Round Table China

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!

Known as the world's capital of small commodities, Yiwu in eastern China attracts hundreds of thousands of sellers and buyers from both domestic and international markets every day. In this episode of our Makin' it in China series, Harold Mori, a young Peruvian entrepreneur, shares his journey of starting a trading business from the ground up right here in Yiwu. If you enjoy feature stories like t...

For this Round Table Chinese New Year Special, we explore the vibrant celebrations of Chinese New Year around the world, with a particular focus on how the joy of this festival is shared throughout the United Kingdom! Heyang video chats with Josh Leung, organizer of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Lancaster, and John Wardle, a Chinese-British musician and performer from Liverpool, UK.

Sandor Nagy, a former Hungarian footballer, has been residing in China for nearly two decades. After his retirement, he embarked on a new chapter by founding a football club in the coastal city of Qingdao, located in Shandong Province in eastern China. His club has since become a beacon for many young football enthusiasts in the region. If you enjoy feature stories like this one, be sure to check...

For this Round Table Chinese New Year Special, we honor the richness of culture, the beauty of art, and the power of community, from China to the US. Heyang has a video chat with three guests:Robin Cofer, a talented American sculptor whose latest exhibition explores elements of Chinese culture. Helena Xuan, the organizer of Robin's exhibition and a curator at the Yuanquan Culture Museum. And Shenz...

The Chinese New Year holidays are approaching—and so is the stress. We know that, ultimately, we will navigate the family drama, the financial pressures of traveling, socializing, and gift-giving, while still enjoying the festivities. But how can we maintain our happiness without losing our composure? We talk mental prep for the Spring Festival celebrations! / Motivational Monday (17:30)! On the s...

One day remains until Chinese New Year's Eve! If you're wondering how to spend your time, why not check out a film? The Spring Festival film frenzy has already shattered records—get ready for the ultimate cinematic celebration! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

Lights, music, and surprises await! The CMG Spring Festival Gala promises a spectacle that will leave you talking long after the night ends. We provide a preview of what to expect, along with a look back at China's biggest television event of the year! Don't miss the magic! / Round Table's Happy Place (19:18)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

China has introduced a brand-new high-speed train that is set to be the hottest thing on tracks. This ain't just a train; it's a rocket on rails. With enhanced overall speeds and improved passenger comfort, what factors contribute to this remarkable advancement, and how does it compare to its predecessor, the CR400? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Downtown traffic congestion not only slows individuals down on their way to their destinations, but it also negatively impacts air quality. New York City has recently implemented a strategy that many other cities around the world have been utilizing for quite some time. What is congestion pricing, and what difference does it make for the cities that adopt it? / Time Magazine has named two e-reader...

As China confronts a rapidly aging population, it faces significant societal challenges. In response, the concept of "smart home care" is gaining traction. This approach involves utilizing technology to assist elderly individuals in living independently at home. What is the current status of China's population aged over 60, and how can these devices enhance the quality of life for those who use th...

Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com. / Across the globe, food unites people, but during the Chinese New Year, it assumes a more profound significance—serving as a language of blessings and a means of connection. From fish to noodles to dumplings, we invite you to explore what makes this celebration so distinctive. And don't forget the gifts! We let you kno...

With the emergence of a new wave of vocational universities in China, an educational shift is taking place in the country. What are the differences between vocational universities and traditional universities? Both types of institutions are essential, but how do you determine which one is right for you? As vocational universities begin to grant bachelor's degrees and are increasingly recognized as...

As leaders from around the world convene in Davos for the 2025 Winter World Economic Forum, we shine a spotlight on the young changemakers who are rising to address the globe's most complex challenges. We explore how these young talents are bringing forth fresh ideas, bold initiatives, and innovative solutions to pressing issues such as climate change, economic recovery, and sustainable developmen...

They say two things in life are certain: death and taxes. However, in a world increasingly dominated by automation, should we consider adding robot taxation to this list? Several questions emerge: Who exactly should be taxed? How do we define a robot for tax purposes? And how could the revenue generated from this tax be utilized? / Motivational Monday (17:13). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly a...

China is establishing a unified large market, which has the potential to transform the rules of the game for various industries, businesses, and the overall economy. While there are numerous benefits to this initiative, there are also some drawbacks to consider. We explore this significant policy change and its potential impacts. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly and Yushun.

The notion of parents interfering in your dating life can be quite off-putting, to say the least. However, in China, some parents are turning to dating apps to help their children find love. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having mom and dad take charge of your love life. / Round Table's Happy Place (19:09). On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin and Yushan.

Thermal clothing promises to keep us warm in cold weather, but does it truly live up to the hype? We discuss the types of clothing designed to keep you feeling warm and cozy, as well as the "warm economy" during the frigid winter months. On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin and Yushan.

"TikTok refugees" are trading in their For You Pages for Xiaohongshu's curated feeds, hoping to find a new digital home. The welcome from Xiaohongshu’s current users has been warm, and it seems the opportunity for new friendships is real. / Should we pay grandparents for childcare (18:22)? On the show: Steve Hatherly, Laiming and Yushan.

Imagine a world where your boss could literally see what's going on inside your head! Sounds a bit like science fiction, right? That's the idea behind neuroergonomics, a field that studies how our brains work at the office. On the show: Steve Hatherly, Laiming and Yushan.

Loneliness often presents an overwhelming paradox in today's world. Despite having more ways to connect than ever before, many of us still experience feelings of isolation and disconnection. In this discussion, we debunk the myth of loneliness and explore why it's not solely about being alone. / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com (19:24). On the show: Hey...