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The track that changed everything

Two decades after the Qinghai–Xizang Railway first sliced across the plateau, the tracks tell a story bigger than engineering. At 4,000 meters, they've rewired daily life, shifting supply chains, redirecting tourism, and speeding the flow of ideas. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Guo Yan

3 days ago

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29 min
25 Jun

From the campus to the company

The Class of 2026 is entering a job market that no longer follows the old rules. The megacity dream is fading, and patents are replacing theses for a growing number of graduates. Success is being redefined by a generation that is choosing careers which barely existed a decade ago. On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Yushan

25 Jun

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35 min
4 days ago

Why all your screens just got pricier

Prices are rising across the entire consumer electronics sector, yet this surge does not follow the usual pattern. The driving force is neither a raw material crunch nor a logistics breakdown. A far larger transformation is recalibrating the cost of every gadget in your home. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun

4 days ago

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20 min
26 Jun

The Full Circle: digital babysitting, AI doctors, AI authors

Digital babysitters, AI doctors, and AI authors walk into a story. It sounds like the start of a joke, but it's actually the beginning of something bigger. In The Full Circle, we find the unexpected link between three very different scenes. / Have you ever eaten a train (17:19)? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

26 Jun

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24 min
26 Jun

Shelf wars: grocers strike back

Something has shifted in the grocery aisle. Store brands now dominate grocery shelves, and major retailers are competing head‑to‑head with the brands they once stocked. From the rise of private labels to the strategies that power them, the real question is whether shoppers are getting better value or simply falling for clever marketing. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

26 Jun

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28 min
25 Jun

Who really wrote that novel?

Artificial intelligence is a useful tool for many people, but what does it mean for writers? A prize-winning sci-fi author has admitted that part of her new book came from AI. A bestselling novelist now uses AI chat bot for research. Platforms are promising million-word novels with a single click. So what exactly are readers paying for? On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Yushan

25 Jun

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17 min
8 Jun

美文阅读 | 夏 Summer (三毛)

Opening Quote 夏天才真正是美的，充沛、丰厚、浩大，全部盛开并不惜接近死亡，那才是高贵呢。（史铁生） Classics Recited 夏日南亭怀辛大孟浩然 Sensation Arthur Rimbau Summer Robert Walser 夏三毛

8 Jun

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33 min
27/09/2024

“Culture is the root and soul of a nation”

“What’s traditional is also fashionable!” From the preservation of the Great Wall to the rekindling of market interest in ancient ethnic embroidery, Xi Jinping is passionate about promoting China’s cultural legacies while he works to spark dialogue and mutual growth across nations and civilizations. For him, culture deserved to be preserved, and shared. In this episode, we shine light on Xi Jinping commitment to fostering cultural exchanges between China and the global community.

27/09/2024

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22 min
19 Jun

Dragon Boat Festival gets a modern makeover

June 19 marks this year's Dragon Boat Festival, one of China's oldest traditions. These days, it is about more than rice dumplings and boat races. The holiday now includes study tours, DIY herb bouquets, healthier takes on zongzi, and race events built around tourism. How can ancient celebrations evolve without losing their soul? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yangyang

19 Jun

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26 min
30/10/2025

Decoding China's "tea fee" controversy

You've likely seen a service fee, a tip line, or even a small charge for that sealed pack of tissues. But what about a "tea fee" that's not for the pot you ordered, but for every single seat at your table? This is the unexpected charge sparking debate and leaving diners surprised at restaurants in certain areas of China. What would you do if you found it on your bill?/ Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com (14:58). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

30/10/2025

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23 min

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