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Jan 30, 2024 • 28min

'Kua kua' groups are unleashing praises IRL

You've probably heard of the online 'Kua Kua' groups, but now they're stepping out into the real world! Why are today's youth so drawn to these real-life sessions of mutual admiration and praise? / DIY merchandise fosters creativity and the sense of community (22:45). On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Yushun
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Jan 30, 2024 • 25min

Discover hidden local specialties!

From Sichuan Caviar to Xinjiang Salmon, China gives global delicacies the local twist. Local or Global? What are China's most surprising home-grown agricultural & culinary delights? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Yushun
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Jan 29, 2024 • 28min

Do we need a course to understand love and happiness?

A university in Tianjin, some 100 miles from where we are in Beijing, provides a course on love and the perception of happiness. Since when do we need to take a course to understand love and happiness? Or have we always needed some level of learning in this regard to enjoy our brief stay on earth? / Motivational Monday (21:25)! On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates
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Jan 29, 2024 • 25min

Low-Altitude Economy in China is flying high

Three takeaways: 1. Flying away in your car from a traffic jam is now possible! 2. The potential market for this new productive force can be trillions of yuan! 3. Low-altitude economy (or flying economy!) can help renovate many industries in forms of commute+low-altitude aircraft, delivery+low-altitude aircraft, agriculture+low-altitude aircraft and more! On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates
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Jan 26, 2024 • 27min

Building bridges of understanding between China and France

Giorgia Maset, a connoisseur of this rich intercultural dialogue, joins the show to discuss the remarkable journey of building a metaphorical bridge between China and France. Topics include cultural exchange, environmental cooperation, shared culinary delights, and the impact of French movies on work-life balance.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 25min

Spring Festival travel rush starts

Join our guest experts Niu Honglin, Laiming & Li Yi as they discuss the complexities, emotions, and scale of the world's largest annual human migration during the Spring Festival travel rush in China. Discover the challenges faced by travelers, efforts to facilitate ticket purchases, the shift from trains to cars, and the significance of family reunions during this vibrant celebration of homecoming and familial bonds.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 28min

Do annual company parties still matter?

Join Heyang, Xingyu, and Josh Cotterill as they discuss annual company parties in China, exploring their unique aspects, shifting expectations, and the changing attitudes towards them. They also uncover the stories behind street names in different countries, highlighting examples from Shanghai and Xi'an in China, as well as interesting street names in the UK.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 23min

Transforming living spaces for better elderly care

From Shanghai's cutting-edge in-house care services to innovative home renovations across the country, we're set to explore how China is reshaping the living spaces of its senior citizens. How will the city create a sustainable and inclusive future, in the hope of ensuring that every senior citizen can age with dignity and independence? On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill
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Jan 24, 2024 • 28min

AI key is the first big change to keyboards in decades

Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com! / Microsoft throws a curveball into the tech world with their latest keyboard update - the AI Copilot key. Is this the dawn of a new computing era or just a flash in the tech pan (11:52)? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill
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Jan 24, 2024 • 23min

Pill price showdown, online vs. offline

We dive into the surprising price gap between our friendly neighborhood pharmacies and the digital world of online pharmacies, which often leaves us bewildered at the checkout. Why does purchasing medicine from physical stores often cost more than buying the same thing online? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill

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