Round Table China China Plus
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- Society & Culture
Round Table is a premier English radio/podcast show, straight from Beijing.
Hear what's buzzing on the Internet and the main streets, see the latest lifestyle trends, and feel the pulse of life in China, Round Table is your golden ticket. With dynamic cultural exchanges between hosts from diverse backgrounds, we take you on a journey deep into modern China.
We invite you to join our conversation! Shoot us an email or a voice memo at ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com. Let the fun begin!
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Do you dare to NOT give wedding gift money?
Ready to flip tradition on its head? Meet the youths who dare to say, "I Don't do red envelopes at weddings!" A small but mighty group of young folks in Shenzhen challenges the norm of stuffing red envelopes with cash as wedding gifts. / Why multi-brand boutiques struggle to flourish (15:56)? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill
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China's marathon boom faces its share of challenges
Ready, Set, Go! China's marathon fever is on! Lace up your sneakers and get ready to join the excitement, as cities nationwide gear up for marathon adventures. With thrills, cheers, and personal triumphs waiting at every turn, are you ready to conquer the challenge and cross the finish line? How can event organizers up their game and deliver better services to ensure a more enjoyable experience for runners? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill
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Viva la Chinese-French cultural exchange
Join us as we delve into the dynamic relationship between China and France, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties. From booming trade to flourishing artistic collaboration, there's much to celebrate in this vibrant exchange of culture and innovation. Check out how culinary delights and cutting-edge couture play a pivotal role in strengthening the bonds between our nations! On the show, Heyang, Yushun & Giorgia Maset
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The making of 'Echoes of Kuliang'
'Echoes of Kuliang', the 5-episode CGTN Radio drama series, has been stirring the hearts and minds of listeners. On today's show, let's discover the secrets, challenges, and joys of bringing this tale to your ears, straight from the tongues of the cast themselves! Meet the cast, who you actually already know from Round Table!
If you like 'Echoes of Kuliang' and 'Round Table', please send us your thoughts, comments, and questions to ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com! As Heyang always says: emails are fine, but voice memos are always better! Thanks!
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Encore: A novel bite of agricultural-university snacks
Dear listeners, get ready for an encore as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the year! We can find on the market these days potato chips developed supposedly by some institutes or academies of agricultural sciences. Are these really healthier and tastier than the regular brand-name chips from the supermarket? / Let's take a look at some counter-intuitive ways that may help you better recover from work and New Year celebrations (17:20). On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly
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Encore: How open should campuses be to the public?
Dear listeners, get ready for an encore as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the year! In the height of winter, the Weiming Lake ice rink on the campus of Peking University is open to all skating enthusiasts. With spring, the cherry blossoms of Wuhan University attract millions of visitors both locally and from across the country. There are a lot of pros and cons for universities to open their campuses to the general public, and is there a right or wrong answer to the question: should university campuses stay open? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly