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What skills will matter in the age of AI?
What skills will matter in the age of AI?
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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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- What skills will matter in the age of AI? · 30 minAs AI takes on more tasks once handled by humans, from writing and analysis to creativity and decision-making, what will set people apart in the workplace? For young people…
- Qigong: the barely-working-out secret · 18 minThe secret to a better morning might not be working out harder, but barely working out at all. Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice of slow, breath-led movement, is quietly…
- Beijing's school meal overhaul · 35 minBeijing is banning outsourced school lunches, and by 2027 every school in the city must run its own canteen, with food buying centralized at the district level. What difference…
- Are you low on vitamin D? · 24 minThink fatigue, muscle weakness and constant achiness are just part of modern life? New research points to a hidden culprit most of us never check: vitamin D. Adults in China are…
- Double Eleven goes AI · 29 minChina's biggest online sales festival is in full swing, and the standout helper this year is artificial intelligence. AI is lending a hand at every turn, from shoppers weighing…
- The Soapbox: should the subway charge you for lingering? · 19 minA time restriction in Guangzhou is catching subway riders off guard and sparking debate about extra fees for staying underground too long. The policy raises questions about…
- Hive mind: China's evolving beekeeping industry · 32 minBees pollinate one third of the global food supply, but shifting seasons and shrinking habitats are putting them at risk. Beekeepers in China are responding with smart hive…
- The great outdoor boom · 35 minChina's outdoor adventure boom is reshaping how people spend their free time, from weekend cycling groups and hiking trails to marathon runners chasing personal bests. That surge…
- Dogs, rules and city living · 32 minFor many people, dogs are family members, not just pets. That makes it especially difficult when a city begins enforcing rules that could leave some dogs effectively confined to…
- The AI toys that barely do anything · 23 minHundreds of yuan for a desk buddy that won't lift a finger to help you sounds like a bad deal. No chores, no career advice, just the occasional funny noise. Yet an entire…
- One market, 1.4 billion shoppers · 29 minFresh watermelons in Chinese markets practically all year round are just the beginning. Behind that year-round produce sits a much larger experiment in connecting 1.4 billion…
- The medical reality show firestorm · 24 minCameras roll as medical students compete, and viewers question whether they are ready for real patients. A Chinese reality show has sparked fierce debate after contestants…
- Badminton's shuttlecock shake-up · 29 minBadminton players in China are finally catching a break after two years of steep price increases. Cheaper raw materials and synthetic shuttlecocks squeezing the feather market…
- From Grandpa Dante to star making: China's NPC craze · 21 minChinese tourist sites are no longer just backdrops for vacation photos. Step inside one and you may find yourself cast in a story. Performers take on characters, characters…
- When farming takes flight · 32 minChina operates the world's largest fleet of agricultural drones. They spray crops, scout fields, and haul fruit down mountainsides that once cost hours of sweat to cross. On many…
- How can public hospitals help solve China's childcare dilemma? · 39 minWho looks after your baby when you go back to work? Across China, more public hospitals are now stepping into the childcare business, offering care for children under three…
- Drink big water, sleep big sleep: the internet's love of naming things · 22 minEvery small habit now comes with a name. A morning routine becomes an optimized system, and a few favorite songs become a curated playlist. Social media in China and also…
- China Finds: can tech revive ancient Liangzhu? · 18 minLiangzhu offers rare evidence of early state formation in China, and safeguarding a 5,000-year-old civilization means more than preserving artifacts. The next generation also…
- Can AI read health reliably? · 34 minAI tools can review scans, faces, and even your tongues. In China, a machine can tell you what's wrong with your body in minutes after a quick scan of your tongue. But healthcare…
- No coffee, no seat? New café seating rules stir debate · 27 minA new café seating policy from Starbucks has reignited a debate here in China about what coffee shops are for. Are they simply places to buy coffee, or public-facing spaces where…
- Are people taking long-distance buses again? · 26 minChina's long-distance coach industry is staging a comeback, with electric buses, smarter route planning, and services tailored to traveler needs driving the revival. How is the…
- The Soapbox: when the college allowance gets cut · 22 minA freshman's allowance gets slashed mid-semester, setting off a small family negotiation over weekly payments, a trial period, and a bonus tied to exam results. What looks like a…
- Can computing cure disease faster? · 30 minWhat if we could understand disease and predict whether a treatment will work before spending years and billions of dollars testing it? China has made computational medicine a…
- Shanshenbu and more: Decoding China's viral buzzwords · 22 minFrom "Flash Step" to "no heartburn," catchphrases are taking China's internet by storm. People are copying the moves, sharing the jokes, and joining the fun. But there's often…
