China's youth are rewriting romance

In this episode of Round Table, Steve is joined by Yushan and Yushun to discuss a new report on how young people in China's big cities are changing the dating landscape. They begin by exploring the Qixi Festival, often called Chinese Valentine's Day, including the legend of the weaver girl and the cowherd. The conversation shifts to the report's findings, revealing that many young people are taking a "go with the flow" approach to love, while still hoping for a partner. They analyze statistics on attitudes towards love, marriage, and the pressures of traditional timelines, and also touch on blind dating, love at first sight, and the concept of "situationships." The episode concludes by discussing how the Qixi Festival is celebrated today and how it compares to Western Valentine's Day.