Join us as we explore the resurgence of Yewa Opera through the modern lens. Discussing the appeal of female performers playing male roles and the need for superstars to revitalize traditional art forms. Exploring how personality and popularity impact success in performing arts in the age of the internet. Highlighting the challenges of preserving ancient art forms and a heartwarming cultural exchange between provinces. Discussing the enthusiasm for winter sports and the importance of breaking stereotypes through cooperation.

Heyang, Laiming & Niu Honglin discuss effective governance, bureaucratic challenges, red tape, and formalism. They explore the impact of formalism on workforce efficiency, highlight excessive documentation, and inefficiency caused by multiple apps. They delve into the negative impact of excessive formalism in governance, emphasizing the need to streamline rules and procedures.

Chinese colleges are canceling GPA to make students' lives easier but will it really make a difference? The podcast discusses the dilemma faced by Chinese college students regarding academic performance and the pressure to achieve higher grades. It also explores the transition from traditional grading systems to a personalized approach in Chinese universities. Additionally, the hosts discuss challenges faced by Chinese college students in accessing resources outside of education and emphasize the importance of taking action instead of overthinking.

Kindergartens provide preschool children with the opportunity to socialize, receive education, and ease their ways into compulsory primary education. While parents and children's demand for kindergarten services continues to grow and upgrade, the distribution of such demand is constantly shifting. Recently, some places in China have started cutting the number of kindergartens or consolidating them. What is the likely consequence of such moves? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

Exploring trends of 'anti-sudden-death' supplement packages and the fascination with Traditional Chinese Medicine among Chinese youth. Discussing the impact of unhealthy habits on well-being and the importance of exercise for a healthier lifestyle. Reviews and sentiments of students and graduates about their universities.

How would you react to the idea of implanting a chip in someone's brain? Is it sheer excitement at the prospect of a futuristic cyborg evolution? Perhaps there is a reasonable concern about privacy and morality? Or, maybe you might dismiss it as mere make-believe? Brace yourself because it's not just a concept anymore. It has become a reality, and it's happening for the treatment of depression. Join us as we talk about the groundbreaking Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) clinical trial. On the show: Niu Honglin, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

Film enthusiasts Heyang, film critic Xingyu, and box office analyst Josh Cotterill explore the exceptional start of the 2024 movie season in China's New Year's Day holiday, discussing the impact of marketing, the success of the snowfall event, and the use of creative marketing techniques in movie promotion. They also delve into the role of marketing, word-of-mouth, and the internet in the movie industry.

Today, we dive into the vibrant world of community cafeterias, where the sizzle of new openings meets the fizzle of closures. While not all of these local diners can overcome operational challenges, they often have valid reasons for their existence. What are the biggest hurdles in running a community cafeteria? On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

Retirement migration in China is promoted as a form of elderly care service. Popular retirement destinations within China and challenges faced by older generations in integrating into other countries are discussed. The hosts also touch on retirement plans and unrealistic scenarios in movies and TV shows. The advisability of removing a weapon or knife from a wound is debated, emphasizing the importance of seeking immediate medical care. The responsibility of accurately portraying medical scenes in movies and TV shows is emphasized.

China's press and publication watchdog granted licenses to 105 domestic games in the last week of 2023, bringing the total number of newly issued gaming licenses to 1,075, more than double the number from last year. Is spring coming early to China's gaming industry? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Josh Cotterill