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6 DAYS AGO

Bathe, chill, eat, repeat

The Full Circle: Senior gamers, airplane hospitals, tasteless tomatoes / The classic bathhouse has been reinvented. Today, sprawling 24-hour mega-complexes have replaced it, transcending their original purpose. These are not merely for bathing; they are destinations where you can work from a private pod, enjoy a high-end meal, watch films, and essentially live for a full day (18:31)! On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Ding Heng

6 days ago

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30 min
3 DAYS AGO

Say goodbye to the hidden door handle

The Soapbox: The "no show" problem. / Hidden door handles signal sleek, electric futurism, but in an emergency, their design can become a deadly obstacle. China is now set to become the first country to mandate mechanically operable door handles, turning a design debate into lifesaving law (17:37). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun

3 days ago

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23 min
1 DAY AGO

A cross-border bridge becomes a new point of US-Canada friction

① A senior CPC official has stressed supporting patriotic pro-reunification forces in Taiwan and striking hard against separatists. Why is the Chinese mainland justified to do so? (00:55) ② We analyze China’s provincial GDPs for 2025 and explore why “how fast” the economy grows becomes less important than “how well” it grows. (13:37) ③ South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed support for Russia's efforts to end the Ukraine war in a call with Vladimir Putin. How are the two sides developing their ties amid global uncertainties? (25:02) ④ Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are renewing their calls for the full release of files tied to Epstein’s sex-trafficking network. What have led to their deep sense of frustration? (35:21) ⑤ Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new US-Canada bridge, demanding that Canada turn over at least half of the project’s ownership and agree to other US demands over cross-border trade issues. Does the threat make sense? (44:20)

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53 min
4 FEB

The tale of the tasteless tomato

You slice into a flawless tomato with glossy skin and bright red flesh, only for a letdown to follow. There is no sweetness, no acidity, just water and fiber. This small disappointment has become so common, many people assume that’s just how tomatoes are now. China is tackling that exact issue by biotech, smart innovation and more. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei

4 Feb

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24 min
3 FEB

Your shopping receipt is now a paycheck

Buying something and pocketing the receipt is a universal, forgettable ritual. But across China, that small slip of paper is being weaponized for the economy. Dozens of cities are transforming routine purchases into a nationwide policy experiment, using receipts as a direct lever to stimulate consumer spending and modernize how taxes are tracked. / There's no such thing as "hangry" (17:32). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

3 Feb

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28 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
1 DAY AGO

Frigid camping is sizzling hot!

What does camping at -30°C mean to you? A test of survival? A daredevil's feat? Today, it's being reimagined as a sought-after winter retreat. Equipped with self-powered heaters, stove-jack tents, and sophisticated insulation systems, the punishing cold is being transformed from a forbidding obstacle into a compelling attraction. / Why do hotels always give you four pillows (17:34)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

1 day ago

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23 min
5 FEB

Is your toothpaste lying to you?

The promise is revolutionary: toothpaste that can regrow enamel and repair micro-cavities. Brands are turning bathroom shelves into dental clinics in a tube. But does the science behind "regenerative" brushing hold up, or are we just paying a premium for a brilliantly polished dream? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

5 Feb

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22 min
6 DAYS AGO

Iran-U.S. nuclear talks begin in Oman

Nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. are underway in the capital of Oman, the first meeting since Washington joined Israel's 12-day bombing of Iran last June (01:01). The Chinese mainland has spoken highly of the resumption of a think tank forum between the Communist Party of China and the Chinese Kuomintang (13:36). The last nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the U.S. has expired (25:02).

6 days ago

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1 hr
2 DAYS AGO

From disorder to stability: white paper highlights Hong Kong's national security achievements

China's latest white paper highlights Hong Kong's national security efforts and achievements under "One Country, Two Systems (01:07)."The Munich Security Conference has issued a report, warning that the world has entered a period of "wrecking-ball" politics (13:36). The Kitchen God Festival, or Little New Year, is celebrated across China with parades, folk performances, markets, and community feasts that bring warmth and joy (25:23).

2 days ago

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