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30 JAN

Knit happens: the stitching comeback

The Full Circle: Wedding e-invites, microshifting, subway shopping / Knitting isn't just for your grandma anymore! Gen Z and Millennials have reclaimed it, turning quiet needles and yarn into a loud, viral movement. We tug on the thread of the modern knitting takeover (15:33). On the show: Steve, Yushun & Yushan.

30 Jan

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25 min
9 JAN

When power overrides law: the world after the U.S. forcible seizure of Maduro

The U.S. forcible seizure of Venezuela’s President Maduro has sent shockwaves across the world. Is this abuse of unilateral power becoming a go-to tool for the United States? Are we witnessing the return of a “might makes right” logic in international affairs? And what kind of world order may emerge from this? Host Ge Anna is joined by Anna Rosario Malindog-Uy, Director and Vice President for External Affairs, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute; Cao Ting, Director of the Center for Latin American Studies of Fudan University; and Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University.

9 Jan

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55 min
23 JAN

Discover your TCM body constitution

Have you ever noticed how one friend seems to always be cold, while another overheats at the slightest effort? Or why a specific diet or routine works wonders for some but not others? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the answer often lies in your innate body constitution, a foundational framework that explains these fundamental differences in health and vitality long before any illness appears. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun

23 Jan

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19 min
29 JAN

When weather forecasts become financial forecasts

Markets are seen as rational systems driven by data, while weather seems purely physical and unpredictable. China's meteorological authorities and the Fudan University are now bridging this divide. They have unveiled "Shangji," a pioneering AI model designed to decode the hidden patterns that connect weather forecasts directly to stock market moves. / Can your workout actually be hurting you (18:02)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei.

29 Jan

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25 min
26 JAN

Europe’s flurry of China visits: what’s driving the new engagement?

① Finland seeks closer business ties with China through PM’s visit. How could this reshape Finland’s role in EU-Asia trade? (00:46) ② Beijing’s commercial space expo highlights rapid growth in industry. What new opportunities does China’s space boom create? (12:16) ③ US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies. What's behind the recent shift in US defence strategy? (24:59) ④ Russia, Ukraine, and US peace talks conclude without a deal. Does this signal a prolonged stalemate? (33:59) ⑤ France to ban social media for children under 15 by September. Can it curb online risks for minors? (43:15)

26 Jan

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53 min
29/12/2025

China's "down jacket capital" keeps world warm with design, quality push

①Hainan FTP launches phased zero-carbon industrial park initiative ②Hong Kong's Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme officially implemented ③China's "down jacket capital" keeps world warm with design, quality push ④Major south China airport reports record annual passenger throughput ⑤Archaeologists discover 13-km Qin Dynasty road ruins in NW China ⑥Chinese researchers reveal how urban heat sources intensify extreme heat events

29/12/2025

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27 min
26/09/2025

Mustafa Alim: Choosing rhythm over the pulse

This episode follows Mustafa Alim, a musician from Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, who fell in love with the accordion. Actively promoting accordion culture, he has engaged in cross-cultural exchanges through domestic and international accordion festivals and concert tours, showcasing the instrument’s role as a cultural symbol of Xinjiang.

26/09/2025

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23 min
24/11/2025

Southern Chinese metropolis fuels China-Thailand trade boom

①Southern Chinese metropolis fuels China-Thailand trade boom ②Hong Kong visitor arrivals up 12 pct in 10 months ③China diversifies energy mix for winter heating ④Inner Mongolia in north China controls desert area of 66 million mu in five years ⑤Prehistoric site in east China's Jiangsu dates back about 7,500 to 8,100 years

24/11/2025

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27 min
24/04/2025

Gen Z's temple dining zen trend

Need a break from the hustle? What if the secret to unwinding wasn't a fancy spa day or a digital detox, but something far simpler: a humble bowl of rice in a tranquil temple? Temple meals are surging as Gen Z's go-to antidote to stress—blending mindfulness, tradition, and nourishment into one soul-soothing ritual. / As content creation and influencer culture explode, gyms are morphing into de facto film sets. Between tripods, ring lights, and carefully staged "failures," some seem more invested in crafting their next viral fitness reel than completing their reps (13:04). / We recommend one film from the 15th Beijing International Film Festival: Last Romance （《流金岁月》）, directed by Yonfan （杨凡）(20:53). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

24/04/2025

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25 min
03/11/2022

Checking in at a Hotel 入住酒店

A: Wǒ jiǎnzhí bùgǎn xiāngxìn, wǒmen yuánběn yùdìng de shuāngrén jiān jūrán bèi miǎnfèi shēngjí chéng le yījiān háohuá fáng! 我简直不敢相信，我们原本预定的双人间居然被免费升级成了一间豪华房！ I can’t believe it. The double room we originally booked was upgraded to a deluxe room at no extra charge. B: Tài bàng le! Jiǔdiàn wèizhì hái kěyǐ ma? 太棒了！酒店位置还可以吗？ Great! Is the hotel’s location good? A: Fǎnzhèng wǒ fēicháng mǎnyì. Bùjǐn lí shāngyè jiē hěn jìn, jiāotōng yě hěn biànlì. 反正我非常满意。不仅离商业街很近，交通也很便利。 I’m satisfied anyway. It is not only close to the commercial street, but there’s also convenient transportation. B: Xìngjiàbǐ zěnmeyàng? 性价比怎么样？ Is it worth the price? A: Yīwǎn bùdào sìbǎi kuài, hái bāohán liǎngfèn zǎocān. 一晚不到四百块，还包含两份早餐。 Each night costs no more than 400 yuan with breakfast for two included. B: Nà hái tǐng huásuàn de. 那还挺划算的。 That’s a good deal.

03/11/2022

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29 min

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