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Your shopping receipt is now a paycheck

Buying something and pocketing the receipt is a universal, forgettable ritual. But across China, that small slip of paper is being weaponized for the economy. Dozens of cities are transforming routine purchases into a nationwide policy experiment, using receipts as a direct lever to stimulate consumer spending and modernize how taxes are tracked. / There's no such thing as "hangry" (17:32). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

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28 Min.
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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

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26 Min.
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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.

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25 Min.
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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

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26 Min.
27. JAN.

Your next vacation is a micro-vacation

For many urban professionals, the classic long vacation is being replaced by the micro-vacation. The traditional getaway often requires intense planning, difficult time-off negotiations, and creates a significant financial burden. This new philosophy focuses on escape in manageable, spontaneous fragments, offering renewal without the elaborate cost. / Let's welcome the Nihao China app for international travelers (19:40)! On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Xingyu

27. Jan.

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28 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.
VOR 6 TAGEN

Is trying the new buying?

What if the newest trend in shopping isn't buying, but trying? Free tastes, test drives, and no-questions-asked returns are reshaping malls into showrooms for a growing trial economy. For consumers, the risk feels almost nonexistent. For brands, trust becomes the currency. But when does trying stop functioning as a preview and start replacing purchase altogether? And what happens when the free samples run out? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Yushan.

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28 Min.
28. JAN.

Step into the subway multiverse

When a public transit system must find new revenue, innovation follows. In China, subway operators are answering the call with a radical solution: transforming stations from simple transit points into vibrant, multi-purpose commercial hubs. This nationwide facelift is redefining the very purpose of urban infrastructure, turning subterranean spaces into the heart of community and commerce. / The invisible threat of third-hand smoke (13:39). On the show: Steve, Niu Honglin & Yushan

28. Jan.

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22 Min.
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The tale of the tasteless tomato

You slice into a flawless tomato with glossy skin and bright red flesh, only for a letdown to follow. There is no sweetness, no acidity, just water and fiber. This small disappointment has become so common, many people assume that’s just how tomatoes are now. China is tackling that exact issue by biotech, smart innovation and more. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei

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24 Min.
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How can China’s renminbi become a global reserve currency?

① Xi Jinping has published an article, calling for building China into a financial powerhouse. He says China needs to build a strong currency that will reach the status of a global reserve. What remain to be done in expanding the yuan’s global footprint? (00:47) ② What’s at stake in Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi’s week-long visit to China? (14:21) ③ Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. What do we know about Warsh? (24:56) ④ As US-Iran tensions boost oil prices, why has OPEC+ decided to maintain its current oil production levels? (35:36) ⑤ China’s annual Spring Festival travel rush began on Monday. Why is a new record expected for the number of travels during this year’s rush? (45:19)

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