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Updated 10/07/2024

5 DAYS AGO

Bathe, chill, eat, repeat

The Full Circle: Senior gamers, airplane hospitals, tasteless tomatoes / The classic bathhouse has been reinvented. Today, sprawling 24-hour mega-complexes have replaced it, transcending their original purpose. These are not merely for bathing; they are destinations where you can work from a private pod, enjoy a high-end meal, watch films, and essentially live for a full day (18:31)! On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Ding Heng

5 days ago

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30 min
2 FEB

What makes a house a good house?

China built the world's largest housing market by chasing one thing: more. But the finish line has moved. The urgent new question is no longer "How many?" but "How good?" What are we searching for when a home must be more than just space, when it needs to be the foundation for a good life? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu

2 Feb

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26 min
6 DAYS AGO

Is your toothpaste lying to you?

The promise is revolutionary: toothpaste that can regrow enamel and repair micro-cavities. Brands are turning bathroom shelves into dental clinics in a tube. But does the science behind "regenerative" brushing hold up, or are we just paying a premium for a brilliantly polished dream? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

6 days ago

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22 min
2 FEB

Is your grandma a gamer?

The Soapbox: The "Admin Night" trend / We think of e-sports as a young person's game. But in China, the fastest-growing players are in their 60s and 70s. They are forming teams, winning competitions, and turning gaming into a new kind of retirement. This is not just a pastime. It is a new path for the silver economy (17:49). On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu

2 Feb

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26 min
30 JAN

Beijing 2022 legacy: China's next ice hockey generation

Four years after the Beijing Winter Olympics, the ice hockey legacy is being written not by elite athletes, but by children in the Chinese capital. From Olympic venues turned training grounds to dreams of wearing the national jersey, this podcast explores how Beijing 2022 ignited a passion for ice hockey in China’s youth—and the hopes, challenges, and heartbeats shaping the future of the sport. Through the voices of kids, parents, and coaches, we dive into the quieter, deeper story of inheritance unfolding on the ice.

30 Jan

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33 min
12 JAN

Are you living life or tracking It?

The Soapbox: the great strawberry size conspiracy. / Welcome to the era of the Quantified Self, where we optimize every heartbeat and dissect every hour of sleep. This constant data stream promises a path to perfect control and an optimized life. But is that the whole story? Does tracking your life really help you live it more fully, or does it simply become another obstacle on the path to being present (12:08)? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu.

12 Jan

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23 min
6 JAN

A decade-long wait ends in the Forbidden City

After ten years of "Do Not Disturb" signs, the most powerful room in the Forbidden City is back in business. Want to see where the Qing emperors actually lived, worked, and… gossiped? The Hall of Mental Cultivation is finally open. / Why do we doom-scroll our partner's ex (14:49)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei

6 Jan

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22 min
20 JAN

The dietary playbook has changed

More protein. Whole milk returns. Ultra-processed foods take a step back. The latest U.S. dietary guidelines have triggered a wave of reactions—some cheering, others confused. Has nutrition science changed its mind, or are we simply rediscovering what was overlooked? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei

20 Jan

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23 min
23 JAN

What the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges means for Agenda 2063

As China and Africa enter the 2026 Year of People-to-People Exchanges, greater emphasis is being placed on cultural, educational, youth, and social engagement. With hundreds of activities planned, the move aims to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen the social foundations of China-Africa relations. Erastus Mwencha, former Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, shares how these exchanges align with AU's Agenda 2063.

23 Jan

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27 min
23/08/2024

Malian doctor Diarra Boubacar: four decades of TCM practice in China

Do you trust traditional Chinese medicine when it's practiced by an African doctor? For many Chinese patients, the answer is a resounding yes. Diarra Boubacar from Mali became the first non-Chinese student to earn a doctorate in TCM. He has been practicing TCM in China for 40 years, often volunteering services in remote villages where he has trained over 3,000 local doctors. He is now working on setting up a TCM hospital in his home country, introducing his fellow Malians to this ancient practice. We follow Dr. Boubacar on one of his trips in western China and explore his journey as a foreign TCM practitioner and his efforts to bridge cultural gaps.

23/08/2024

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32 min

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