The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month on the traditional Chinese calendar. It coincides with the first full moon of the year. This festive occasion is marked by the adornment of beautiful lanterns and colorful banners, hence its name in English, "Lantern Festival." Signifying both the pinnacle and conclusion of the Chinese New Year festivities, this celebration holds deep cultural significance for the Chinese people. On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

In China, we're witnessing a rapid double-digit increase of female drivers. In the US, even with women buying over 60% of new cars, designs still scream "man cave"! Today, we unpack this issue and discuss how the automobile industry can shift gears to create more gender-inclusive vehicles that appeal to a diverse range of consumers. / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com (22:33)! On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

Dynamic pricing means prices change based on demand or customer type. Think airlines and hotels. But now, folks in a number of countries wonder: are we ready to see moving price tags at restaurants too? On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

From epic folklores whispered in children's ears to robust debates at the town hall, our mother tongues and local accents are more than just means of communication - they serve as the carriers of our culture and a glue that holds together our communities. Yet, social and economic factors and technological innovations have impacted the decisions within individual families about the level of their children's exposure to the language of their community. How, then, will the advent of Artificial Intelligence contribute to the protection or obliviation of mother languages? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly

We can find on the market these days potato chips developed supposedly by some institutes or academies of agricultural sciences. Are these really healthier and tastier than the regular brand-name chips from the supermarket? / Let's take a look at some counter-intuitive ways that may help you better recover from work and New Year celebrations (17:20). On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly

In the height of winter, the Weiming Lake ice rink on the campus of Peking University is open to all skating enthusiasts. Come spring, the cherry blossoms of Wuhan University attract millions of visitors both locally and from across the country. There are a lot of pros and cons for universities to open their campuses to the general public, and is there a right or wrong answer to the question: should university campuses stay open? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly

Guests Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates discuss the takeover of a Starbucks in Shanghai by Go enthusiasts. They explore the charm of the game of Go and the impact on the community. Also, unravel the concept of feeling tired after work without accomplishing much.

In two years' time, the world's top winter sports athletes will compete in the Winter Olympic Games in Milan. Winter sports fans, however, have had access to venues on par with Olympic standards in Hohhot, the capital city of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which is a first in the history of China's National Winter Games. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

Can you imagine sighting a turtle cruising on a bike across the ocean? What about two pirate ships battling in a perfect storm inside of a coffee mug? Well, with OpenAI's latest text-to-video model, Sora, the wildest scenes you dream up can come to life in seconds! What's more, a naked eye can hardly tell the difference between what's real and what was generated by AI in these videos at first glance. Let's dive into the excitement surrounding AIGC and try to answer this question: Has the advent of the latest AI tool shattered the very fabric of reality, rendering the age-old adage "seeing is believing" obsolete? / Motivational Monday(23:45)! On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Gao Junya

An expert on holiday consumer trends, a renowned festival analyst, and a specialist in holiday spending behaviors discuss the rise in consumer spending during the Spring Festival, reflections on Beijing Living and movie viewing traditions, exploring female talent in the film industry, and the tradition of red envelopes and pet care during the holiday.