- Straight to senior high? · 37 minZhongkao, China's high school entrance exam, is a milestone nearly every Chinese student must face. But now, some cities and counties are weighing a bold idea: let students move…
- Why does everything have to be at double speed? · 23 minWhy spend 30 minutes watching a video when you can get the key points in three? With AI doing the reading, summarizing and note-taking for us, information is just a few clicks…
- Could Super El Niño hit your wallet? · 30 minHas your morning coffee crept up in price again? Picture an ocean thousands of kilometers away, warming toward what may be the strongest El Niño on record. Are the two connected?…
- Woman Hero Yin Yuzhen's story · 25 minMeet Yin Yuzhen, China's pioneering desert fighter and the final honoree on the FAO's 100 Women Heroes list. For 40 years, she has fought desertification, transforming not only…
- How China's advanced manufacturing goes global · 28 minA robot makes your latte in under a minute. A Chinese motorcycle takes on the world's best on the racetrack. At the Canton Fair, these are more than eye-catching innovations…
- Sneakerinas and the slimming of sneakers · 21 minRemember when sneakers looked like tiny cars strapped to your feet? Those chunky soles are still around, but they are now sharing shelf space with something slimmer, softer and…
- When wildlife meets city streets · 30 minAcross China, wildlife keeps turning up in places built for people, from shops and streets to parks after dark. The line between the built environment and the natural one is…
- What are we really buying when we buy bread? · 19 minTwo loaves sit side by side in the bread aisle. They look basically identical — but one says "artisan," one says "traditional," one is frozen, one is "freshly baked," and the…
- When a stranger steps in family care · 33 minPicture an elderly person standing alone in the lobby of a major Chinese hospital — staring at a check-in machine they've never used, a queue they can't find the end of, a…
- From vacation to skillcation · 25 minWelcome to the skillcation, a holiday built around learning something new. And Gen Z travelers are embracing this trend. So why is Gen Z trading poolside naps for hands-on…
- Women shaping rural futures · 28 minThe UN Food and Agriculture Organization has honored 100 Woman Farmer Heroes from around the world, including two from China. With 2026 marking the International Year of the…
- When a concert proposal becomes others' problem · 17 minA concert proposal meant to be romantic. But instead, it sparked outrage. In Beijing, a couple's onstage engagement blocked fans' views and triggered a viral debate. When does…
- Why are the electric bikes getting harder to sell? · 35 minChina's electric bikes are everywhere, carrying commuters, deliveries, and even entire families. But new rules are changing who rides them, who sells them, and how they're made…
- Soapbox: Disposable fashion · 22 minWhat if fashion were made to be worn just once? In China, some young travelers are embracing "disposable clothes", cheap outfits designed to look good in photos, not to last. Why…
- All about parks · 30 minEveryone loves a park. It's an oasis to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature. How can cities make them both accessible and sustainable? Beyond urban green spaces, China is…
- Bonus: Radio drama The Sound of a City · 20 minRound Table presents The Sound of a City, an original audio drama from CGTN Radio. The story is inspired by real cases handled through Beijing's 12345 Citizen Service Hotline.
- The little loofah that launched an industry · 33 minYou've probably scrubbed a pan with one. You could even have worn one on your feet or found it hiding in a skincare product. But the loofah is far more than a bathroom staple. It…
- World Sight Day: China's fight against myopia · 23 minLong school hours, more screen time and less time outdoors are putting young eyes under pressure. But protecting children's vision may take more than limiting screens. From class…
- Faraway places and county towns: How China traveled this National Day holiday · 30 minChina's 2026 National Day holiday wasn't just about record crowds and packed trains. It was about where people went: small county towns filled up, concert neighborhoods stayed…
- Can a joke survive translation? · 28 minAs part of our National Day holiday specials, we are bringing you episodes from Ni How Are You. This is a series of cross-cultural conversations exploring how people in China and…
- Encore: Kids and chores · 20 minYou ask your kid to help clean up and they look around like there's nothing to do. It's not attitude, but a glimpse into something researchers call cognitive labor, the invisible…
- When American ballplayers came to China · 27 minAs part of our National Day holiday specials, we are bringing you episodes from Ni How Are You. This is a series of cross-cultural conversations exploring how people in China and…
- Interview homework: fair test or free labor? · 24 minYou nailed the interview. Then came the follow-up: a data analysis, a full presentation, a mock campaign, all unpaid, all before anyone says "you're hired." Turns out most job…
- The families of Kuliang · 27 minAs part of our National Day holiday specials, we're bringing you episodes from Ni How Are You. It's a series of cross-cultural conversations exploring how people in China and the…
- What's with hardship camps? · 26 minImagine paying good money to send your kid somewhere with no Wi-Fi, no electricity, and a whole lot of manual labor, on purpose. That is not a punishment; that is the pitch. It…
- A cappella as a bridge between cultures · 30 minAs part of our National Day holiday special, we are bringing you episodes from Ni How Are You, a series of cross-cultural conversations exploring how people in China and the…
