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Apr 19, 2024 • 28min

Stacking the everlasting appeal of Tetris

Guest Josh Cot discusses the everlasting appeal of Tetris, exploring its global success, addictive gameplay, and business triumph. The episode also touches on balancing work and life, overcoming burnout, and discovering self-worth beyond professional achievements.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 25min

Young people try self-healing from 'work smell'

Feeling like you've got this 'work smell' clinging to you? It's become a humorous badge of honor for many young workers in China. To shake off the stress, they're diving into the healing economy, exploring a myriad of activities aimed at finding inner peace. We take a look at wellness practices to reclaim their peace of mind! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill
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Apr 18, 2024 • 26min

Pet bird affection soars in young hands

The age-old tradition of keeping pet birds in China is undergoing a remarkable transformation, as a growing number of young people embrace a more interactive, emotionally-connected approach to avian companionship. What's behind this resurgence in pet bird ownership? Tune in for an in-depth discussion about this trend from a bird's-eye view. / Embracing singlehood with divorce rings (18:00). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill
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Apr 18, 2024 • 24min

How far away are we from riding flying cars?

Flying cars have long been the stuff of science fiction, are we getting closer to turning them into reality? From regulatory approvals to technology breakthroughs, we'll explore what it will take to bring flying cars out of the lab and into the sky. On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill
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Apr 17, 2024 • 28min

Why do children's building blocks attract players of all ages?

Each of us holds dear memories of childhood toys, be it the gentle companionship of dolls, dynamic adventures of robots, or the boundless realms crafted from building blocks. For those of us who found joy in the latter, the colorful wooden blocks were the keys to constructing kingdoms of our own making. Join us as we explore why children's building blocks, especially those adorned with richness of Chinese tradition, have become a beloved treasure across all ages. / Let's protect our right to privacy in the digital age (20:48). On the show: Niu Honglin, Yushun & Josh Cotterill
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Apr 17, 2024 • 25min

Youth development-oriented city

We're spotlighting a two-year-old initiative that's reshaping the urban landscape: the construction of youth development-oriented cities. Through optimizing education, enhancing employment opportunities, solving housing issues, and more, these pilot cities are paving the way for a new era of urban living for the younger generation. Let's zoom in today on the progress, policies, and personal stories from the forefront of this urban transformation. On the show: Niu Honglin, Yushun & Josh Cotterill
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Apr 16, 2024 • 28min

What is the fate of your cellphone number after cancellation?

In the digital age, our smartphone numbers have become like our digital IDs, tethering us to various online platforms. But what happens if that virtual tether is severed? When your old number is resurrected, will your digital history rise from the grave? And here's the truly unsettling part - the ghostly data may now be beyond your control. Is there anything you can do about it? The answer is a big Yes! / The sweet and sour side of cherry blossom flavor (23:08). On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Xingyu
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Apr 16, 2024 • 25min

The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo provides a global consumer spectacle!

We're right in the midst of the 4th China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan, running from April 13th till 18th! Let's explore the latest in digital, green, and health consumption at the Expo, set against the stunning backdrop of the picturesque Hainan island! On the show: Heyang, Li Yunqi & Xingyu
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Apr 15, 2024 • 27min

Principal applauded for handling a controversial game on campus

Guests discuss the cultural significance of children's games involving cigarette packaging, the controversy surrounding a game played with cigarette packets at a school, the importance of positive attitudes in decision-making and relationships, and the significance of validating feelings in honest conversations.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 25min

Why the commercial aerospace industry affects you and me

The past century witnessed many remarkable and historic landmarks in space exploration by mankind. If the earlier achievements were attained with support from powerful state actors, enterprises are increasingly playing a more pronounced role in recent endeavors. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

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