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27 Jul

The Soapbox: when AI lies

We have all asked AI for a recommendation, to polish an email, or to diagnose a strange symptom. It is useful and fast, and lately it has become our first stop for answers. Then a story broke out of China about a journalist with a press card and an AI that got it dangerously wrong. Have we stopped questioning the machine? / Vinyl is alive and kicking (16:20)! On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
24 Jul

China's space crew assesses emergency choices, emotions in long-stay study

1. China's space crew assesses emergency choices, emotions in long-stay study 2. China launches global open-source initiative for AI weather model 3. China's homegrown C919 aircraft to serve first international route 4. Macao museum launches exhibition on classified movable properties
7 Jul

Can ancient hacks beat modern heat?

We are in the thick of summer, cranking the AC and reaching for anything cold. But for thousands of years, people survived blazing heat without a single modern convenience. China's traditional playbook was full of clever, low-tech fixes that kept things bearable. As temperatures keep rising, can these ancient hacks actually be smarter than our energy-guzzling gadgets? / Can you wear last year's sunscreen (12:29)? On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan
20 Jul

29 countries sign agreement on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization

1. 29 countries sign agreement on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization 2. Hong Kong's visitor arrivals up 13 pct in H1 3. China's wild Asian elephant population nears 400: report
27 Jul

The clay that conquered the world

For over a thousand years, one Chinese city transformed clay into treasures so coveted that kings demanded them, empires tried to copy them, and the material itself became synonymous with the nation that made it. Now, that extraordinary legacy has earned Jingdezhen a spot on UNESCO's World Heritage List. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
11 May

How fishing reels in China's young generation

What do an office worker, ten thousand livestream viewers, and a smart fishing rod have in common? They are all part of fishing's unexpected comeback in China. Only now, the anglers are getting younger and the gear is getting smarter. On the show: Fei Fei, Steve, & Yushan
3 Jul

How to change your mood in 60 seconds

You know that nagging feeling that follows you through the day: what if a sixty-second mental move could dissolve it? Behavioral scientists have uncovered a practice called mental subtraction. It's not about positive thinking. It's a subtle repositioning that lets relief surface on its own. Will it work for you? / Burgers, burgers everywhere (15:30). On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu
28 May

Is quitting underrated?

Think about something you held onto for too long. A job, a project, a goal that just wasn't working. We all love stories about people who never gave up, but staying with the wrong thing can drain years from your life. So how can we know when it's time to let go? On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Yushun
21 May

High-quality growth: Xizang targets 7% GDP, which sectors lead?

① Xizang targets 7% GDP growth in 2026, well above national average. Which sectors will lead this highland growth?(00:50) ② China wins 90% of global VLCC orders. How does China maintain this shipbuilding edge?(13:30) ③ Cuban president calls US charges against Raul Castro politically motivated. What’s Washington’s real aim?(25:00) ④ Netanyahu says Israel now controls roughly 60% of the Gaza Strip despite truce. What does the future hold for Gaza?(34:10) ⑤ Germany unveils high-tech roadmaps to enhance competitiveness. Can Germany still catch up globally?(44:55)
27 May

Qiaopi: when letters held families together

How did Chinese migrants send money and messages home before phones or banks existed? They did not click send. Instead, they handed cash and letters to couriers who crossed the sea on faith alone. It was not fast, but it somehow worked. We're talking about Qiaopi, a forgotten system that connected families when nothing else could. / Would you take a lot more money for a lot more loneliness (14:25)? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Xingyu

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