, open a shop. Avoid long-term exchange—bad for account!  

Enceladus: Got it! So key points: zero-follower ways are exchange and experience station (过渡 only), 1000 fans unlock more, follow rules (no private ads, careful yinliu).  

Erinome: Exactly! Everyone can try, but choose what fits. Okay, that’s all for today. Hope this helps! Thanks for listening, and see you next time!  

Enceladus: Bye everyone!

Erinome: Hello dear listeners! Welcome to today's daily news podcast. I'm Erinome.  

Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Let's check out the latest news stories together!  

Erinome: First, the weather. China's Central Meteorological Observatory says in the next 10 days, most parts of the country will have lower average temperatures than usual. The northwest and north China will have rain, snow and temperature drops.  

Enceladus: Oh, it's getting colder soon! People there need to wear warm clothes, right?  

Erinome: Yeah! Next, about exams and jobs. The 2026 national civil service exam has over 1.7 million applicants. The most popular job has more than 3,000 people competing for one position.  

Enceladus: Wow, 3000 to 1? That's so tough! But good news: in September, the youth unemployment rate dropped slightly to 17.7%, and many places have released strong measures to stabilize employment.  

Erinome: Hope those measures help more young people find jobs.  

Enceladus: Great news for drivers! On October 27 at 24:00, domestic oil prices will drop. 92# gasoline is expected to decrease by 0.24-0.27 yuan per liter, to 6.77-6.80 yuan per liter.  

Erinome: Oh! That means it's returning to the "6-yuan era"! And it may hit a four-year low since 2021. Haha, finally cheaper gas for our cars!  

Enceladus: Right! Haven't seen 6 yuan per liter since 2021. Our wallets will be happy!  

Erinome: Now some health news. Chinese scientists have proposed a new plan to eliminate Helicobacter pylori. It's a triple therapy with Lifutonazole (利福特尼唑), and it passed the world's first Phase III clinical trial.  

Enceladus: Wow, that's a big step! Helicobacter pylori is common, right? Many people have it.  

Erinome: Yes! Hope this new plan helps more people get rid of it. Good job, scientists!  

Enceladus: For students: Hubei's Lichuan and Xianfeng issued autumn vacation notices—connecting weekends, so students can have a 9-day break!  

Erinome: 9 days? Oh, that's so cool! I wish I had that in school, haha. Any other student news?  

Enceladus: Shanghai and Chengdu are trying a long-term training model for primary and middle schools. But experts say: don't worry, this doesn't mean canceling zhongkao (中考).  

Erinome: Oh right, zhongkao is still important. Lucky students in Hubei with 9 days off!  

Erinome: Now news from Guangzhou. New law: changing your balcony to a kitchen or bathroom? You could be fined up to 5,000 yuan and ordered to demolish it fast.  

Enceladus: Oh, so you can't do that in Guangzhou now? Need to be careful when changing homes!  

Erinome: Right! And Guangzhou has a plan to boost consumption: use special loans to buy existing houses as resettlement housing. Maybe help the housing market, you know that?  

Enceladus: Could be. Hope it works for the economy!  

Enceladus: A scary story from Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. 23 elevator steel ropes in a community were cut on purpose! Oh no!  

Erinome: Oh no! That's super dangerous! But lucky—found in time, no one hurt. Police are checking now.  

Enceladus: So lucky no one was on the elevators. Hope they find who did this soon. Scary!  

Erinome: Let's talk about the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. It will be 7 years since it opened!  

Enceladus: 7 years already? Time flies! Over 93.34 million passengers and 19.42 million vehicles have passed through Zhuhai Highway Port.  

Erinome: Wow, so many people and cars! The bridge connects the three places really well. Useful!  

Enceladus: Interesting news about Pang Donglai. Founder Yu Donglai will charge for "personal sharing": 500,000 yuan for 3 hours.  

Erinome: 500,000 yuan for 3 hours? That's a lot! And he plans entrepreneurs to learn there—1 million yuan per person.  

Enceladus: Haha, Pang Donglai is famous for good service. Maybe people think it's worth it? Expensive though!  

