Have you ever thought seriously about how to get the most out of your travels? Some young people in China have found a very effective way. They are traveling special force style. What does it mean (01:53)? / Is graffiti art or vandalism (27:36)?  / Young people seeking companions, even if just for temporarily partnership (43:49). On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Why are young people traveling 'special forces style'?

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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!
 
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On the show: Heyang, Yushun, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

The making of 'Echoes of Kuliang'

Dear listeners, get ready for an encore as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the year! We can find on the market these days potato chips developed supposedly by some institutes or academies of agricultural sciences. Are these really healthier and tastier than the regular brand-name chips from the supermarket? / Let's take a look at some counter-intuitive ways that may help you better recover from work and New Year celebrations (17:20). On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly

Encore: A novel bite of agricultural-university snacks

Dear listeners, get ready for an encore as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the year! In the height of winter, the Weiming Lake ice rink on the campus of Peking University is open to all skating enthusiasts. With spring, the cherry blossoms of Wuhan University attract millions of visitors both locally and from across the country. There are a lot of pros and cons for universities to open their campuses to the general public, and is there a right or wrong answer to the question: should university campuses stay open? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly

Encore: How open should campuses be to the public?

Dear listeners, get ready for an encore as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the year! The digital economy has created many jobs previously unheard of. In fact, many of us outsiders to the industry still don't know the ins and outs of these new professions in streaming, ecommerce and Multi-Channel Networks, or MCNs. / Static can be a clingy nuisance in our lives, especially in the dry winter season. Should we bother to do something about it (20:37)? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

Encore: Digital economy creates new jobs!

Dear listeners, get ready for an encore as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the year! Zero-waste lifestyle came to people's attention a few years ago when online influencers showed us how to minimize waste. Their methodology, although rather extreme in some people's opinion, has proven that zero-waste is possible at the individual level. Meanwhile, on a wider scale, a growing number of Chinese cities and rural areas are trying to overcome even more challenges to reduce waste. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

Why are young people traveling 'special forces style'?

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