

Round Table China
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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 ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com. Let the fun begin!
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Jan 2, 2024 • 28min
Digital economy creates new jobs you haven't heard of!
Explore the new professions in the digital economy like e-commerce livestreaming and the impact of remote work. Discover the unique business model of live stream commerce in China and its applications beyond product sales. Learn about navigating the changing trends in the digital economy and the danger of static electricity in broadcast machines.

Jan 2, 2024 • 25min
Are you living in a zero-waste city?
Zero-waste lifestyle came to people's attention a few years ago when online influencers showed us how to minimize waste. Their methodology, although rather extreme in some people's opinion, has proven that zero-waste is possible at the individual level. Meanwhile, on a wider scale, a growing number of Chinese cities and rural areas are trying to overcome even more challenges to reduce waste. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

Jan 1, 2024 • 53min
RT's New Year's Day Bash
Here we are, standing tall and welcoming 2024 with open arms! For our very first show of 2024, we're throwing a New Year's Day Party with music, laughter, reflections and New Year's resolutions! We've got a playlist that'll have you dancing for the whole of January! On the show: Heyang, Niu Honglin & Yushun Playlist:1. 好运来 - 祖海 (01:39)2. A New Day Has Come - Celine Dion (08:01) 3. Ready To Go - Panic! At The Disco (18:03)4. 逃亡 - 孙燕姿 (34:02)5. The Best Day - Taylor Swift (51:12)

Dec 29, 2023 • 26min
Round Table presents Radio Drama - Once Upon a Time at Hemudu
The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Hemudu, a Neolithic Age archaeological site in Yuyao of Zhejiang Province on the southeast coast of China. This radio drama "Once Upon a Time at Hemudu" begins with a dusty journal and unravels the legendary story of two generations of archaeologists who unraveled the myth about the earliest origins of Chinese civilization.Some characters in this radio drama are voiced using artificial intelligence.

Dec 29, 2023 • 28min
How Chinese New Year is becoming a youth-led festival?
We dive into a fascinating shift in Chinese New Year celebrations – the rise of the younger generation as new "masters of ceremonies." How are they planning to give the New Year celebrations a fresh, exciting twist, and what does this mean for intergenerational family dynamics? / Round Table's Happy Place (19:34)! On the show: Niu Honglin, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Dec 29, 2023 • 25min
RT 2023 Year in Review: Exchanges
The soon-to-pass 2023 has seen China attaining a more significant role as a global hub for cultural exchanges. Events such as the China International Import Expo and the Hangzhou Asian Games have become platforms not only for trade and sports but also for vibrant interchanges of cultural expressions. In today's program, we take a look at some of the amazing moments in cultural exchanges in 2023. On the show: Niu Honglin, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Dec 28, 2023 • 26min
Eight hot new sports of 2023
Stand-up paddle boarding and baduanjin, these make up the warm-up to an adrenaline-fueled ride as we get to the eight sports that have owned the spotlight this year. / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com (13:28)! On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill

Dec 28, 2023 • 24min
RT 2023 Year in Review: Breakthroughs
This year, the tech scene didn't just knock on the door of progress; it kicked it down! From mind-boggling AI breakthroughs to game-changing applications, we've seen them all. So buckle up, coz, we're turning up the excitement dial and will dive into the tech breakthroughs that made 2023 an epic ride! On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill

Dec 27, 2023 • 28min
Always appearing indifferent? Beware of 'screen face!'
The internet has given birth to terms such as "Screen Face," "Mouse Hand," and "Computer Spine" as expressions of what internet users call 'new occupational hazards.' Delving into this lexicon, what deeper implications does the term "screen face" carry within our societal context? / Feeling Loopy fever? What's with this pink beaver (22:13)? On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

Dec 27, 2023 • 25min
RT 2023 Year in Review: Renewal
We dive into the unforgettable moments of 2023 with Round Table's Year in Review special - as we reflect on the remarkable renewal and the resolute spirit that propelled life forward. On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill