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!
In this episode of Round Table, Niu Honglin, Steve, and Yushan discuss the CET-4 and CET-6 English proficiency exams in China, including their role in higher education and job markets, and the recent restrictions on retakes. They explore whether repeated test-taking reflects a genuine desire for improvement or academic...
In this episode of Round Table, Steve, Yushan, and Yushun discuss the growing trend of men's skincare and cosmetics. They explore the shift in attitudes towards men using cosmetics, the significant growth in the men's beauty market in China, and the impact of social media on this trend. The panel also examines how trad...
In this episode of Round Table, Niu Honglin, Steve, and Yushan discuss the rising trend of renting among China's younger generation. They explore how renting is becoming a smarter and lighter way to live, extending beyond necessities like apartments and bikes to include medical devices and sports cameras. The conversat...
In this episode of Round Table, host Heyang interviews Dr. Dong Xiaoman, who shares her experiences working with the United Nations Office for Project Services and the UN Youth Office. Xiaoman discusses her early interest in justice and fairness, her work in integrating Chinese perspectives into UN discourse, including...
In this episode of Round Table, Steve, Fei Fei, and Yushun discuss the resurgence of China's MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry, highlighting its growth, the factors driving it, and its strategic importance for regional economies and cultural exchange. They then transition to the topic o...
In this episode of Round Table, Steve, Yushan, and Yushun discuss the growing trend of electronic blackboards in Chinese classrooms, weighing the benefits of enhanced visuals and interactive learning against parental concerns about children's eyesight and potential overuse. They explore the market size, key players, an...
In this episode of Round Table, Niu Honglin, along with Steve and Xingyu, explore the evolving landscape of hospitals in China, where they are increasingly becoming lifestyle destinations offering services like skincare treatments, massages, and healthy snacks infused with traditional Chinese medicine. They discuss the...
In this episode of Round Table, Steve, Yushan, and Yushun discuss the rise of AI smart glasses, examining their potential to replace smartphones and become mainstream. They explore the latest features, such as real-time language translation, object recognition, and convenient photo/video capturing, while also consideri...
In this episode of Round Table, Steve, Yushun, and Yushan discuss the evolving trends in Gen Z weddings, contrasting them with traditional Chinese weddings. They explore how modern couples are personalizing their weddings, opting for unconventional venues and DIY elements, and simplifying traditional rituals. The conve...
In this episode of Round Table, Steve, along with Yushun and Yushan, discusses a new feature being piloted by a major food delivery platform in China, Meituan, which allows riders to block unreasonably difficult customers. The feature enables riders to rate and block customers within 48 hours of completing an order, an...
In this episode of Round Table, Heyang, along with Steve and Yushan, discuss the booming yet turbulent travel photography industry in China, focusing on the financial struggles of major player BoJue and the industry's challenges like hidden fees and high costs. They explore potential solutions, such as lighter business...
The Round Table podcast episode discusses the rise of AI-generated comic dramas in China, highlighting their short format, dramatic content, and rapid production pace. The hosts, Steve, Yushan, and Guo Yan, explore the definition of comic dramas, their popularity based on viewing statistics, and their potential for ove...
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