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Have pets lost their welcome mat?

Over the past decade, the rise of pet-friendly cafés, restaurants, and shopping malls has reflected a broader change in urban culture. Pets are no longer just companions at home. But recently, some businesses have begun reversing course by tightening rules or removing pet-friendly labels altogether. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

4 days ago

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24 min
23 JAN

What happens next as US walks away from global climate agreements?

The Trump administration has announced its intention to withdraw from 66 international bodies, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Later this month, on January 27, the US will also officially depart the Paris Agreement for the second time. What does all this mean for global climate action? Zhao Ying speaks with Daniel Kreeger, the executive director and co-founder of the Association of Climate Change Officers.

23 Jan

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32 min
19 JAN

The app that wants to know if you're alive

The Soapbox: office gossip / Why would someone pay for an app that demands they prove they are alive every single morning? This viral trend has captivated millions, but is it a symptom of our need for constant digital validation, or could there be an unexpectedly positive driver behind its popularity (15:12)? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu

19 Jan

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23 min
11 MAR

Redefining the 9-to-5

For many young people, the nine-to-five job is no longer the only or preferred option. Flexible schedules, multiple income streams, and digital entrepreneurship are increasingly part of the career landscape. In China, this has fueled the rapid rise of new forms of employment, from delivery services to livestream commerce. As lawmakers and political advisers gather at the Two Sessions, the country is taking a closer look at how this new generation of workers is reshaping the labor market. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

11 Mar

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14 min
20/06/2025

Encountering the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo

At the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, African entrepreneurs showcase everything from tea and cashews to specialty coffee, forging new connections and exploring opportunities in the Chinese market. These encounters highlight the growing depth and diversity of China-Africa business cooperation on the ground.

20/06/2025

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20 min
6 JAN

A decade-long wait ends in the Forbidden City

After ten years of "Do Not Disturb" signs, the most powerful room in the Forbidden City is back in business. Want to see where the Qing emperors actually lived, worked, and… gossiped? The Hall of Mental Cultivation is finally open. / Why do we doom-scroll our partner's ex (14:49)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei

6 Jan

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22 min
20/08/2022

A modern classic

Lusaka is one of the fastest developing cities in Africa. It is home to nearly two million people full of dreams for the big city in a quiet suburb. Yamwisha Muyunda is part of a vibrant, self-motivated ensemble called the Afro Jazz. The group consists of young musicians from Lusaka. They are millennials that have integrated selfies and Instagram into the classical music scene. It is often hard for these young people to get into classical music, yet they continue to fight for their love.

20/08/2022

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27 min
2 JAN

Can we dim the sun to cool the Earth?

As global temperatures continue to rise due to greenhouse gas emissions, can we dim the sunlight to cool the Earth? The idea may sound extreme, but solar radiation management, or solar geo-engineering, has already become a serious subject of scientific research. And it's not just scientists—billionaires like Elon Musk and Bill Gates have also shown interest. How viable is this concept in practice? What ethical, environmental, and global governance challenges could it bring? Zhao Ying speaks with John Moore, a research professor at the Arctic Center, University of Lapland in Finland. From 2015 to '22, he led the Chinese geoengineering research program while serving as Chief Scientist at the College of Global Change and Earth System Science, Beijing Normal University.

2 Jan

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32 min
20 JAN · BONUS

Special: How to say "crowdfunding 众筹" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "crowdfunding" in Chinese.

20 Jan · Bonus

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1 min
16/12/2025

China demands Japan honor political commitments on Taiwan

Hainan Province is ready to start special customs operation and officially become a free trade port in China (07:36). China has again criticized Japan for failing to reaffirm key political commitments on the Taiwan question and selectively citing historical documents (17:27). The U.S. and several European countries have offered security guarantees for Ukraine as part of peace efforts to end the conflict with Russia (23:25).

16/12/2025

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