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May 7, 2024 • 48min

Viva la Chinese-French cultural exchange

Join us as we delve into the dynamic relationship between China and France, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties. From booming trade to flourishing artistic collaboration, there's much to celebrate in this vibrant exchange of culture and innovation. Check out how culinary delights and cutting-edge couture play a pivotal role in strengthening the bonds between our nations! On the show, Heyang, Yushun & Giorgia Maset
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May 6, 2024 • 33min

The making of 'Echoes of Kuliang'

'Echoes of Kuliang', the 5-episode CGTN Radio drama series, has been stirring the hearts and minds of listeners. On today's show, let's discover the secrets, challenges, and joys of bringing this tale to your ears, straight from the tongues of the cast themselves! Meet the cast, who you actually already know from Round Table!If you like 'Echoes of Kuliang' and 'Round Table', please send us your thoughts, comments, and questions to ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com! As Heyang always says: emails are fine, but voice memos are always better! Thanks!On the show: Heyang, Yushun, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill
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May 3, 2024 • 28min

Encore: A novel bite of agricultural-university snacks

Dear listeners, get ready for an encore as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the year! 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
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May 3, 2024 • 24min

Encore: How open should campuses be to the public?

Dear listeners, get ready for an encore as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the year! In the height of winter, the Weiming Lake ice rink on the campus of Peking University is open to all skating enthusiasts. With 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
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May 2, 2024 • 28min

Encore: Digital economy creates new jobs!

Exploring the rise of new jobs in the digital economy, including roles in e-commerce livestreaming and Multi-Channel Networks. The discussion also touches on the challenges of static electricity in broadcasting studios and its prevention methods.
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May 2, 2024 • 25min

Encore: Are you living in a zero-waste city?

Exploring zero-waste lifestyle on individual and city levels, challenges and opportunities in waste reduction. Highlighting efforts in Chinese cities and rural areas. River cleanup operations in Chongqing and Yunyang County emphasized.
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May 1, 2024 • 51min

International Workers' Day Special: New jobs and opportunities

May 1st is International Workers' Day, a special day to honor workers worldwide. We applaud your hard work and celebrate your contribution to the society and economy. Today, we take a deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of employment, spotlighting the surge of new occupations making waves in China. And better yet, we are going to do that with a game! / Round Table's Happy Place (40:49)! "Contestants" on the show: Heyang, Yushun & Li Qiuyuan
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Apr 30, 2024 • 26min

What's driving up shared bike prices?

Why the uptick in shared bike prices? Let's roll through the reasons behind the price surge and discuss how it's impacting cyclists. Is the rise in prices putting a dent in your cycling plans? / Where do user rights for lower berth occupants in a sleeper train cabin begin and end (21:16)? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Ding Heng
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Apr 30, 2024 • 25min

Electrifying highlights from Beijing Automotive Exhibition

Rev up your engines, because the 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition is in full swing in the Chinese capital! From cutting-edge electric vehicles to futuristic concept cars, there's so much to see!What's revving your engine at this year's exhibition? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Ding Heng
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Apr 29, 2024 • 25min

The power of predictive scheduling

In today's economy, predictive scheduling laws in the U.S. are making waves by offering workers more stability and fewer surprises. The idea is simple: no more last-minute shifts, no more scrambling to find childcare, but does that also translate into no more sacrificing your personal time for work? We discuss: the upsides, downsides, and complexities of predictive scheduling! / Motivational Monday (17:24)! On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Brandon Yates

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