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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 roundtablepodcast@qq.com. Let the fun begin!
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 roundtablepodcast@qq.com. Let the fun begin!
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The internet is filled with promises that weight loss can be hacked through timing tricks and radical diets. But behind the glossy success stories, doctors are seeing a dangerous reality: emergency visits and broken metabolisms from plans lifted from social media, not science. It's time to separate the fast fixes from the facts, and explore why a responsible, long-term approach to health looks nothing like what the algorithm rewards. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan
From Singapore’s magical coding for a cleaner world to Brazil’s green policy shifts... There is a lot that young people can do in our common quest for sustainability. Find out more about efforts to tackle one of the biggest challenges of our times in a new episode of #GlobalSouthNextGen: Voices and Visions.
Guests:
Ian Chew, Founder and CEO of Greenie Web, Singapore
Douglas Ferreira, international relations coordinator of Worker's Party Youth, Brazil
Forget the restaurants. The most authentic meal in China might just be in a government canteen. As these buildings open their doors to the public, serving up real food at real prices, public service is getting a new meaning. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Xingyu
As a young person, how to ensure decision-makers would hear our perspectives? How to spark real changes to the issues we care about? How to get on to the global stage to share our ideas? Join us for #GlobalSouthNextGen: Voices and Visions, to discover how young people around the world make their voices heard and shape the future.
Guests:
-Hannah Hopper, the Chair of the South African Youth for International Diplomacy (SAYID).
-Himadrish Suwan, Chairman of the Confederation of Young Leaders of India
-Azizuddin Ahmad, Executive Secretary, Asian Youth Council
The fight for a library chair in China is no small matter. It's a real-time stress test of our public spaces, revealing the delicate balance between offering sanctuary for all and catering to personal demands. / Round Table's Happy Place (17:25). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan.
The story of climate change is no longer a distant forecast; as COP30 reminds us, it is written in the fate of our world's forests, the acidity of our oceans, and the livelihoods of billions. And in this unfolding story, China's climate commitments are becoming pivotal chapters, adding both decisive weight and a sense of achievable hope. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun.
Remember when a perfect avocado was a special splurge? That idea is getting a major upgrade. In China, "fruit freedom" is turning yesterday's luxuries into today's everyday staples, powered by a revolution in smart tech and digital supply chains. So what does this new era of affordable abundance mean for the future of our food? / Why do more young people prefer eating at KTVs (12:42)? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Xingyu
Forget the shopping livestreams that once flooded your feed. In China, a new digital courtroom is in session, where lawyers dispense immediate advice to millions online. This revolution offers unprecedented access, sidestepping traditional firms. But this instant justice comes with a price, sparking urgent debates about the ethics of legal counsel at the speed of a click. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Xingyu
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 fundamental expectation of feeling safe and clean away from home is being questioned by ordinary people who just want peace of mind. / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com (16:20). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan
A newfound appreciation for local dialects is growing on China's university campuses. Recent surveys reveal that an overwhelming majority of students are interested in these regional tongues and want to help preserve them. This interest has sparked practical action, and students are now at the forefront of a movement to weave these ancient linguistic threads into the fabric of modern life. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan
Across the world, people are growing unexpectedly self-conscious about the tiny sounds and pauses that sneak into our speech. These filler words are universal, ancient, and deeply human. So why have they suddenly become a source of linguistic insecurity? / The problem with maybe (16:45). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan.
University public courses often live in extremes: they are either profoundly inspiring or profoundly forgettable. What separates the lecture you dreaded from the class you never wanted to end? How can universities make these foundational courses more meaningful, more memorable, and more worthy of a student's time and attention? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun.
Beyond the lecture halls, a new campus ecosystem thrives online. Student we-media creators are building their brands from dorm rooms, navigating the pull of academic demands against the allure of digital fame. Their growing follower counts bring a hidden calculus of costs that weighs on their studies, their mental well-being, and the quiet of shared living spaces. / Motivational Monday (18:24)! On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
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 redefine not only its own technological frontier, but the entire global digital landscape. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
Viral memes and opaque online phrases now weave through classroom discussions and office conversations. While educators note distracted students and parents fret over shrinking vocabularies, linguists point to the gradual fading of nuance in everyday speech. As abbreviated expressions increasingly stand in for complex thought, we are left to wonder what is ultimately lost when shortcuts replace substance. / Round Table's Happy Place (17:22)! On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun
Humanoid robots are capturing global attention, moving from Shanghai's assembly lines to viral videos out of Silicon Valley. Yet for every genuine breakthrough, a cleverly engineered demo seems designed solely for investor buzz. With China pushing for mass production by 2025 and global rivals close behind, the world is waiting to see when these machines will finally become a practical part of our daily lives. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun
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 on ghost kitchens, a significant move for consumer safety and market transparency. / Is cash cringe (15:56)? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
1The rise of EVs in China is accelerating an automotive design revolution. While innovations such as frunks and zero-gravity seats redefine the cabin experience, they simultaneously ignite a critical global debate concerning their inherent safety implications. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com. / If you've noticed friends sharing "temple-style" meals or vibrant plant-based hot pots online, you're witnessing a national shift. Plant-based dining has blossomed into one of China's most dynamic food trends, captivating far more than just vegetarians. From students to CEOs, a growing movement is embracing lighter, greener meals (09:41). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Laiming
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 deliberate slowdown. With new regulations taking effect this autumn, the focus has shifted from explosive growth to long-term stability. The Chinese Athletics Association is prioritizing safety and professionalism over sheer speed, leaving the entire industry to wonder what happens when an economy built on momentum is suddenly told to slow down. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Laiming
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Hi! I just wanted to say I found an error/issue: This episode's audio doesn't match what the episode's description says it's about. The audio sounds like an identical duplicate of the previous episode's audio. Guess someone made a mistake uploading the audio file... I hope this problem can be resolved soon as I really wanted to listen to this episode! Thanks in advance :)
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