China Plus

•

Channel • 66 Shows

Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated daily
Education

Education

Updated 19/05/2019
Arts

Arts

Complete
Arts

Arts

Updated 20 Apr
Education

Education

Updated twice weekly
Music

Music

Updated 5 Feb
Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated daily

2 days ago

Freshmen, friends, and the fear of fitting in

A new generation just arrived on campus, and they are rewriting the rules of friendship. They scroll with confidence but clam up in person. They crave connection, yet keep everyone at arm's length. From social anxiety as an identity to the rise of buddy culture, something is changing beneath the surface. What happens when the need to belong collides with the urge to retreat? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
14 Aug · Video

IN VIDEO: How used tennis balls come back to life

What if the thing you toss without thinking outlasts you by four centuries? That is the tennis-ball problem. Millions of them, every year, destined for centuries in a landfill. But in Qingdao, they have found a fix. The solution came from 20,000 dead balls reborn as a court you can actually play on. This is the story of waste that won't wait 400 years to disappear. / A viral complaint is sweeping across China right now. Professors and employers are frustrated because their students and young hires cannot write a proper email. Subject lines are missing. Greetings are absent. Sign-offs are nowhere to be found. But these kids grew up on messaging apps, where speed always won and formality never mattered. So who is really out of touch here? Them, or the rest of us? (33:11) On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
26 Aug · Video

IN VIDEO: Why China is scrapping its titles

For years, a shouted slogan at one of China's most popular restaurant chains made a single chef a household name. Then this summer, it disappeared overnight. Across industries, thousands of so-called masters are suddenly losing their status as new national rules rewrite who gets to claim expertise. / China's biggest performing arts companies are trading the grand stage for the small screen. Traditionalists worry that something essential gets lost in the shift from theater to algorithm. Supporters see an opportunity to reach audiences who never would have bought a ticket. So what happens when centuries of performance tradition meet the cold logic of the feed (40:16)? On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun
19 Aug

China's 2026 guide to romance

It's Qixi season in China, and love is in the air in ways you might not expect. Couples are celebrating everywhere from city parks to cruise ships, while a new generation is finding connection through apps, algorithms, and a little bit of courage. The ancient legend behind Chinese Valentine's Day is rich with meaning, but today young people are writing their own love stories. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan
24 Aug

The story of your ice cup

The ice cup market in China is heating up in more ways than one. As consumers develop a taste for clearer, slower melting ice in their iced coffee and other chilled beverages, a wave of new players has rushed in to meet the demand. At the same time, Chinese cooling products are finding their way into international markets, adding another layer of opportunity and pressure. What does it take to compete when the big players start locking down their supply chains, and how are smaller players fighting to survive? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
14 Aug

A second serve: how used tennis balls come back to life

What if the thing you toss without thinking outlasts you by four centuries? That is the tennis-ball problem. Millions of them, every year, destined for centuries in a landfill. But in Qingdao, they have found a fix. The solution came from 20,000 dead balls reborn as a court you can actually play on. This is the story of waste that won't wait 400 years to disappear. / A viral complaint is sweeping across China right now. Professors and employers are frustrated because their students and young hires cannot write a proper email. Subject lines are missing. Greetings are absent. Sign-offs are nowhere to be found. But these kids grew up on messaging apps, where speed always won and formality never mattered. So who is really out of touch here? Them, or the rest of us? (27:46) On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
18 Aug

Smart wards, big questions

Step inside the hospital of the near future, where smart pumps track supplies, beds monitor movement, and AI helps flag risks before they escalate. These intelligent wards are becoming a reality across China, promising safer care and relief for overstretched staff. But as the technology scales, the real question is how far its benefits will reach and whether every hospital will get to share in the transformation. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun
25 Aug

The second World Humanoid Robot Games

At the World Humanoid Robot Games, machines run, dance, fight, and even play football. The spectacle is futuristic, but watching them compete is as awkward as it is impressive. For every graceful motion, there is a stumble, a missed grip, or a kick that goes nowhere. Each failure reveals exactly where the technology falls short, and that is precisely what makes these games valuable. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
13 Aug

Why is it still so hard to take a vacation?

Paid annual leave is a legal right in China, yet many workers choose not to take it. The reasons are nuanced. Concerns about falling behind, disappointing a manager, or the weight of a culture that values presence over performance all play a part. Provincial governments are introducing new measures to encourage companies to let employees step away. On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Yushan
27 Aug

One-person companies, small-town dreams

Solo founders are leaving China's biggest cities for county towns, where the cost of living is a fraction of what they paid. AI has made location less relevant, and smaller counties are wroking to attract these one-person companies with real incentives and real-world testing grounds. Is this a smarter way to build a business, or a step backward? On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Yushun

Music, culture, language, business, stories, talkshows and audio books…China Plus podcasts get you all covered.

China Plus

Top Shows

Top Episodes

About