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Can we fix doctor burnout?

Healthcare systems around the world are grappling with a familiar challenge: delivering high-quality care while safeguarding the well-being of the medical workforce. During this year's Two Sessions, lawmakers and political advisers are actively debating how to address the long shifts, rising patient demand, and intense emotional pressure that are pushing medical professionals to a breaking point. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

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36 min
2 DAYS AGO

Generation Global: Navigating a Changing World, Ep. 1

Welcome to RoundTable new special series: Generation Global: Navigating a Changing World! In this debut episode, Steve and Yushun sit down with Ace Asim, a researcher and student focused on AI and ethics at Peking University, to explore how China's rapid technological advancement looks through the eyes of international youth.

2 days ago

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53 min
3 DAYS AGO

Lifelong learning takes China's retirees overseas

For many older Chinese, a quality life now has a global dimension. Beyond material comfort lies a deeper desire for growth and self-discovery, leading more seniors to pursue education abroad. These are not vacations. They are immersive experiences where language and art become gateways to new cultures and to rediscovering themselves. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

3 days ago

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23 min
2 DAYS AGO

Tradition's tricky digital rebirth

Forget dusty storefronts. China's oldest brands are now crashing livestreams and racking up billions of views, making the "old-timers" cool again. But beneath the hype lies a brutal scramble for digital talent, a constant battle with the algorithm, and one lingering question about whether the magic survives when heritage chases trends. / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com (17:17). On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

2 days ago

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23 min
4 DAYS AGO

Did I say too much or not enough?

The Soapbox: Tigers' fasting programs / There is a razor thin line between connection and cringe. You know the feeling. You say something real. Too real. And suddenly your brain screams, "Why did I just say that?" But what if that awkward, exposed moment is actually the point (18:24)? On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun

4 days ago

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27 min
24 FEB

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

24 Feb

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17 min
25 FEB

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.

25 Feb

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22 min
20 FEB

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."

20 Feb

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20 min
08/03/2024 · BONUS

Special: How to say "broadcast" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "broadcast" in Chinese.

08/03/2024 · Bonus

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1 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

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