Erinome: International news: Vietnam issued a ban on fuel-powered motorcycles. Japan warned: this may make hundreds of thousands of workers lose jobs.  

Enceladus: A ban on fuel bikes? Maybe Vietnam wants electric ones? But Japan worries about workers' jobs.  

Erinome: Yeah, changing industries is hard. Hundreds of thousands losing jobs—sad for them. Hope they find new work.  

Enceladus: Sad news from France. The Louvre had stolen relics, and they weren't insured. Analysis says: hard to get them back, loss may be 88 million euros.  

Erinome: Oh no! The Louvre's relics stolen and not insured? Big loss. And another French museum: 6 kg gold bars stolen. A 24-year-old Chinese woman was arrested.  

Enceladus: Two thefts in France. Hope they find the relics, but low chance... Sad for the museums.  

Erinome: Last news: French ex-President Sarkozy is now in prison. He's the first EU country ex-leader to go to jail.  

Enceladus: Really? A former president in prison? Rare. And he has two guards to protect him there.  

Erinome: Yeah, interesting. Justice is equal for everyone, I guess.  

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our daily podcast. Today, Enceladus and I will talk about a hot topic in China—many places are hiring, but guess what? They only want retired people!  

Enceladus: Oh! Retired people? Like retired teachers? I heard something about this.  

Erinome: Yes! It’s called the "银龄讲学计划" (Yinling Teaching Plan). The government wants to use retired teachers’ experience to help schools in rural areas.  

Enceladus: Wow, that sounds meaningful. How many teachers will be hired this year?  

Erinome: The national plan says 7,000 teachers for compulsory education. And many provinces are joining, like Hubei, Sichuan, Zhejiang, Gansu… even Hebei will hire 415, Sichuan 370!  

Enceladus: Oh, so many! Where will these teachers work? Big cities?  

Erinome: No, mainly in poor areas. Like 脱贫地区 (poverty-alleviated areas), 革命老区县 (old revolutionary base counties), and key counties for rural revitalization. The schools are mostly in towns and villages.  

Enceladus: Rural schools need more help. Right?  

Erinome: Exactly! These areas have weaker education. Retired teachers can share their skills there.  

Enceladus: Who can apply? Any retired person?  

Erinome: Mostly retired school principals, senior teachers, or special-grade teachers. They need to be under 65 years old, love teaching, and have good health.  

Enceladus: 65? My grandpa is 65, he’s still active! What will they do in the schools?  

Erinome: They can teach classes, of course. But also help young teachers—like listening to their lessons, giving advice, or holding small lectures. Some principals may even be vice-principals to help manage the school.  

Enceladus: Oh, so not just teaching, but also guiding others. That’s helpful! How long do they need to work?  

Erinome: At least 1 school year. They sign a one-year contract. If they do well, they can stay longer.  

Enceladus: What about their benefits? Do they get paid?  

Erinome: Yes! Their retirement money stays the same. And the government gives them 20,000 yuan every year. It covers work补贴 (subsidy), travel costs, and accident insurance.  

Enceladus: 20,000 yuan per year? That’s a good support! Do they get a place to live?  

Erinome: The local education bureau will provide a dorm with basic things—like beds, tables. So they don’t need to worry about housing.  

Enceladus: What if they get sick during work?  

Erinome: Their medical costs follow their original medical insurance. So no extra trouble there.  

Enceladus: Zhejiang and Gansu have more details, right? What’s special about them?  

Erinome: Zhejiang wants teachers to focus on class teaching. They can also organize workshops for young teachers. And Gansu’s schools are in some 高海拔 (high altitude) areas, so teachers must be healthy enough to live there.  

Enceladus: High altitude areas? That’s tough. But retired teachers with strong bodies can do it!  

Erinome: Exactly! And Hebei will hire 415, Sichuan 370. Each province has its own needs.  

Enceladus: Why is this plan important?  

Erinome: Retired teachers have 30+ years of experience. They know how to teach well and manage classes. Rural students can learn more from them.  

Enceladus: And retired people can still work if they want. It’s a win-win!  

Erinome: Yes! My neighbor is a retired math teacher. He always says, “I miss the classroom.” Maybe he can apply!  

