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Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com! / Have you noticed your colleague enjoying homemade lunches in the next cubicle recently? Whether you're a seasoned meal-prepper or a newbie to the lunchbox game, there's something undeniably satisfying about packing your own midday munchies. So, let's swap recipes, share hacks, and see if a new packed lunch trend flies (16:37)! On the show: Heyang, Yushan & Steve Hatherly

As loneliness becomes a growing concern in today's fast-paced society, artificial intelligence, or AI companions are emerging as a revolutionary solution. Thanks to significant improvements in large language models (LLMs), AI friends are more empathetic, engaging, and responsive than ever before. What drives people to seek companionship, sometimes even romance, from AI, and what do people gain and loose from these AI relationships? On the show: Heyang, Yushan & Steve Hatherly

If you live in China, you might have already noticed how everyone from your hairstylist to your tech support can be called a "teacher" nowadays! It's not just a quirky trend but has deep historical and social roots. Today, let's unravel the fascinating journey of the word "teacher," explore how it has morphed into a universal term of respect, and what this says about the Chinese society. / Let's bite into this delicious piece of TCM bread and see how traditional Chinese medicine can be mixed into modern baking (16:45). On the show: Niu Honglin, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill

After visiting tourist destinations dazzling with neon lights and colorful lanterns, or after enjoying traditional and modern performances, or a run at the gym after work, a late-night snack is always welcomed! Maybe it's barbecue on roadsides, or hotpot restaurants that stay open throughout the entire evening, late-night food markets in China burst with tantalizing choices. Round Table invites you to join us for some nighttime dining experience in China. On the show: Niu Honglin, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill

While some parents view smartwatches as a safer alternative to smartphones for kids, offering location tracking without the additional risks of full-fledged devices, there's a catch – these watches can become so addictive that children struggle to put them down, even during mealtimes or when it's time for bed. So let's talk about it: are smartwatches for kids a convenience or cause for concern? On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Gao Junya

In the city, twinkling lights from high-rise buildings blend in with the stars, creating a magical skyline. In this episode of our series spotlighting China's night economy, let's check out the tourist attractions, cultural sites, and entertainment options in some Chinese cities that never sleep. On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Gao Junya