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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!

Episodes

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Is Gen Z reshaping the economics of professional sports?

02 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode examines the dwindling interest of Gen Z in live sports, discussing their preference for digital and short-form content over traditional viewing experiences. As hosts delve into the evolving landscape of sports consumption, it becomes clear that while young people may participate in sports, their e...

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Why should more Chinese and Americans make friends - Interview with Carla Canales

02 Aug 2024
27m
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This podcast episode features Carla Canales, a Cultural Envoy who underscores the fundamental role of personal connections and shared narratives in nurturing cross-cultural understanding, particularly between the US and China. Through her experiences and anecdotes, Carla illustrates how music, friendship, and persevera...

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Overcoming body anxiety in summertime

01 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode addresses the pervasive issue of body anxiety as summer approaches, particularly focusing on the pressures faced by Gen Z. Despite feeling more comfortable in their skin than older generations, they grapple with contradictory messages from social media that encourage self-love while simultaneously ...

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Concert craze of 2024

01 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode examines the burgeoning live performance market in China, highlighting significant growth in concerts and diverse performance offerings driven by cultural shifts and economic factors. The hosts analyze the global implications of this trend, drawing connections to the “Taylor Swift effect,” the risi...

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Summer blockbusters and box office booms with an Olympic twist

31 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode delves into the vibrant summer movie season in Chinese cinemas, emphasizing the success of both domestic films like "Successor" and international hits such as "Deadpool and Wolverine." The discussion highlights the emotional resonance of these films with audiences while also exploring the growing t...

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Are 'Sephora Kids' turning fun into an obsession?

31 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode examines the growing trend of "Sephora Kids," focusing on the preteen obsession with skincare, influenced by social media and the pressures of beauty standards, while also highlighting the associated risks, regulatory responses, and emotional implications for young girls navigating their self-image...

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Museum fever for summer vacation

30 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode discusses the surge in museum visits in China during summer vacation, emphasizing how these institutions are evolving to attract a new generation of visitors through innovative, interactive experiences and the incorporation of technology. Listeners are encouraged to embrace cultural experiences bey...

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AI in customer service

30 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode provides an engaging exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence and customer service, highlighting its potential to improve efficiency while balancing the irreplaceable value of human interaction. Through insightful discussions and personal anecdotes, the hosts examine both the...

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How zoo animals stay cool in the heat

29 Jul 2024
26m
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This podcast episode delves into the crucial theme of animal welfare, particularly focusing on zoos' roles in conservation, especially during the heat of summer. Through discussions on the practical measures zoos implement to ensure animal comfort, the importance of responsible tourist behavior, and the conservation st...

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Costly summer holiday activities

29 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode examines the diverse perspectives on summer breaks across the globe, particularly focusing on the unique challenges that parents face in balancing leisure and educational activities for their children. It highlights the varying expectations of parents, the rising interest in skill development throu...

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Encore: Have mobile apps killed off web apps?

26 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode delves into the transformative landscape of digital interaction, highlighting the surging dominance of mobile apps over web apps, exemplified by platforms like Xianyu and Tencent QQ that have phased out their web versions. It further investigates the phenomenon of anonymous identities in Chinese so...

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Emerging sports in Paris 2024: Freestyle BMX

26 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode delves into the rising popularity of freestyle BMX as a newly recognized Olympic sport, emphasizing its thrilling and adrenaline-fueled nature while also exploring the growth of BMX in China and its implications for young athletes. The conversation shifts to the innovative recruitment trend in Chin...

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China's deepening reform in the eyes of the youths

25 Jul 2024
26m
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This podcast episode features a diverse panel of young individuals who share their insights and experiences regarding China's deepening reforms, emphasizing the harmonization of cultural, healthcare, and technological advancements. The discussion brings to light the long-term commitment to change in China, particularly...

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Emerging sports in Paris 2024: Sport climbing

25 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode delves into the rise of sport climbing as a significant Olympic sport, emphasizing its accessibility, safety, and appeal for spectators, particularly among younger generations. It highlights the cultural integration of climbing in regions like the UK and China, examines the social environment withi...

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Chinese young climate activists take actions on reducing carbon emissions

24 Jul 2024
26m
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This podcast episode delves into the multifaceted landscape of climate change, featuring insights from experts Li Wenli and Wang Hanyuan, who discuss the importance of tailored solutions for carbon reduction, democratic access to climate knowledge through AI, and the critical role communication and collaboration play i...

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Emerging sports in Paris 2024: Skateboarding

24 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode takes a deep dive into the evolution of skateboarding, from its California origins to its debut at the Olympics, showcasing young talents like Zheng Haohao and discussing the intersection of sports and sustainability as we approach Paris 2024, underlining how modernization, athlete welfare, and env...

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An international view on China's education reforms

23 Jul 2024
26m
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This podcast episode explores the developments and differences in China's education system compared to the UK. It highlights the significant reforms and improvements that China's education system has undergone, focusing on its emphasis on academic attainment and vocational education. The episode also discusses the chal...

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Breaking debuts in Paris 2024

23 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode explores the exciting debut of breakdancing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, highlighting the journey of breakdancers and the fusion of tradition and innovation in the Olympic Games and entertainment industry. It discusses the origins and evolution of breakdancing, its inclusion in the Olympic prog...

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New quality productive forces, AI, and e-commerce drive industry upgrades

22 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode features a conversation with Li Dongni, an expert in artificial intelligence applications in manufacturing, and Daniel Barbosa, a student focusing on cross-border e-commerce in China. They discuss the transformative impact of AI on industries, exemplified by an AI-driven production scheduling syste...

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2024 Olympic emerging sports

22 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode explores the exciting world of emerging Olympic sports, with a focus on the upcoming Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. It discusses the origins of the Olympics in ancient Greece and their evolution to the present day. The episode delves into the official model of the Olympics and the success of recent Ol...

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