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Round Table China

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!

Episodes

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CNY Special: Spring Festival spending spree!

03 Feb 2025
24m
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This panel discussion explores Spring Festival consumption trends in China. The hosts and guests discuss the extended shopping period leading up to the holiday, noting that purchases begin as early as Laba (January 7th) and include food, gifts, and snacks. The conversation then shifts to the surge in both domestic an...

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Makin' it in China: A Tajik entrepreneur

31 Jan 2025
10m
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This interview podcast features Farrukh Pirumshoev, a Tajik entrepreneur who has built a successful car trading business in Xi'an, China. The podcast details his journey, highlighting the challenges he faced, including the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on cross-border trade, and his ultimate success in exporting Chinese ...

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CNY Special: Expats celebrate in China

31 Jan 2025
39m
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This interview podcast episode features a discussion on the Chinese Spring Festival, focusing on the experiences of two expats—Lizzy and Jack—living in China. The hosts explore how their perceptions of the festival changed after experiencing it firsthand, contrasting their initial expectations with the reality of fami...

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Makin' it in China: Iran and Kazakhstan

30 Jan 2025
27m
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This interview podcast features two segments, each profiling a foreign expert making significant contributions in China. The first segment highlights Ehsan Doostmohammadi, an Iranian sinologist who has translated numerous classic Chinese texts into Persian, fostering cultural exchange. The second segment focuses on S...

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CNY Special: From China to Africa

30 Jan 2025
24m
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This interview podcast explores the celebration of the Chinese New Year in Kenya and Mauritius. The host interviews Bernard Momanyi, an Editorial Director from Kenya, and Jean Paul Lam, the President of the New Chinatown Foundation in Mauritius, discussing how the holiday is celebrated in their respective countries, f...

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Round Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 6

29 Jan 2025
51m
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This panel discussion on CGTN's Super Night focuses on the Chinese New Year celebration and its cultural significance. The show begins by introducing a re-adaptation of a viral song incorporating various Chinese opera forms, followed by discussions on diverse cultural traditions surrounding the Spring Festival, includi...

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Round Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 5

29 Jan 2025
33m
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Round Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 4

29 Jan 2025
49m
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Round Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 3

29 Jan 2025
24m
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Round Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 2

29 Jan 2025
47m
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Round Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 1

29 Jan 2025
1h 7m
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Makin' it in China: Peruvian entrepreneur

29 Jan 2025
27m
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This interview podcast features Harold Mori, a Peruvian entrepreneur, discussing his export business based in Yiwu, China, known as the "world's capital of small commodities." The podcast begins by introducing Yiwu and its significance in global trade, then delves into Mori's business model, which focuses on exporting...

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CNY Special: From China to the UK

29 Jan 2025
24m
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This interview podcast focuses on how the Chinese New Year is celebrated in the UK, featuring a host interviewing Josh Leung, an organizer of Chinese New Year events in Lancaster, and John Wardle, a musician incorporating Chinese elements into his fusion music. The discussion explores their personal celebrations, the ...

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Makin' it in China: A Hungarian footballer

28 Jan 2025
16m
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This interview podcast features Sandor Nagy, a former Hungarian football player who has lived in China for nearly two decades. The podcast begins by introducing Sandor and his successful football academy in Qingdao, China, then delves into his career, highlighting his move to China in 2004 and his subsequent founding...

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CNY Special: From China to the US

28 Jan 2025
34m
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This panel discussion podcast focuses on celebrating Chinese New Year in New York City. The conversation begins with the hosts and three guests—a sculptor, a museum curator, and an education vice president—sharing their personal celebrations and traditions. The discussion then shifts to a New York-based art exhibitio...

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Cheerful mental prep for Spring Festival

27 Jan 2025
24m
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This panel discussion podcast focuses on preparing mentally for the stress of Chinese New Year celebrations. The hosts and guests discuss the abrupt shift from daily routines to holiday mode, the emotional toll of family gatherings and travel, and the awkwardness of personal questions from relatives. Specific example...

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Box office boon! Spring Festival presales explode!

27 Jan 2025
24m
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2025 Spring Festival Gala!

24 Jan 2025
26m
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This panel discussion podcast previews the CMG Spring Festival Gala, a long-running Chinese New Year's Eve television special. The hosts and guests discuss the Gala's history, its significance as a cultural tradition for Chinese families, and the innovative technological advancements planned for this year's broadcast ...

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CR450: China's latest high-speed rail champ!

24 Jan 2025
24m
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Manhattan mark-up! NYC introduces congestion charge

23 Jan 2025
27m
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This panel discussion podcast explores congestion pricing, a strategy used by cities to manage traffic and raise revenue for public transportation. The hosts first discuss the recent implementation of congestion pricing in New York City, highlighting the high fees and public opposition, then compare it to similar syst...

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