Round Table China

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Recipe for a perfect relationship!

This podcast episode discusses romantic relationships and the changing trends in celebrity-driven store exploration videos. The hosts debate the six key ingredients for a successful relationship, contrasting a therapist's perspective with their own experiences and observations of modern couples. They then analyze the...

Beauty in the buildings of urban spaces

Beijing: History's heart, modernity's pulse

This Round Table podcast episode focuses on Beijing, exploring its blend of ancient history and modern development. The hosts, along with two guests who have lived in Beijing for extended periods, discuss their initial expectations versus reality, highlighting the city's diverse neighborhoods and the surprising lack o...

Sea Driven: China's coastal cities thrive

Transform your workstation, transform your mood

This podcast discusses the growing trend in China of young office workers using desk ornaments as "emotional stabilizers" to relieve stress and personalize their workspace. The hosts and guests explore popular examples, such as figurines and plants with punny names related to stress relief, and discuss the market's gr...

Chongqing's ascent to the Trillion-Yuan club

Is your boss the real burnout?

This podcast discusses workplace burnout, identifying its causes and offering solutions. The hosts explore Christina Maslach's three-dimensional model of burnout (exhaustion, cynicism, ineffectiveness) and the role of management styles in contributing to employee emotional fatigue. Examples of problematic boss behavi...

Hangzhou's startup surge!

Revenge Quitting: Silent quitting's angry cousin

This Roundtable podcast episode discusses the contrasting trends of "revenge quitting" in North America and more reserved resignation approaches in China. The hosts and guests analyze the "revenge quitting" phenomenon, citing statistics on its prevalence (4% planning, 17% having done so previously) and the demographic...

Nezha's success puts Chengdu in the spotlight

Will PE teacher policy 'level up' field?

This podcast discusses China's new policies aimed at improving the quality and quantity of physical education (PE) teachers in primary and secondary schools. The hosts and guests analyze the policies, highlighting the goal of ensuring equal treatment for PE teachers compared to other subject teachers and addressing th...

Is online dating dis-app-earing?

This podcast discusses the declining popularity of dating apps among Gen Z in the US and UK, contrasting this trend with the continued growth of the dating app market in China. The panelists explore reasons for this shift, including the perceived shallowness of some apps, the fear of rejection, and the rise of alterna...

Blooming Market for Nianxiao Flowers

This Round Table podcast episode discusses the booming Nianxiao flower market in China, focusing on the increasing popularity of these flowers beyond the traditional Spring Festival season. The hosts explore changing consumer trends, noting a shift towards younger demographics purchasing flowers online for everyday en...

Smart Governance: Shenzhen's AI Push

Annoying strangers? Here's what to do!

This Round Table podcast episode features a co-hosted discussion centered around listener questions. The first segment addresses a listener's heartfelt message to her sister, prompting the hosts to discuss the challenges and support found in sibling relationships. The second segment tackles a listener's frustration w...

Why are winter veggies so affordable?

Vegas Hotel: AI-powered luxury awaits!

This Round Table podcast episode discusses the upcoming Otonomus AI-powered hotel in Las Vegas, exploring whether AI-driven luxury is truly desirable for travelers. The hosts debate the pros and cons of an entirely AI-run hotel experience, contrasting the potential for personalized service with concerns about data pri...

All aboard China's elderly-friendly trains!

Familiar strangers: Campus life's new paradox

This podcast discusses the increasing disconnect among university students, exploring whether the phenomenon of "familiar strangers" on campus is more prevalent in China or the West. The hosts and guests compare and contrast campus life in China (characterized by close-knit dormitory living) and Canada/the UK (where i...