Round Table China China Plus

Round Table's Happy Place! / Hangzhou city is buzzing with excitement, as it hosts the 20th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival! With exciting activities and a focus on talent development, this city in east China's Zhejiang Province is a hub of creativity. How has the Chinese animation industry grown, and what's next on the horizon (14:08)? On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Heyang sits down with Mr. Martin Taylor, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to China. They clear the air on the importance of tobacco control and delve into the impactful measures Chinese cities have implemented to reduce smoking rates and promote smoke-free environments.

Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to ezfmroundtable@foxmail.com! / Have you noticed your colleague enjoying homemade lunches in the next cubicle recently? Whether you're a seasoned meal-prepper or a newbie to the lunchbox game, there's something undeniably satisfying about packing your own midday munchies. So, let's swap recipes, share hacks, and see if a new packed lunch trend flies (16:37)! On the show: Heyang, Yushan & Steve Hatherly

As loneliness becomes a growing concern in today's fast-paced society, artificial intelligence, or AI companions are emerging as a revolutionary solution. Thanks to significant improvements in large language models (LLMs), AI friends are more empathetic, engaging, and responsive than ever before. What drives people to seek companionship, sometimes even romance, from AI, and what do people gain and loose from these AI relationships? On the show: Heyang, Yushan & Steve Hatherly

If you live in China, you might have already noticed how everyone from your hairstylist to your tech support can be called a "teacher" nowadays! It's not just a quirky trend but has deep historical and social roots. Today, let's unravel the fascinating journey of the word "teacher," explore how it has morphed into a universal term of respect, and what this says about the Chinese society. / Let's bite into this delicious piece of TCM bread and see how traditional Chinese medicine can be mixed into modern baking (16:45). On the show: Niu Honglin, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill

After visiting tourist destinations dazzling with neon lights and colorful lanterns, or after enjoying traditional and modern performances, or a run at the gym after work, a late-night snack is always welcomed! Maybe it's barbecue on roadsides, or hotpot restaurants that stay open throughout the entire evening, late-night food markets in China burst with tantalizing choices. Round Table invites you to join us for some nighttime dining experience in China. On the show: Niu Honglin, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill