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The Full Circle: First meetings, silver-haired students，time-honored brands
06/03/2026 | 16 mins.
Each week, we take a step back to re-examine three stories from the news cycle. Stories that, at first glance, appear to have no logical connection. Different sectors. Different stakes. No obvious overlap. And yet, beneath the surface, a single, unexpected thread ties them all together. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan
Can we fix doctor burnout?
06/03/2026 | 35 mins.
Healthcare systems around the world are grappling with a familiar challenge: delivering high-quality care while safeguarding the well-being of the medical workforce. During this year's Two Sessions, lawmakers and political advisers are actively debating how to address the long shifts, rising patient demand, and intense emotional pressure that are pushing medical professionals to a breaking point. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan
Generation Global: Navigating a Changing World, Ep. 1
05/03/2026 | 53 mins.
Welcome to RoundTable new special series: Generation Global: Navigating a Changing World! In this debut episode, Steve and Yushun sit down with Ace Asim, a researcher and student focused on AI and ethics at Peking University, to explore how China's rapid technological advancement looks through the eyes of international youth.
Tradition's tricky digital rebirth
04/03/2026 | 23 mins.
Forget dusty storefronts. China's oldest brands are now crashing livestreams and racking up billions of views, making the "old-timers" cool again. But beneath the hype lies a brutal scramble for digital talent, a constant battle with the algorithm, and one lingering question about whether the magic survives when heritage chases trends. / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (17:17). On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan
Beijing's new plan to save the Great Wall
04/03/2026 | 28 mins.
The Great Wall has survived centuries of wind and war. Now it also faces a new kind of challenge, not from nature, but from the millions who come to love it. This March, new regulations took effect in Beijing. Smarter technology. Tighter oversight. The question is whether these changes can save it from its own popularity. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

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Round Table is a premier English radio/podcast show, straight from Beijing. Hear what's buzzing on the Internet and the main streets, see the latest lifestyle trends, and feel the pulse of life in China, Round Table is your golden ticket. With dynamic cultural exchanges between hosts from diverse backgrounds, we take you on a journey deep into modern China. We invite you to join our conversation! Shoot us an email or a voice memo at [email protected]. Let the fun begin!

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