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1 JAN

New Year's Day celebrations in China

As 2026 arrives, China pauses for a three-day national holiday, a dedicated celebration of new beginnings. Join us as we explore this cultural moment where tradition meets modernity, immersing you in the distinctive sounds, cherished flavors, and personal rituals of a nation taking a collective breath before stepping forward into the promise of the year ahead. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

1 Jan

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32 min
1 JAN

When a meme prescribed self-care

In late 2025, the most resonant piece of self-care advice in China didn't come from a lifestyle guru, but from an internet meme: 爱你老己 (Love yourself). A single, linguistically clever phrase blossomed into a cultural phenomenon. Its power was in repackaging the universal truth of self-love into something that felt intimate, shareable, and distinctly modern. This is the story of how language itself became a premier tool for wellness in the digital age. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

1 Jan

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19 min
14 FEB

Beijing 2022 legacy: Skating passion, four years on

From the century-old ice of Shichahai to the Olympic-caliber rinks of the Ice Cube, Beijing's skating culture is thriving once again. We follow the city's frozen rhythms—meeting retirees who greet the dawn on skates, young students inspired by the Winter Games, and the heir to a time-honored blade-sharpening craft. Four years after Beijing 2022, ice sports have moved beyond the Olympic stage and into everyday life—becoming a defining pulse of the capital’s winter identity.

14 Feb

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26 min
29 JAN

Confidence tumbles, concerns rise—What’s weighing on the U.S. economy?

① President Xi meets with British PM Starmer: What signals does it send for China-UK ties? (00:47) ② China's expanding trillion-yuan GDP club highlights economic resilience: expert. (17:07) ③ Iran rejects Washington’s threats, saying it is ready to respond to any US attack. What comes next for regional stability? (27:33) ④ US consumer confidence drops to lowest level since 2014. What’s weighing on the U.S. economy? (36:58) ⑤ Canadian business leader: New China-Canada deal to fuel EV and farm growth. (46:04)

29 Jan

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54 min
31/12/2025 · BONUS

Round Table recommends: XINQI Discovers China

We've been painting a vivid, emotional portrait of 2025 through tags, words, and music. Yet every portrait needs a frame—and that frame is often economics. To explore it, Round Table recommends our colleagues' new podcast: XINQI Discovers China. Tune in with hosts Emma, Sear, and Steve.

31/12/2025 · Bonus

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50 min
02/09/2019

The charm and magic behind the Chinese calligraphy

In modern days, people are writing less and less with pens. Instead, the computer and smart phone have taken place to function as the method of conveying or recording information and messages. But in China, there are still quite a large quantity of people practicing the traditional Chinese handwriting, or the Chinese calligraphy. What's the charm and magic behind it? Let's find out more.

02/09/2019

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10 min
23 FEB

Trump’s tariffs face major political setbacks

① After the US Supreme Court declared the Trump administration’s unilateral tariffs illegal, China has called on the US to lift its tariffs. How can China safeguard its legitimate interests when Washington’s trade policy faces domestic political setbacks and uncertainties? (00:43) ② India and Brazil have signed a mining pact, and they are targeting $20 billion in two-way trade in five years. What are the two sides’ strategic calculations in deepening their trade? (12:05) ③ China has issued draft rules that would target the potential psychological and emotional risks of AI-powered chatbots. Why is China seriously paying attention to this field? (25:00)

23 Feb

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54 min
10/08/2025

Anat Cohen

资深DJ有待介绍爵士乐发展史上各流派和代表人物，深入浅出，雅俗共赏。

10/08/2025

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55 min
3 FEB

Year of the Horse Special | The Silent Hero: The White Dragon Horse Part 1

A dragon-turned horse. A punishment-turned pilgrimage. In this episode of Chinese Folk Tales, we tell the story of the White Dragon Horse from the classic "Journey to the West" — a silent hero for the Year of the Horse.

3 Feb

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11 min
9 JAN

Why did Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim now?

This week, Sideline Story looks at the shock dismissal of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. We break down why United chose to sack their head coach while still in the top-four race, examine how a tense press conference may have sealed his fate, and discuss the growing power struggle between head coaches and club hierarchies in modern football. From Old Trafford to the wider Premier League, we ask what Amorim's departure really tells us about how the game is being run today.

9 Jan

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26 min

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