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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!

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Does the world still need libraries?

08 Jan 2025
27m
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In this episode of the Round Table podcast, the hosts delve into the changing role of libraries and the significance of post-workout meals for achieving fitness goals. They discuss how library users’ needs are evolving, stressing the importance of offering diverse resources and community-oriented services. This is illu...

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Together apart. Commuter marriages on the rise!

08 Jan 2025
24m
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DIY videos a hit with independent women!

07 Jan 2025
27m
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This episode of the Round Table podcast explores a viral phenomenon: women gaining DIY skills through short video tutorials. It kicks off with listener voicemails that express gratitude for the show and share personal stories. The hosts then dive into the DIY trend, highlighting tutorials on tasks like adding windshiel...

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Nurses available for home healthcare

07 Jan 2025
24m
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What's behind the global crystal craze?

06 Jan 2025
24m
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In this episode of the Round Table China podcast, the hosts dive into the thriving crystal market in China, which has been fueled by celebrity endorsements and live-stream shopping. They discuss how influencers are driving impressive sales with crystals that are claimed to have healing properties, often tied to astrolo...

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China's artificial island airport: World's biggest!

06 Jan 2025
24m
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The "older crowd" is loving concerts!

03 Jan 2025
25m
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This Round Table podcast explores the surprising trend of older concertgoers in China. It opens by discussing how individuals aged 40 to 60+, especially those who grew up listening to veteran artists like Daolang, are now buying concert tickets in droves, often leading to sellouts within seconds. The hosts then delve i...

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Global cutbacks in liberal arts education?

03 Jan 2025
24m
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The role of shapes and colors in food

02 Jan 2025
26m
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In this episode of the Round Table podcast, the discussion delves into how different senses, like sight and touch, affect our perception of taste—an area known as cross-modal correspondence—and what this means for artificial intelligence and marketing. The hosts highlight research revealing how cultural differences inf...

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"Ugly" fruits and vegetables deserve love, too!

02 Jan 2025
24m
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YOUR thoughts on 2024 and 2025!

01 Jan 2025
27m
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In this episode of the Round Table podcast, the hosts dive into listener reflections on the past year and hopes for 2025. They share personal voice memos from listeners, celebrating milestones like graduations, career shifts, and travel adventures. The conversation also explores cultural experiences, such as visits to ...

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The hip social trends of 2024!

01 Jan 2025
24m
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In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the changing social and leisure habits of young people in China as we move into 2024. They highlight the emergence of "zero-sugar socializing," where fleeting online friendships form around specific events instead of the traditionally valued long-term connections known as "...

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WeChat Sports and Moments. Not popular anymore?

31 Dec 2024
26m
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In this episode of the "Round Table" podcast, the hosts delve into the waning popularity of WeChat Moments and WeChat Sports among users in China. They examine key factors contributing to this trend, such as growing privacy concerns, the stress of social comparison, and evolving online interactions. Many users are opti...

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Consumption trends in 2024

31 Dec 2024
24m
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In this Round Table podcast, the focus is on China's thriving retail market, which surpassed 44 trillion yuan in the first 11 months of 2024. The discussion highlights several key trends contributing to this growth, including a 3% year-on-year increase in retail sales and a notable rise in online shopping, especially i...

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Round Table's Motivational Monday!

30 Dec 2024
8m
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In this episode of the Motivational Monday podcast, the hosts dive into the topic of New Year's resolutions and share effective strategies for achieving them. They highlight their own experiences, with one host recounting how a proactive resolution led to an unforgettable travel adventure, while another suggests dedica...

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The words that defined 2024!

30 Dec 2024
41m
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China's new national mental health hotline

27 Dec 2024
27m
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In this episode of the Round Table podcast, the hosts dive into China's newly launched mental health hotline, 12356, which is set to begin operations around the Spring Festival and will be fully available by May 1st. This hotline is designed to offer free mental health education, counseling, and crisis intervention, wh...

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China's film scene 2024!

27 Dec 2024
24m
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Are Gen Z job perks going too far?

26 Dec 2024
25m
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This Round Table podcast discusses two main topics: the evolving workplace benefits attracting Gen Z employees and the varying approaches to enforcing recycling rules globally. The first segment explores the trend of tech companies in India offering unconventional perks like "pawternity leave" and "live music days" to...

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The booming industry of podcasts!

26 Dec 2024
24m
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