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Round Table China
Round Table is a premier English radio/podcast show, straight from Beijing. Hear what's buzzing on the Internet and the main streets, see the latest lifestyle trends, and feel the pulse of life in China, Round Table is your golden ticket. With dynamic cultural exchanges between hosts from diverse ba...
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Decoding China's "tea fee" controversy
You've likely seen a service fee, a tip line, or even a small charge for that sealed pack of tissues. But what about a "tea fee" that's not for the po...
APEC Next Gen: tech and sustainability
Today on our special APEC Youth Series, we're joined by two distinguished voices: Chen Xiaobin, a 2025 APEC Summit delegate for young entrepreneurs an...
Double Nine: China's day to honor elders
In China, the ninth day of the ninth lunar month has always been a day to climb high, both in body and spirit. The Double Ninth Festival calls us to h...
APEC Next Gen: remaking the Asia-Pacific
Welcome to Round Table's APEC Youth Series, where we spotlight a new generation reshaping the Asia-Pacific. In this special series, we'll meet the you...
China curbs English test retakers
If college English tests were a video game, the CET-4 (College English Test-4) would be entry-level and the CET-6, hero mode. While some players pass...
Wigs are all the rage！
They call it "the most fake business in China,"yet it's never been more real. From the workshops of Xuchang to TikTok screens worldwide, strands of ha...
The male makeup moment has arrived
The traditional bar of soap is being replaced by serums, sunscreen, and makeup. Men's grooming is in the midst of a profound transformation, with mark...
Prescribing China's online health future
The October 2025 launch of a new online platform's healthcare venture marks a significant acceleration in the digital transformation of China's medica...
China's youth embrace renting
The old dream was built on ownership: a house for security, a car for status. But China's younger generation is trading that dream for a new kind of f...
UN 80 Series: the power of youth
October 24th, is United Nations Day, and we're wrapping up our special series with a grand finale. Here on Round Table, Heyang is joined by Dong Xiaom...
China's booming MICE market
China's MICE sector is back, bigger than predicted. As the world flocks back, what's driving its stunning rebound? And how is China masterfully fusing...
UN 80 Series: a healthier, equal future
International cooperation transcends strategic interests; it's about creating tangible improvements in people's daily lives. In the second installment...
Is the smart blackboard a smart move?
Remember the screech of chalk on a blackboard? In China, that sound has been replaced by the silent glow of electronic screens. This multi-billion dol...
Reimagining the UN for a new generation
Eighty years after its founding, the United Nations' mission remains as vital as ever. But is it still relevant to younger generations? In this first...
Are hospitals....cool?
Hospitals were once dreaded places of slow time and harsh disinfectant. Now, a wellness revolution is transforming them into destinations young people...
Youth Hubs assist grads in getting started
Every generation has its "first step into society." For today's youth, that step often begins far from home, in cities where dreams are tall but rent...
Is the future of AI on your face?
We've been promised the future would be on our faces. Now, a new wave of AI glasses is testing whether the technology can finally live up to its grand...
When your car makes money for you
What if your car could do more than just save you money on gas? Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is transforming electric vehicles from simple transpo...
Young couples rewrite the wedding rulebook
What if a wedding swapped the grand ballroom for a favorite local spot? We're diving into how Gen Z is rewriting the rules, creating celebrations that...
Delivery riders given right to refuse
We've all wished for a 'block' button on a difficult client. Well, for delivery riders in China, that fantasy is now real. A major platform is giving...
Encore: Troubles & triumphs of travel photography
Travel photography first became a dream service for newlyweds almost a decade ago. Over time, it's also grown popular with families with kids and indi...
Encore: Women are gaming's powerful new players
The global gaming industry, now larger than film and music combined, generates over $184 billion. Women make up nearly half of all gamers worldwide, p...
The AI comic drama boom
China's media landscape is shifting focus from traditional studios to artificial intelligence. The rapid ascent of "comic dramas," short form and auto...
Care service vouchers for the elderly
Imagine the physical, emotional, and financial weight of caring for an aging parent with significant disabilities. This July, China launched a new sub...
China's short video apps get a makeover
Your short-form video app is having an identity crisis. One moment you're watching a viral clip, the next you're thrust into a live video chat with a...
The rise of skyward adventures
Forget the guidebooks—the new travel itinerary is written in the stars. "Stargazing tourism" is booming, but why? We explore why travelers are now cha...
Rethinking the traditional classroom
Chalk, test, grade, repeat. But what if school got a makeover? Out goes the one-size-fits-all lecture; in comes co-teaching, flipped classrooms, and "...
China unveils world's new tallest bridge
If you've ever felt your stomach drop looking down from a tall building, imagine driving across a bridge nearly twice the height of the Eiffel Tower....
Women in science: progress, power, and the stories we tell
Women in science have shattered barriers and redefined possibility—yet the path forward demands even greater strides. Join Heyang in conversation with...
Your supermarket is now a restuarant
The age-old experience of shopping for groceries is being redefined, as supermarkets evolve into sophisticated food halls. With the line between resta...
Women in music: excellence in arts and academia
What does it mean to lead as a woman today? As the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women prepares to convene in Beijing, the story of Dr. Lin Li offers a c...
Women in entrepreneurship: passion, purpose, and planet
How does an expedition to Antarctica prepare someone to lead a sustainability venture in Beijing? Round Table's Heyang sits down with Songqiao Yao, th...
Record travel during holiday week
As China's National Day holiday wraps up, we look back at a week defined by massive movement, packed tourist spots, and a surge in consumer spending....
Classic - Discovering Guizhou: The Guitar Fanatic
In Zheng'an County, Guizhou province, a thriving guitar manufacturing industry has emerged, supplying major international brands and providing thousan...
Classic - Discovering Guizhou: The Red Hot recipe
Guizhou Province has long been known for its rugged landscapes and ethnic diversity, but today, it's making headlines for something else: the red hot...
Classic - Discovering Guizhou: Miao culture extravaganza
What do spicy peppers, handmade guitars, and green cities have in common? Guizhou. In our new on-the-ground mini-series ChinaHorizons, we invite you t...
Classic - Heritage in motion: Xizang's living traditions
With the digital preservation of the Potala Palace, and the growing popularity of Xizang style carpets, incense and handmade paper among young consume...
Classic - Highland industries, high-quality future
From smart ranching to vegetable greenhouses, from cold-chain logistics to cross-border trade… We take a look at Xizang's industrial transformation an...
Classic - Xinjiang's cultural heritage in new light
In Xinjiang, ancient traditions are not frozen in time but are dynamically evolving. This episode explores how daily life in the millennia-old Kashi A...
Classic - Xinjiang's modern industry makeover
The story of Xinjiang's industry is no longer just about sweet grapes and cotton fields. This episode travels from high tech cotton farms where AI and...