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10/11/2025

AI-assisted online tool helps decipher China's oracle bone characters

①World's first flying car factory begins trial production in south China ②Shanghai Disney Resort plans fourth themed hotel ③AI-assisted online tool helps decipher China's oracle bone characters ④China targets manned moon landing by 2030, outlines testing tasks ahead ⑤China tests inflatable space factory, eyes in-orbit manufacturing ⑥Wasabi fuels prosperity in southwest China's mountains

10/11/2025

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27 min
25/06/2025

National Low Carbon Day

Offshore wind farms. E-bike charging stations. Kindergarten sustainability lessons. In China's pioneering low-carbon cities, these climate solutions are taking root. On National Low-Carbon Day this June 25, communities demonstrate how cutting-edge technology and citizen engagement can work hand-in-hand against climate change. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve Hatherly & Yunqi

25/06/2025

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35 min
18/07/2025

Vacation guilt? You're not alone

To all the hardworking professionals out there - you've earned that vacation time, fair and square. Yet when the moment comes, do you take it without guilt? In the U.S., where hustle culture runs deep, vacation guilt is all too common. So why does taking time off evoke a sense of guilt? / Little dots on smartphone outsmart motion sickness (24:50) / Round Table's Happy Place (30:11)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Gao Junya

18/07/2025

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35 min
15/12/2025

Great Wall excavation yields key archaeological discoveries in Beijing

①Great Wall excavation yields key archaeological discoveries in Beijing ②Beijing's specialized SME board hits 1,000-company milestone ③China's electronic information manufacturing industry reports steady growth in Jan.-Oct. ④First direct air route between China, Argentina launched ⑤How red leaves spark tourism boom across China

15/12/2025

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27 min
22/07/2025

Is vocational education finally gaining prestige?

In China, vocational education has long been seen as a second-choice path, overshadowed by the prestige of university degrees. But times are changing. Some top students are now skipping university for technical training—once unthinkable. As policies shift, job prospects and perceptions evolve, the value of skilled work is being redefined. Could this be the start of an era where ability outweighs credentials? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

22/07/2025

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28 min
22/07/2025

Lemon prices biting? Try lemon milk!

We've all heard the saying: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." But what if those lemons suddenly cost a fortune? We uncover the reasons behind soaring citrus prices—and the surprising new drink trend that's about to dominate your summer. / Thinking beyond Good vs. Bad (15:41). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

22/07/2025

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24 min
10/11/2025

Ghosting the family group chat

The family group chat has entered its awkward phase. Designed for connection, it now often manufactures obligation, leading to a wave of quiet mutinies. This isn't a breakdown of family ties, but a user-led revolt against a platform that demands too much. The lesson? In the 21st century, setting a digital boundary is becoming a vital form of care. / Motivational Monday (18:37)! On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

10/11/2025

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24 min
25/06/2025

Reforming animal releases with respect

Free the fish, save your soul—or so the saying goes. But well-meaning animal release rituals can devastate local ecosystems when non-native species are introduced. China is now enforcing strict guidelines on fangsheng (traditional Buddhist life-release practices) to balance compassion with conservation. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve Hatherly & Yunqi

25/06/2025

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18 min
04/07/2025

Youth cities attract talent

Over twelve million college graduates are entering the job market this summer. But behind the numbers is a more personal, yet collective question: Where do I want to build my life? From bustling metropolises to up-and-coming smaller cities, young people are sizing up options, and cities are sizing them up right back. We explore what it means for a city to truly welcome young people, not just with perks, but with purpose. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

04/07/2025

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28 min
04/07/2025

Are you a mankeeper?

Ladies, ever feel like you're dating a job you never signed up for? Suddenly you're managing his emotions, his social life, even basic daily logistics… while your own needs get sidelined. That's mankeeping, a term catching fire in English-language media to describe the invisible, unpaid labor women often carry in relationships. It's sparking real frustration in the US, but does it have global relevance too? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

04/07/2025

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24 min

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