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Round Table China

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May 21, 2024 • 27min

Cycling craze: Pedaling towards safer streets

Professional cyclist Laiming discusses challenging records in dangerous city streets. Guests Niu Honglin and Gao Junya explore rising trends in Chinese restaurant menus vs. buffets
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May 21, 2024 • 25min

International Tea Day: Celebrating the world's favorite brew

May 21st marks the annual International Tea Day. With a rich history spanning thousands of years, tea has become the most consumed drink worldwide, second only to water. Its rich cultural significance has also made it a beloved beverage around the globe. On this special day, brew yourself a fresh pot and join us as we celebrate the wonders of tea. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Gao Junya
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May 20, 2024 • 25min

The business of beating allergies in China

Spring and summer come with stunning beauty of greeneries and blooming flowers, but they are also seasons of sneezes for 400 million Chinese battling allergies. What's behind this annual struggle? From sniffles to possible solutions, let's dive into the lucrative world of allergy treatment in China! / Motivational Monday (19:44)! On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Brandon Yates
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May 20, 2024 • 25min

New tourism trends unveiled

This May 19th marks the 14th China's Tourism Day, and this year's festivities span six cities with emphasis on diverse themes from food to exploration. Today, we dive into the new trends in tourism. On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Brandon Yates
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May 17, 2024 • 27min

Chinese dialect products: The more local, the more international

Diving into Chinese dialects, guests explore their role in literature, music, and film. They discuss the importance of preserving linguistic diversity and using local dialects for creative expression. Topics include the resurgence of dialect novels on social media, cultural representation, and the benefits of deep breathing for stress reduction and singing.
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May 17, 2024 • 25min

Museums become hot tourist attractions

Welcome to our International Museum Day Special! Today, we honor the guardians of history and culture as we delve into the deep and vibrant world of museums. Discover the vital roles these institutions play in preserving our collective heritage and inspiring future generations. On the show: Niu Honglin, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill. Special guest: Weng Yanjun, Director of the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Institute.
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May 16, 2024 • 27min

Crocs and others step up the fashion game

From vinyl records to Crocs and Birkenstocks, it seems comfort and nostalgia are the new fashion trends! Join us as we explore the resurgence of these iconic products that are reclaiming their places in our hearts and wardrobes. On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Brandon Yates
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May 16, 2024 • 25min

Bridging the elderly bathing care gap

With millions of elderly individuals in need of bathing assistance, the shortage of bath aids and assistants has become a crucial concern that many people are still unaware of. As we strive to address this challenge, what innovative solutions can we explore to ensure that no elderly person is left without the essential care they need? On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Brandon Yates
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May 15, 2024 • 27min

Losing sleep over sleep tracking data?

Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com! / Are you losing sleep over...losing sleep? Are you obsessing over sleep tracking devices, which end up making your sleep habits worse (10:18). We discuss why. On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill
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May 15, 2024 • 24min

Exploring matrilocal marriages in China

We're venturing into the realm of matrilocal marriages, where the husband takes up residence with his wife's family, and their children carry on the maternal lineage. This departure from traditional marital arrangements in China begs the question: what societal and economic factors are driving this phenomenon? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

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