Enceladus: Haha, he should try! Do they need to sign a contract?  

Erinome: Yes, one year per contract. Before signing, they must show a 6-month health report. Safety first!  

Enceladus: What if they can’t finish the year? Like getting sick?  

Erinome: The school will check. If they can’t work, the contract can be ended.  

Enceladus: That’s fair. So, how to apply?  

Erinome: Retired teachers can contact their local education bureau. Zhejiang and Gansu have already posted the details online.  

Enceladus: I hope many teachers join. Rural kids need this!  

Erinome: Me too! It’s a good way to use “old wisdom” to help new growth.  

Enceladus: Exactly. So, to sum up: retired teachers, under 65, work in rural schools, teach and guide, get 20k/year, dorm, and medical support.  

Erinome: Perfect summary! Simple but clear.  

Enceladus: Time flies. What do you think, dear listeners? Would you encourage retired teacher friends to join?  

Erinome: I think yes! It’s meaningful and helpful. Okay, that’s all for today. Thanks for listening, and see you next time!  

Enceladus: Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to today's news roundup. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's dive into the latest updates, shall we?  

Enceladus: Yeah, let's start! First, what's new from the agriculture side?  

Erinome: Oh, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released a plan on October 21st. It's called *Agricultural Modernization Development Plan (2026-2030)*. By 2030, China's total grain production capacity will stay above 1.3 trillion jin. Also, the mechanization rate for farming will reach 75%, and we'll培育 100 leading agricultural companies with annual output over 10 billion yuan.  

Enceladus: Wow, that's a big plan! 1.3 trillion jin is a lot of grain. Mechanization at 75% means more machines, less hard work for farmers, right?  

Erinome: Exactly! Now, moving to travel news. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism said in the first three quarters, Chinese people traveled 4.998 billion times. That's an 18% increase from last year. And they spent 4.85 trillion yuan, up 11.5%.  

Enceladus: Oh, people are traveling more! After maybe staying home before, now everyone wants to go out. That's good for hotels and restaurants, haha.  

Erinome: Totally! Next, space news! China's reusable rocket Zhuque-3 is getting ready for its first flight. It can help build large satellite networks. And guess what? Chang'e-6 found meteorite remains in moon soil. Scientists say this might explain where the moon's water comes from.  

Enceladus: Wow, space is so cool! Zhuque-3 is reusable, so it can save money for more rocket trips. And moon water—maybe we can live on the moon one day?  

Erinome: Maybe! Now, movies. China's overseas box office in 2025 has reached 1 billion yuan. That's already more than the whole year of 2024.  

Enceladus: Oh, our movies are getting popular abroad! Like *Wolf Warrior* or *Hi, Mom*—maybe they're showing in more countries now. That's a big win for Chinese culture.  

Erinome: For sure. Next, Jiangsu province released a report on elderly care. Last year, there were 8,811 people over 100 years old there. That's 128 more than the year before.  

Enceladus: Sad but nice, you know? More centenarians means people are living longer. They must have good healthcare and happy lives.  

Erinome: Yeah. Now, Yunnan province has a new rule for official trips. People should choose public transport first. And they can't rent imported luxury cars like Mercedes, BMW, Audi, or Land Rover.  

Enceladus: That makes sense. Saving money for public use instead of expensive cars. Good for reducing waste, right?  

Erinome: Exactly. Now, banks are cutting deposit interest rates. Some banks dropped rates by 80 basis points. And here's a surprise: saving for three years might give less money than saving for one year now.  

Enceladus: Oh no! My grandma saves money in the bank for three years. She might be upset, haha. Maybe people will start saving for shorter times now.  

Erinome: Probably. Let's talk about gold. Spot gold prices dropped really fast! They once fell below $4,100 per ounce. That's a more than 6% drop—the biggest in four years.  

Enceladus: Wow, that's a big fall! People who bought gold as investment must be worried. I heard gold is usually "safe," but not today, um?  

Erinome: Right. Now, a fun one: a post-2000s person in Guangdong won 100,000 yuan by matching a couplet. The upper line was "From Nanyang to Nanyang, roots deep and leaves lush." The lower line they wrote was "From Jingbi to Jingbi, Jiaokang Xingzhang"—it's about stars in Chinese astronomy.  

