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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 ba...
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Do you bring your own hotel sheets?
A hotel should be a sanctuary for rest. Yet many travelers now feel a flicker of doubt at the sight of a provided towel or the hotel bed. The fundamen...
China's youth leading a dialect revival
A newfound appreciation for local dialects is growing on China's university campuses. Recent surveys reveal that an overwhelming majority of students...
Like, um, let's talk about filler words
Across the world, people are growing unexpectedly self-conscious about the tiny sounds and pauses that sneak into our speech. These filler words are u...
The value of university free electives
University public courses often live in extremes: they are either profoundly inspiring or profoundly forgettable. What separates the lecture you dread...
The dorm room influencer dilemma
Beyond the lecture halls, a new campus ecosystem thrives online. Student we-media creators are building their brands from dorm rooms, navigating the p...
The AI+ blueprint for China and the world
At Beijing's 2025 Global AI+ Conference, the future of AI is being shaped today. The big question is how China's distinct model of AI integration will...
Do we need to stop speaking in memes?
Viral memes and opaque online phrases now weave through classroom discussions and office conversations. While educators note distracted students and p...
Humanoid home robots are getting closer
Humanoid robots are capturing global attention, moving from Shanghai's assembly lines to viral videos out of Silicon Valley. Yet for every genuine bre...
Apps may now label restaurants "Takeout-Only"
The convenience of one-click ordering often obscures a meal's origin. New regulations in China address this directly, requiring a "No Dine-In" label o...
The flip side of EV innovation
The rise of EVs in China is accelerating an automotive design revolution. While innovations such as frunks and zero-gravity seats redefine the cabin e...
From plant to plate: China's healthy dining wave
Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com. / If you've noticed friends sharing "temple-style" meals or vibrant pla...
Marathons run into new rules
China's marathon boom, which brought millions of runners and billions in revenue to the streets of the country's biggest cities, is now facing a delib...
All aboard the pet express!
This year, China's high-speed rail system began welcoming a new kind of passenger: the four-legged kind. A pilot program for pet consignment launched...
The new Double Eleven: smarter, faster, global
Seventeen years after its debut, China's Double Eleven shopping festival no longer roars with the same frenzy of flashing deals and sleepless nights....
Ghosting the family group chat
The family group chat has entered its awkward phase. Designed for connection, it now often manufactures obligation, leading to a wave of quiet mutinie...
Greater Bay Area lights up National Games
This November, the 15th National Games will electrify Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao with a wave of renewed energy. As the nation's elite athletes co...
Cubicle mate soulmates
Move over, dating apps. The most reliable connection in your life could be the colleague seated next to you—the one who has endured your cringiest pre...
The retiree shopping spree
Recent media reports identify Shanghai's elderly as a major mall consumer group. This often-overlooked demographic now dominates weekday foot traffic,...
Your next chef is a robot
In bustling kitchens across China, steam rises and pans fly, yet no one breaks a sweat. The chef is made of steel. Across the country, robotic cooks a...
The global surge in Chinese language learning
In classrooms from Nairobi to online forums in Berlin, a new wave of learners is embracing Mandarin. Their goal is not to pass examinations but to eng...
Table for one! China's solo dining trend
China now has more than 125 million one-person households, fueling the rapid growth of the solo dining market. Restaurants are responding with mini ho...
CIIE 2025: where global markets connect
In an era of redefined global supply chains, the China International Import Expo stands as a testament to the enduring power of openness. With its str...
D-I-Why? When saving money costs more
There's a certain allure to the idea of doing it yourself, a promise of simplicity and satisfaction. Yet, what begins as a straightforward endeavor ca...
Pilot program bypasses high school entrance exam
For students in China, the high-pressure race toward the "Zhongkao" defines their early youth. Now, a pilot program in Chengdu is eliminating this dec...
The murky ethics of digital resurrection
Digital resurrection has arrived, but its ethics are dangerously unclear. The recent use of a recreated scholar to promote tea brought about a questio...
China raises civil service age limit
The 'Curse of 35,' a notorious career barrier, is officially under attack. In a major policy reversal, the government has lifted the age restriction f...
Why do we love to be scared?
Why are we drawn to what scares us? A new report has a surprising answer: horror is self-care. We break down the science of how a monster on the scree...
What to expect from APEC 2025
From October 31st to November 1st, many of the world's most influential leaders are convening in South Korea for the APEC summit, united by a shared o...
Decoding China's "tea fee" controversy
You've likely seen a service fee, a tip line, or even a small charge for that sealed pack of tissues. But what about a "tea fee" that's not for the po...
APEC Next Gen: tech and sustainability
Today on our special APEC Youth Series, we're joined by two distinguished voices: Chen Xiaobin, a 2025 APEC Summit delegate for young entrepreneurs an...
Double Nine: China's day to honor elders
In China, the ninth day of the ninth lunar month has always been a day to climb high, both in body and spirit. The Double Ninth Festival calls us to h...
APEC Next Gen: remaking the Asia-Pacific
Welcome to Round Table's APEC Youth Series, where we spotlight a new generation reshaping the Asia-Pacific. In this special series, we'll meet the you...
China curbs English test retakers
If college English tests were a video game, the CET-4 (College English Test-4) would be entry-level and the CET-6, hero mode. While some players pass...
Wigs are all the rage！
They call it "the most fake business in China,"yet it's never been more real. From the workshops of Xuchang to TikTok screens worldwide, strands of ha...
The male makeup moment has arrived
The traditional bar of soap is being replaced by serums, sunscreen, and makeup. Men's grooming is in the midst of a profound transformation, with mark...
Prescribing China's online health future
The October 2025 launch of a new online platform's healthcare venture marks a significant acceleration in the digital transformation of China's medica...
China's youth embrace renting
The old dream was built on ownership: a house for security, a car for status. But China's younger generation is trading that dream for a new kind of f...
UN 80 Series: the power of youth
October 24th, is United Nations Day, and we're wrapping up our special series with a grand finale. Here on Round Table, Heyang is joined by Dong Xiaom...
China's booming MICE market
China's MICE sector is back, bigger than predicted. As the world flocks back, what's driving its stunning rebound? And how is China masterfully fusing...
UN 80 Series: a healthier, equal future
International cooperation transcends strategic interests; it's about creating tangible improvements in people's daily lives. In the second installment...