Bikes, gear & glory

In this episode of Round Table, Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Gao Junya discuss the resurgence of cycling in China as a fitness trend and lifestyle statement, highlighting the associated consumption and the evolving culture around the sport, including specialized services and social media influence. They also explore the contrasting naming trends in Japan, where the government is tightening rules on "Kira Kira" names, versus China, where naming trends reflect social changes and cultural movements, from patriotic names after the establishment of the People's Republic to more poetic and novel-inspired names among the younger generation.