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!
The hosts of Round Table discuss the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing, highlighting its focus on robots that interact with humans on an emotional level. They cover the conference's location in Beijing's "Robot Valley," the international organizations involved, and the various forums, expos, and competitions. The ...
The Round Table podcast episode discusses the recent trend of women leaving the workforce in the U.S. and China, comparing the challenges and barriers in both countries. The conversation begins with the "she-cession" during the pandemic, followed by a "she-exit" due to return-to-office mandates and childcare issues in ...
The Round Table podcast discusses the 12th World Games in Chengdu, China, highlighting its unique features, such as being the first time the event is hosted on the Chinese mainland and having a record number of athletes from various countries. The panel explores the diverse range of sports, including niche and traditio...
In this episode of Round Table's "China Horizons," Laiming, Xinyu, and Niu Honglin explore the cultural landscape of Xizang (Tibet), focusing on the integration of tradition and modernity. They discuss the Jibun Gang Art Center in Lhasa, a renovated historical site now hosting art exhibitions and cultural activities. T...
The Round Table podcast episode features Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Yushan discussing two main topics. First, they address a listener's question about feeling pressure from colleagues, offering advice based on personal experiences and emphasizing self-acceptance and individual pace. Second, they delve into the trend o...
The Round Table podcast episode discusses the increasing adoption of AI in pig farming in China, moving from traditional, labor-intensive, and often unsanitary pig farms to data-driven, automated ecosystems. AI tools, including smart sensors, voice and image recognition, and biometric sensors, are used to monitor tempe...
The Round Table podcast discusses Shenzhen's new policy of "failure tolerance" in state-funded research, which aims to encourage innovation by removing penalties for researchers who fail despite acting responsibly. The hosts, Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Li Yi, explore the reasons behind Shenzhen's pioneering move, the ...
In this episode of Round Table, Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Li Yi discuss the realities behind apprenticeships in China, focusing on the blurred lines between genuine training and exploitation. They analyze legal cases where employers misused the apprentice title to avoid labor contracts, highlighting the importance of...
In this episode of Round Table, Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Yushan discuss Australia's proposed ban on social media for individuals under 16, including YouTube, and compare it to China's approach to online minor protection. They explore the debate around whether video platforms qualify as social media and the potential...
The Round Table podcast discusses China's new nationwide childcare subsidy program, offering 3,600 yuan per child annually for families with children under three. The panel explores the details of the subsidy, its financial impact, and the broader context of China's declining birth rates and aging population. They anal...
The Round Table podcast episode discusses Shanghai's initiative to renovate and repurpose its numerous office buildings due to high vacancy rates and changing business needs in the post-pandemic world. The hosts, Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Gao Junya, explore the reasons behind this push, including outdated designs, ag...
In this episode of Round Table, Heyang, along with Steve Hatherly and Gao Junya, delve into the burgeoning world of ultra-short video dramas, a content format originating in China that has exploded in popularity both domestically and internationally. The discussion covers the reasons behind their addictiveness, the fin...
Round Table is a podcast featuring Heyang, Yushan, and Steve, who discuss current affairs and trending topics. In this episode, they delve into three main subjects: the Chikungunya virus, including its symptoms, spread, and preventative measures; the surprising science behind artificial sweeteners, particularly sucralo...
In a panel discussion, Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Yushan analyze JD.com's new venture: a takeout restaurant in Beijing where robots cook the food. They discuss the restaurant's unique features, such as transparent kitchens and live-streamed food preparation, designed to build consumer trust and address food safety con...
The Round Table podcast episode features Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Ding Heng discussing two main topics. First, they respond to listener voice memos, including one from Meixi about the One Voice Children's Choir performing "The Echoes of Kulian" in China, and another from Wesley about navigating the complexities of b...
In this episode of Round Table, Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Ding Heng discuss the challenges and potential solutions surrounding age-friendly technology. They highlight the high abandonment rate of smart devices designed for the elderly, pointing out that many products focus on health monitoring while seniors need solu...
In this episode of Round Table, Steve, Niu Honglin, and Yushun discuss the emergence of tipping culture in China, sparked by a hotpot chain allowing direct tips via QR codes on uniforms, and the potential implications of adopting this Western custom, considering cultural norms, salary expectations, and consumer percept...
In a panel discussion from Beijing, Round Table addresses new nationwide rental regulations in China set to take effect in September. The speakers, including Steve Hatherly, Yushan, and Niu Honglin, discuss the current state of China's rental market, highlighting issues such as misleading listings, deposit disputes, an...
In this episode of Round Table, Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Yushun delve into the concept of invisible habits, those routines deeply embedded in our subconscious that shape our daily lives without us even realizing it. They explore how these habits, driven by the brain's efficiency mechanisms, differ from conscious goa...
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