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Updated 24/01/2025
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24/01/2025

China’s evolving serpent legacy: Ferocious treasures, from rituals to households

Why has the snake, often feared, been revered in Chinese culture and become one of the 12 zodiac animals? How is it portrayed in artifacts, and what does it symbolize in China compared to other cultures? In this episode, we explore the serpent's evolving meanings in Chinese civilization. Special Thanks: Liu Yanfeng

24/01/2025

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16 min
17/11/2025

Tech tourism takes off as sci-fi meets reality in China

①Prehistoric tomb discovered in south China's island province ②Tech tourism takes off as sci-fi meets reality in China ③Russian visitors drawn to south China's Sanya by sun, sea, TCM therapy ④Qilihai Wetland in north China reports record bird counts, earlier migration ⑤Relic sites dating back to Sui, Tang dynasties discovered in Xi'an

17/11/2025

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27 min
29/12/2025

China's "down jacket capital" keeps world warm with design, quality push

①Hainan FTP launches phased zero-carbon industrial park initiative ②Hong Kong's Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme officially implemented ③China's "down jacket capital" keeps world warm with design, quality push ④Major south China airport reports record annual passenger throughput ⑤Archaeologists discover 13-km Qin Dynasty road ruins in NW China ⑥Chinese researchers reveal how urban heat sources intensify extreme heat events

29/12/2025

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27 min
30/05/2025

Dragon Boat Festival's traditions and treats!

Zongzi are steaming on the table, dragon boats are slicing through the water, and this long weekend just hits different—Duanwu Festival meets Children's Day! Some are jetting off for quick getaways, while others are leaning into the art of the staycation. We discuss the traditions we love and the trends shaping the season! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

30/05/2025

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27 min
16/11/2025

Chinese mountain city's charm displayed through unique sports scenes

①China's first double-deck cable-stayed suspension bridge opens to traffic over Yangtze ②Deep-sea AI tool powers up marine research, poised for global use ③Chinese mountain city's charm displayed through unique sports scenes ④Digital technologies empower cultural heritage preservation, inheritance ⑤Resource-poor Chinese township's winning recipe for global kitchens

16/11/2025

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27 min
10/04/2025

From diplomacy to friendship

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dato' Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan, a veteran Malaysian diplomat who spent 12 years in China. From serving as Malaysian Ambassador to China (1998-2005) to his current role leading the Malaysia-China Friendship Association, Dato' Majid has dedicated decades to fostering mutual understanding and collaboration between the two nations. What was his experience in China like? How did his diplomatic journey evolve into a lifelong mission to strengthen people-to-people bonds? What's his vision for the next chapter of China-Malaysia cooperation?

10/04/2025

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24 min
29/04/2023

Peppino Cocozza: A life-long love for the Canton Fair and China

Eighty-four year-old Peppino Cocozza is an Italian-born Swedish businessman. Ever since first visiting China in 1966, he has been a great fan and constant participant in the biannual Canton Fair. Through decades of association with the Fair and China, Cocozza has formed a deep love for and keen insight into the country.

29/04/2023

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7 min
13/10/2025

World's tallest bridge brings local tourism to new heights

①World's tallest bridge brings local tourism to new heights ②Chinese scientists use AI protein language model to uncover mystery of life evolution ③New direct flight route links China's Shenzhen with Indonesia's Manado ④Chinese researchers record full hatching process of green sea turtle on South China Sea reef ⑤China grants satellite phone licenses to three major mobile phone service providers ⑥Chinese government to employ 7,000 retired teachers to work in rural areas ⑦Harvest season begins for China's popular crabs

13/10/2025

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27 min
31/12/2025

Mainland to help Taiwan businesses tap development opportunities

A spokesperson says the Chinese mainland will help Taiwan businesses and enterprises seize development opportunities created in implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.

31/12/2025

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5 min
29/05/2025

Cue sports strike back in the digital era

Long considered a slow-paced game for older generations, snooker is shaking off its dusty image—thanks to stars like China's Zhao Xintong, whose electrifying victory at the 2025 World Snooker Championship has redefined the sport. With his rapid-fire breaks and charismatic flair, the 28-year-old isn't just winning titles; he's drawing a new, younger audience to the green baize. / Rethinking escalator etiquette (18:36). On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin & Laiming

29/05/2025

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26 min

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