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 backgrounds, we take you on a journey deep into modern China. We invite you to join our conversation! Shoot us an email or a voice memo at [email protected]. Let the fun begin!
The podcast episode examines the serious implications of office gossip, highlighting a case where a disgruntled ex-employee faced legal repercussions for defaming a former female colleague in a mass email. It emphasizes that words have power and can cause real harm, advocating for stricter consequences for rumor-monger...
The podcast explores the rising trend of ultra-short online dramas featuring child actors in mature roles and China's new regulations to protect these young performers. It highlights the popularity of these dramas, driven by novelty and the fatigue of adult-led content, with children as young as four portraying charact...
The podcast episode explores the Yangtze River Economic Belt's (YREB) role as a logistics powerhouse and its impact on China's economy. The discussion highlights the shift in the region's management philosophy towards prioritizing ecological preservation over rapid industrial expansion. The YREB's contribution to the n...
The podcast examines the 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River, implemented to revitalize the river's ecosystem. The discussion highlights the recovery of native fish species and the finless porpoise population, attributing this success to the fishing ban and pollution control measures. Before the ban, overfishing a...
The podcast explores the frustrations and conveniences of university smart campus apps, questioning whether these apps are genuinely helpful or create digital fatigue. It highlights a survey revealing that while 64% of students recognize the convenience of campus apps, 94% find them annoying due to excessive ads, insta...
The podcast examines two main topics: concerns about the safety and quality of strawberries and the trend of the quantified self. Regarding strawberries, the discussion addresses the recurring online panic about their size and the alleged use of swelling agents, with experts and farmers debunking these claims by explai...
The podcast episode introduces a new segment, "The Full Circle," which aims to find surprising connections between seemingly unrelated stories from the week's previous episodes. This inaugural edition links a discussion on Himalayan pink salt, the restoration of Beijing's Hall of Mental Cultivation, and the phenomenon ...
The podcast explores China's National Action Plan to promote green consumption through a point system incentivizing eco-friendly behavior. The discussion highlights how the plan aims to transform environmental protection into tangible rewards, such as credits or points redeemable for everyday goods. Examples from Wuhan...
The podcast explores the phenomenon of the "performative male" on social media, questioning the line between genuine self-expression and curated online personas. It examines how men, particularly those in creative or intellectual fields, use carefully staged images and virtue signaling to gain social or romantic capita...
The podcast episode "Round Table" explores two distinct topics: the reopening of the Hall of Mental Cultivation in Beijing's Forbidden City after a decade-long restoration, and the phenomenon of "retroactive jealousy" in relationships, fueled by social media. Regarding the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the speakers discu...
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