Most farmers in China are getting old and young people aren’t crazy about staying in the countryside and going into agriculture. So who will farm and grow food in the future? How can the country secure its food supply and own its future of farming (01:54)? / Midjourney stuns the world with its photorealistic images. How worried should we be (27:27)? / University offers students specialized zones for mind-wanderings (48:54). On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Pearl

Who will farm in the future?

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'Echoes of Kuliang', the 5-episode CGTN Radio drama series, has been stirring the hearts and minds of listeners. On today's show, let's discover the secrets, challenges, and joys of bringing this tale to your ears, straight from the tongues of the cast themselves! Meet the cast, who you actually already know from Round Table! 
If you like 'Echoes of Kuliang' and 'Round Table', please send us your thoughts, comments, and questions to ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com! As Heyang always says: emails are fine, but voice memos are always better! Thanks! On the show: Heyang, Yushun, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

The making of 'Echoes of Kuliang'

Amidst the tumultuous waves of the 20th century, the tale of Kuliang continues. Everything seems unchanged. In 1992, Betty finally arrived in the land that had captivated her husband Milton's heart. Can she find Milton's childhood playmates and fulfil his final wish?

RT presents Echoes of Kuliang - EP5: Homecoming

After a lifetime of yearning, Milton's quest to reconnect with his childhood memories ends with unfulfilled longing. Yet, his final wishes lead his wife Betty to a journey uncovering long-hidden tales of Kuliang, through a chance encounter with a Chinese student...Will this twist of fate fulfill Milton's last hopes?

RT presents Echoes of Kuliang - EP4: Questing

We reflect on the rapid evolution of vocational training from traditional classrooms to dynamic online platforms. This new form of classes offers a flexible, affordable solution, transforming the landscape of education and employment. Yet, questions about quality, accessibility, and authenticity are also worth discussing. Today, let's assess the state of digital education, exploring both its triumphs and trials in reshaping skills development. On the show: Niu Honglin, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Online skill training opens up new horizons for talent development

In 1911, as the Gardner family plans their return to America, Milton, Dashan, and Haiyan bid a heartfelt farewell beneath the old cedar tree. Their stories unfold through letters that suddenly cease...What happened to Milton during World War II? Will he ever reunite with his long-lost Chinese friends?

Who will farm in the future?

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