Enceladus: That's amazing! Young people still love traditional culture. 100,000 yuan is a lot—they must be super smart, you know that?  

Erinome: For sure! Now, sports news: the 2027 FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup will be in Chengdu. It's from July 17th to 25th, 2027. And it's the first time this event comes to China.  

Enceladus: Basketball! I love watching U19 games—young players are so energetic. Chengdu is a great city for sports events. I hope our team wins!  

Erinome: Me too. Last news today: French media said the Louvre Museum robbery might be done by an international crime group called "Pink Panthers." They have about 200 members and have done over 150 cases worldwide, totaling more than 250 million euros.  

Enceladus: Oh, that's scary! The Louvre has so many famous things, like the Mona Lisa. I hope the police catch them soon.  

Erinome: Yeah, me too. Okay, that's all the news for today. Thanks for listening, everyone! We'll be back with more updates next time.  

Enceladus: Bye, and stay tuned!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. Today we’re going to talk about something really important in China – the "Silver Economy." It’s all about services and products for elderly people, and it’s becoming a huge market. Enceladus, have you heard about this?

Enceladus: Oh, yes! I saw some news saying the government just released a new policy about it. What’s special about this policy?

Erinome: Wow, it’s the first time the State Council made a national plan for Silver Economy. They have 4 main directions and 26 measures. Like building 10 high-level industrial parks in big areas such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, and Chengdu-Chongqing.

Enceladus: Oh right! And they want to make public spaces more accessible for elderly people, right? Like adding ramps or big signs?

Erinome: Exactly! They’re doing "age-friendly transformation" everywhere – homes, communities, even online services. For example, keeping offline service windows for old people who don’t use smartphones much. And products for elders should have big fonts and easy-to-open packages.

Enceladus: That makes sense. What about the service part? I heard many old people prefer staying at home, not nursing homes.

Erinome: You’re right! The policy focuses a lot on home care. Like supporting companies to offer bath help or陪护 (peihu, which means "care services") at home. And building community centers so elders can get daily needs within 15 minutes – they call it "yikeduke sheng huo quan" (15-minute life circle).

Enceladus: Oh, that’s convenient! What about the money? I mean, do elderly people have strong buying power?

Erinome: Oh yes! The data says people aged 50-70 hold 70% of the country’s savings. And their online shopping is growing faster than young people! For example, electric wheelchairs – now they want not just safe ones, but smart and good-looking ones, too.

Enceladus: Wow, so companies need to make better products for them. Like special clothes or easy-to-chew food?

Erinome: Exactly! The policy encourages making functional clothes, soft food, and smart walking tools. And e-commerce platforms should have special areas for elders, with "online order + offline experience" services.

Enceladus: What about health care? Old people care a lot about that, right?

Erinome: Yes! The policy wants to shift from "treating illness" to "preventing illness." They’ll build more elderly medical departments, develop traditional Chinese medicine services, and upgrade things like hearing aids and nursing beds. Oh, and even anti-aging technology – using gene tech and regenerative medicine!

Enceladus: Oh, that’s advanced! But I heard 90% of elders choose home care. Do they get enough help outside hospitals?

Erinome: That’s a problem! There’s a big need for home rehabilitation and mental health services. But the policy is trying to fix this – like testing long-term care insurance to support renting assistive devices.

Enceladus: What about fun things? Like travel or education?

Erinome: Oh, "health + travel" is a new trend! They’re building a national elderly university, and developing family travel products – like "nostalgia trips" or "youth memory trips." And breaking age limits for travel insurance, so old people can travel more easily.

Enceladus: That sounds nice! What about technology? Is AI helping?

Erinome: Absolutely! AI is changing elderly care. Like health management robots, anti-lost devices, and smart nursing tools. Nursing robots can help with the shortage of caregivers, and big AI models are used for health checks and companionship.

Enceladus: Wow, robots as companions? That’s cool. What about money management for elders?

Erinome: They’re developing more elderly-friendly financial products – like pension funds and special commercial insurance. And testing converting life insurance to long-term care insurance. Over 20 insurance companies are now linking insurance with home care services.

