Are hospitals....cool?

In this episode of Round Table, Niu Honglin, along with Steve and Xingyu, explore the evolving landscape of hospitals in China, where they are increasingly becoming lifestyle destinations offering services like skincare treatments, massages, and healthy snacks infused with traditional Chinese medicine. They discuss the motivations behind this trend, including hospitals seeking additional revenue and aiming to appeal to younger customers. The conversation then shifts to "performance dining," a growing trend among young Chinese foodies that combines dining with theatrical performances and Instagrammable moments. The hosts discuss different levels of performance dining, from hot pot restaurants with noodle stretching performances to immersive experiences based on classical Chinese literature, and debate whether the food is still worth the show. They analyze why young people are drawn to these experiences, citing the desire for emotional value, novelty, and social media content, while also acknowledging the existence of introverts who prefer quiet dining experiences.