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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 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!

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Shanghai's on-demand bus routes!

27 May 2025
22m
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The Round Table podcast features Heyang, Yushan, and Steve Hatherly discussing two main topics. The first topic explores Shanghai's new initiative allowing commuters to suggest and vote on new bus routes via an app, potentially reshaping public transport by optimizing bus usage and catering to specific community needs....

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Credit blacklists: Fair or excessive?

27 May 2025
30m
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Resurgence of small screen phones?

26 May 2025
23m
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In this episode of Round Table, Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Yushun discuss the resurgence of small-screen phones, examining the shifting consumer preferences and technological advancements driving this trend. They explore the definitions of "small screen" in iOS and Android, analyze the Chinese market's unique demand f...

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Retirees return to school!

26 May 2025
25m
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The price of productivity: China's latest occupational diseases uncovered

23 May 2025
25m
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In this episode of Round Table, Niu Honglin, along with Laiming and Yushan, discuss the evolving landscape of workplace health, focusing on the recent recognition of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as official occupational illnesses in China. They explore the implications of this ...

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Small cities big spenders

23 May 2025
27m
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Conscious unbossing? Gen Z doesn't want the promotion.

22 May 2025
22m
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In this episode of Round Table, Heyang, Yushun, and Josh Cotterill discuss two main topics: the trend of Gen Z employees consciously avoiding promotions and the phenomenon of viral internet songs. The first segment explores why many young professionals are shying away from leadership roles, citing concerns about mental...

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Academic degrees. The longer it takes, the better?

22 May 2025
29m
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Informal adoptive kinship for eldercare?

21 May 2025
22m
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The Round Table podcast episode discusses "Ren Gan Qin Yang Lao," a Chinese social media trend involving young people forming supportive, non-biological kinship relationships with older adults for companionship and care, potentially in exchange for financial support or assets. The hosts explore its similarities to West...

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Chinese tea brands go public

21 May 2025
30m
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Love, Scripted. LARP meets '520'!

20 May 2025
21m
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Round Table discusses two main topics: the popularity of "Wu Arling" (May 20th) as an unofficial Valentine's Day in China and the resurgence of live-action role-playing games (LARP) with romantic themes. The panel explores the cultural nuances of expressing love in China versus Western cultures, the commercial aspects ...

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Home, quality home

20 May 2025
30m
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Contact lenses: from practical to trendy?

19 May 2025
20m
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This episode explores China's booming contact lens market and the debate around the optimal time to drink coffee. The discussion begins with an overview of the contact lens market, highlighting its expected growth to $2.7 billion by 2025, driven significantly by the popularity of colored lenses among Gen Z. Against the...

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School apathy. Have teens stopped caring?

19 May 2025
31m
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International Museum Day 2025: "The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities."

16 May 2025
12m
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This episode explores the significance of International Museum Day and the evolving role of museums in contemporary society. Against the backdrop of International Museum Day, observed annually around May 18th since 1977, the discussion highlights China's active participation, with the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing host...

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RT presents Echoes of Her, Part 2.

16 May 2025
38m
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Spring and autumn breaks for Chinese kids?

15 May 2025
12m
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This episode explores the implementation and implications of spring and autumn breaks for primary and secondary school students in China. The discussion begins with an overview of the policy, noting its origins in Hangzhou in 2004 and its aim to reduce academic pressure and promote experiential learning. The hosts deta...

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RT presents Echoes of Her - part 1

15 May 2025
38m
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More digital nomads return to their hometowns

14 May 2025
23m
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This episode explores the evolving trend of digital nomads in China, focusing on the shift from traditional tourist hotspots to smaller hometowns and counties. Against the backdrop of rising living costs and global inflation, many young Chinese professionals are returning to their roots, seeking financial relief and a ...

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The outdoor leisure boom

14 May 2025
28m
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