This panel discussion podcast, Round Table, focuses on current events and cultural exchanges, primarily concerning China. The first segment discusses the influx of American TikTok users ("TikTok refugees") to the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu due to potential TikTok bans in the US, highlighting the surprisingly warm welcome and cross-cultural interactions. The second segment explores the question of whether grandparents should be financially compensated for childcare, comparing policies and cultural norms in Sweden, the US, the UK, Australia, and China. A key example is Sweden's new law allowing grandparents to receive paid parental leave for childcare. The podcast concludes by emphasizing the unexpected friendships forming on Xiaohongshu and the ongoing debate surrounding grandparent compensation for childcare.
