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02/08/2024

Behind the lyrics: A French singer’s journey of writing Chinese songs

Christophe Hisquin is a French singer and songwriter who has been devoting himself to making both Chinese and French songs. Better known as Dantes in music industry, the artist creates music that transcends cultural barriers. In this episode, we'll delve into his musical journey and explore how his career has been shaped within the Chinese music industry.

02/08/2024

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33 min
04/04/2022

Songs for the dearly departed

Have you ever seen an animated fantasy movie titled "Coco"? It tells a story of a 12-year old boy named Miguel who has a special journey to the Land of the Dead. In this afterlife world, he meets many deceased family members and learns that their spirits remain only if their living relatives remember them each year. The storyline was inspired by the Mexican holiday—the Day of the Dead. China also has this tradition to cultivate kinship values, filial piety, and continuity of lineage. It is a public holiday called Qingming Festival. Today, several renowned musicians join us to share some soothing pieces that are suitable to accompany you when thinking and reminiscing about your deceased loved ones.

04/04/2022

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29 min
30 JAN

Knit happens: the stitching comeback

The Full Circle: Wedding e-invites, microshifting, subway shopping / Knitting isn't just for your grandma anymore! Gen Z and Millennials have reclaimed it, turning quiet needles and yarn into a loud, viral movement. We tug on the thread of the modern knitting takeover (15:33). On the show: Steve, Yushun & Yushan.

30 Jan

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25 min
02/08/2025

Too many office buildings? Renovate & repurpose!

Shanghai holds the global title for the most office space. And yet, vacancy rates are high. So why is one of the world’s busiest cities pushing to renovate hundreds of office buildings? From old elevator systems to shifting urban priorities, this move prompts a fresh rethink of what office space means in the post-pandemic world. / Round Table's Happy Place (14:27)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Gao Junya

02/08/2025

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18 min
05/08/2025

Are social media bans pointless?

Social media gets blamed for teen mental health struggles, but now Australia's crackdown goes further—banning under-16s from major platforms, including the internet's biggest video hub. Is targeting video platforms alongside social media crossing a line? / Motivational Monday (20:02)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

05/08/2025

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23 min
01/08/2025

China’s summer travel boom: What it reveals about shifting consumer trends

Fueled by rising consumption and attractive packages offered by tourism authorities, this summer promises to be a bumper season for tourism in China. Railway trips from July to August are projected to exceed 950 million, up 6% year-on-year. Group tour bookings have jumped over 35%, and a national campaign will feature 39,000 cultural events. Meanwhile, outbound travel is also surging — visa applications for countries like Italy, Norway, and Germany are up over 80%. What does this summer’s travel frenzy reveal about the evolving patterns of Chinese consumer behavior? Host Ge Anna is joined by Mario Cavolo, Founder and CEO of M Communications Group; Chen Jiahe, chief investment officer at Novem Arcae Technologies; Professor Liu Baocheng, Director of the Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics.

01/08/2025

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54 min
05/12/2025

Are you ready to live a zero-waste life?

Cities worldwide are drowning in trash. Landfills are full, oceans are clogged with plastic. Many are trying to change, but one effort stands apart in its sheer scale and ambition: China's nationwide push to build“zero-waste cities.”The goal is a system where everything is reused, repurposed, or recovered. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun

05/12/2025

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27 min
16/07/2025

Functional fitness fueling workout culture

Let's be real—when do you actually bench-press in daily life? Across China, functional fitness is gaining momentum as people shift from isolated lifts to practical strength. It focuses on compound movements—lifting, twisting, pushing—building real-world ability that lasts. Just how functional is your fitness? / Throning: Dating for status (15:19). On the show: Steve Hatherly, Yushun & Yushan

16/07/2025

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23 min
24/06/2021

Along China's Expressways: Be a Martian at the Mars Base in Jinchang

What's it like to live on Mars and grow your own potatoes like what Matt Damon did in the Martian? How do you maintain a physical fitness routine on Mars? Join us on Studio Plus as we speak with CGTN reporter Yiqiu who recently visited a Mars Base while travelling along the Lanzhou-Haikou Expressway.

24/06/2021

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10 min
04/12/2025

Japan falls from China’s top 10 travel list: What “Takaichi Fallout” reveal about political costs?

① Xi, Macron meet and pledge cooperation on global crises and trade. How might this deepened China-France engagement influence broader China-EU relations and global multilateral coordination? (00:45) ② Japan drops out of the top 10 destinations for Chinese travelers after PM Takaichi’s radical moves. What does this “Takaichi Fallout” reveal about the economic costs of political missteps in Japan? (13:31) ③Putin visits India amid Ukraine peace push. What’s on the agenda? (26:28) ④ EU to launch antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp. What impact will it have for tech companies? (35:57) ⑤ China Eastern launches world's longest flight route from Shanghai to Argentina. What does this milestone say about China-Latin America ties? (44:31)

04/12/2025

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52 min

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