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Round Table China
Hosted by China Plus · EN
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 roundtablepodcast@qq.com. Let the fun begin!
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China Finds: ancient verses, modern vibes
Yesterday00:23:52Tap to summarizeOpen a music app in China and you might find a poet from a thousand years ago sitting alongside today's biggest pop stars. Ancient lyrics are being set to fresh new melodies, and young listeners are trading textbooks for playlists. This is how the past goes viral in the present. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan
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150 million passports stamped
Yesterday00:28:15Tap to summarizeChina welcomed more than 150 million international visitors in 2025, and the usual postcard sights are only part of the story. Easier visa rules and a new wave of discovery driven by social media are flipping the old narrative on its head. From reimagined heritage sites to experiences that blend tradition with modern flair, the country is offering something fresh at every turn. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan
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When your tea shop gets hungry
2d ago00:20:11Tap to summarizeWalk into a milk tea shop these days, and you may leave carrying more than just a drink. Crisps, cakes, and even surprise snack packs now line the shelves alongside the bubble tea. Chinese brands are transforming a quick sip into a full‑fledged shopping experience. It is affordable, convenient, and rapidly becoming the norm! / Are personality tests picking the best hires (09:14)? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu
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Paging Dr. AI
2d ago00:30:10Tap to summarizeGetting a child the right care sometimes meant a long trip to a big city hospital. Local clinics just did not inspire enough trust. But now, doctors are teaming up with artificial intelligence to give community physicians a powerful backup tool. This is not about replacing doctors. It is about giving them on‑demand access to an AI second opinion that never sleeps. On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu
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Reviewing the influencer review
3d ago00:27:32Tap to summarizeWe trust online reviews. We buy what influencers recommend. But what happens when those reviews are faked or secretly paid for? China just rolled out new rules targeting influencers who rig demos, hide sponsorships, and fabricate test results. The era of fake reviews may finally be ending. / What is a "mango pineapple" (21:35)? On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Yushun
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One family, one health wallet, nationwide
3d ago00:25:25Tap to summarizeChina's new policy allows you to share your health insurance wallet with parents, grandparents, siblings, and children across the country. One app and one tap create a national safety net for your entire family. That digital connection bridges the distance when the people you love live provinces away. On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Yushun
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Fix it, don't forget it
4d ago00:22:38Tap to summarizeThere's a growing backlash against the throwaway culture most of us grew up with. Enter the Repair Café movement. Strangers sit down together, pull out their broken stuff, and actually fix it. They bring in toasters, sweaters, lamps, and anything else you can imagine. What started small has turned into a global wave of people who refuse to replace what they can repair. / The Soapbox:"Photo-Perfect People"(14:18) On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
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Same dinner, smarter shell
4d ago00:29:59Tap to summarizeThe takeout bag that shows up at your door doesn't look or feel like it used to. Same goes for the straw, the container, and the little box holding your noodles. The guidelines for delivery packaging are getting stricter, which means everything from the materials to the design is being redesigned to be more efficient and better for the planet. So what exactly has changed, and how did we get here? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
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Inside the 2026 World Cup
1w ago00:24:48Tap to summarizeEvery four years, the World Cup takes over the planet. But behind the viral moments and dramatic goals lies a much bigger story. We're talking global brands, local businesses, wild tech experiments, and debates no one saw coming. This isn't just about football. It's about what the world's biggest event reveals about all of us, including the people who never watch a single game. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yang Guang
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SIFF 2026: when Shanghai becomes a movie set
1w ago00:27:36Tap to summarizeThe Shanghai International Film Festival is back and completely different this year, breaking records with over 4,100 submissions from 125 countries. But the real story is what happens off screen, from AI workshops and experimental film labs to walking tours through historic neighborhoods. So how is SIFF turning all of Shanghai into part of the show? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yang Guang
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