Grocery shopping for ingredients and getting them cooked for you on the spot - without spending a penny more! Shenzhen's fresh produce markets are redefining convenience and setting a new benchmark for food experiences. How do you think this trend will influence other markets and restaurants? / 'You swan, he frog' and other endearing Chinglish quirks (20:55). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

For young Chinese academics, the path to tenure is a high-stakes race against the clock. With a fiercely competitive tenure system demanding what's called 'up or out', coupled with recent cuts to permanent teaching positions, the stability of academic careers is under unprecedented threat. How is pressure like this reshaping the lives and futures of emerging scholars in China? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is being added to various processes across industries, from creative ventures to manufacturing. Health care is no exception, as AI therapy enters the space. Chatbot therapists and AI medical care are gaining popularity. But can they compete with the real thing? How do human doctors view these AI tools? Are they seen as valuable assistants or just a brief distraction in the field? / Motivational Monday (21:20)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

Chinese Doctors' Day, also known as Medical Workers' Day, falls on Aug 19th. From the significant strides taken in increasing the number of healthcare workers to the ongoing struggle with excessive workloads and insufficient compensation, how can we, as a society, better support our doctors? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

Round Table's Happy Place! / Could concealing a receipt be as damaging as a secret rendezvous? Stealth shopping has a negative impact on relationships. Let's see how financial fibs might stack up against emotional indiscretions in today's relationships (10:53). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Ding Heng

Forget the classic roller coasters and mascots, Chinese theme parks are now celebrating traditional culture with impressive new twists. With fireworks, folklore, and Hanfu costumes, what makes these parks stand out in the crowded entertainment market? How do these new parks measure up against their international counterparts? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Ding Heng

Have you ever dreamed of breezing through an airport without needing to show a single document? Well, that dream might be closer to realization than you think. Round Table invites you to observe the global race to create a 100% document-free airport. With cool new tech like facial recognition and AI, airports are getting ready to say goodbye to paper and plastic. Let's chat about what this could mean for the future of travel! / Chinese kids shaking up parents and the market with trading cards (15:04). On the show: Niu Honglin, Yushun & Steve Hatherly

Imagine a group of young people who gather by a river to pick up trash and learn about the ecosystem that thrives there. These aren't just ordinary summer activities; they are part of a growing movement of youth-driven ecological preservation. How are young people in China and around the world stepping up to protect our planet? From participating in clean-up efforts to leading educational initiatives, how are they contributing to a more sustainable future? On the show: Niu Honglin, Yushun & Steve Hatherly

A generation of people have grown up in the age of smartphones, yet some consumers still search up and down for a good old dumbphone with stripped down capabilities. Let's look at a report on the market for feature phones. / Why is there always room for dessert even when we are full (19:24)? On the show: Laiming, Li Yi & Steve Hatherly

The US antitrust and consumer protection watchdog has recently launched a probe into what it calls "surveillance pricing." More specifically, they seek information on the use of artificial intelligence in setting different prices to the same product for different consumers. Is it similar to what Chinese people had experienced and what Chinese legislators have tried to combat? On the show: Laiming, Li Yi & Steve Hatherly

Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected]! /The Beijing-Shanghai high-speed trains aren't just traveling between China's biggest cosmopolitans at top speed of 350 km/h, they also serve as important workspaces as busy workers are transforming travel time into productive office hours. What's driving this shift to mobile workspaces on rails (14:20)? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

With automation stepping in for everything from cooking to serving, the food industry is evolving rapidly. How will this technological shift affect restaurant operations, food factories, customer interactions and job opportunities in the coming years? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun