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3D AGO

The Full Circle: Red envelopes, hands-on classes, one-person companies

Look closely, and a pattern begins to emerge from this week's stories. The pieces are all there, just not yet put together. But once they are, something surprising comes into focus. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

3d ago

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23 min
4D AGO

The trouble with red envelopes

Remember when a red envelope felt like magic? Not for the cash inside, but for the luck it carried. Somewhere along the way, that magic got replaced by a calculator. With campaigns now capping the cash, can we save the hongbao from the 'monetary arms race'? / Decoding the picky eater (18:36). On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun.

4d ago

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30 min
6D AGO

Is post-Chinese New Year syndrome a thing?

Once the fireworks fade and the tables clear, reality creeps back in. Your thoughts move at molasses speed, your energy flatlines, and that cozy holiday haze suddenly feels suspiciously like a coma. It's not just exhaustion. It's your body coming down from weeks dialed up to eleven, crash-landing straight into the office. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

6d ago

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17 min
5D AGO

When campus stir-fries eclipse spreadsheets

In lecture halls once defined by PowerPoint slides and exam prep, a different kind of competition is unfolding. At several Chinese universities, the most sought-after electives are no longer traditional academic offerings, but hands-on courses in cooking, woodworking, beadwork, and car maintenance. / Is cucumber water the newest restaurant flex (16:14)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun.

5d ago

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22 min
FEB 20

The secret of effortless skill

Round Table presents the fifth of six stories from the new podcast, "Sage and Youth: Debating Zhuangzi's Tao." In this episode: is true expertise about aligning with hidden rhythms or overpowering difficulty? A famous butcher from Zhuangzi's story inspires Gen Z debaters to rethink whether success comes from harmony with systems or relentless self-strengthening. For more fascinating stories and heated debates, search "Sage and Youth: Debating Zhuangzi's Tao."

Feb 20

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20 min
FEB 23

Should loyalty be paid?

Round Table presents the last of six stories from the new podcast, "Sage and Youth: Debating Zhuangzi's Tao." In this episode: a humble butcher survives chaos yet refuses honor. But why? When devotion meets power, what truly counts as merit? Zhuangzi's ancient tale sparks a modern debate: whether integrity lies in rejecting rewards or in acknowledging shared struggle. For more fascinating stories and heated debates, search "Sage and Youth: Debating Zhuangzi's Tao."

Feb 23

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22 min
6D AGO

The numbers behind the Chinese New Year

The fireworks have faded, the reunions have ended, and the last dumpling is a distant memory. Now the numbers are in. The receipts, the records, and the data that reveals what kind of holiday this year's Spring Festival really was. From tourism hauls to box office gold, we break down how China rang in its Year of the Horse. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

6d ago

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34 min
5D AGO

The AI powered Spring Festival

Another Chinese New Year celebration has just wrapped, but this year felt different. We saw robots trading folk dances for high-speed kung fu, AI assistants causing literal "bubble tea meltdowns" in the real world, and digital clones of celebrities showing up in kitchens where they definitely weren't invited. It was a week where the line between "festive tradition" and "Black Mirror episode" got a little blurry. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun.

5d ago

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31 min
3D AGO

The too cool night schools

For years, cities across China have invested in cultivating "night-time economies," including restaurants, retail, and entertainment. Now, a new dimension has emerged: education after dark. Evening classes are becoming an integral part of urban infrastructure, offering a diverse range of fun, hands-on courses including makeup artistry, magic tricks, and wardrobe organization. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

3d ago

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29 min
FEB 19

Can success be copied?

Round Table presents the fourth of six stories from the new podcast, "Sage and Youth: Debating Zhuangzi's Tao." In this episode: when does inspiration become self-betrayal? We explore whether adopting others' methods leads to genuine progress or quietly disconnects us from our own nature. For more fascinating stories and heated debates, search "Sage and Youth: Debating Zhuangzi's Tao."

Feb 19

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24 min

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