Enceladus: So many areas! How big is this market going to be?

Erinome: It’s huge! Some reports say by 2030, the Silver Economy market will突破 (tupo, "break through") 10 trillion yuan. That’s because there are over 280 million people over 60, and they’re getting richer and more willing to spend.

Enceladus: But are there challenges? Like enough workers or good standards?

Erinome: Yes, there are problems. For example, not enough professional caregivers – the gap is millions. And service quality varies a lot. But the policy is trying to train more people and set better standards.

Enceladus: So, is this just a trend, or a long-term thing?

Erinome: It’s definitely long-term. Everyone gets old, right? The policy says it’s a national strategy. So companies are now investing in this – like real estate firms building elderly communities, tech companies making smart devices. It’s not just "old people’s business," but a big part of the economy.

Enceladus: That’s interesting. I hope more elders can live happily and comfortably with these services.

Erinome: Hello dear listeners! Welcome to our daily news chat. I'm Erinome.  

Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Let's jump into today's top stories, shall we?  

Erinome: First up, some economic news. The National Bureau of Statistics said China's GDP in the first three quarters of this year was 1015036 billion yuan. That's a 5.2% increase from last year. Oh, and experts think we have a good chance to reach the 5% growth target for the whole year!  

Enceladus: Wow, 5.2% is pretty good! So we might even beat the target? That’s nice to hear.  

Enceladus: Next, about family support. The Medical Insurance Bureau said by November 1st, 25 provinces (almost 90% of areas) will let birth allowance go directly to people. No more waiting for companies to pass it on!  

Erinome: Oh, that’s much better! New parents can get the money faster. That should help a lot, right?  

Erinome: Now, weather warning. Typhoon Fengshen, the 24th this year, has become a strong tropical storm. In Hainan, some trains in and out of the island have stopped. And in Guangxi, boats from Beihai to Weizhou Island aren’t running either.  

Enceladus: Oh no, hope everyone there stays safe! Typhoons can be really dangerous.  

Enceladus: Let’s talk about trade. The 138th Canton Fair Phase 1 just ended. Over 157,000 foreign buyers came in person—6.3% more than last time! That’s a new record for this period.  

Erinome: That’s a big number! More buyers mean more business. Good for China’s trade, huh?  

Erinome: Tech fans, listen up! Unitree Technology released their new H2 humanoid robot. It’s 180cm tall, 70kg, and get this—it can dance, do martial arts, and even walk the catwalk!  

Enceladus: Haha, a robot doing catwalk? That sounds funny and cool! I need to watch the video later.  

Enceladus: Now, house prices. In September, most cities in the 70-city list saw home prices go down. But Shanghai and Hangzhou went up 0.3%—they’re leading the country!  

Erinome: Oh, so some big cities still have small growth. Interesting. Not all cities are down then.  

Erinome: Fast trains alert! The CR450 bullet train is being tested. It just set a new record—453 km/h! Next year, it will have full tests on the Chengdu-Chongqing middle line.  

Enceladus: Wow, 453 km/h! That’s like flying on the ground. Imagine how quick travel will be!  

Enceladus: Cool video time! Musk shared a drone light show from Liuyang. 16,000 drones flew together and broke a Guinness record. Netizens said it looked like AI-generated—it was so beautiful!  

Erinome: Oh, I saw clips of that! The drones made all kinds of shapes. No wonder Musk noticed it. It was like stars moving in the sky.  

Erinome: Now, about fighting fraud. Myanmar cracked down on telecom fraud parks. They found 30 Starlink devices and caught 2198 people involved in fraud or gambling.  

Enceladus: Sad that there are such bad parks, but good they’re being stopped. Fraud hurts so many people.  

Enceladus: And Cambodia sent back 64 Korean telecom fraud suspects. Reports say the total number of Koreans involved there might be more than 1,000. That’s way more than we thought before!  

Erinome: Hope this helps stop cross-border fraud. Working together is key, right?  

Erinome: Okay, that’s all the news for today. Thanks for tuning in!  

Enceladus: Yeah, see you next time, everyone! Stay safe and have a good day!