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Round Table China

China Plus
Coffee Industry
Traditional Village Preservation Project
Cultural Heritage
Chinese Coffee Market
Pet Birds
Tourism
AI Hiring
China
Shanghai International Film Festival
Ancient Villages
Cultural Identity
Parent-Child Relationships
Cross-Border E-Commerce
Chinese Youth Culture
Avian Companionship
Job Recruitment
Emotional Support
Gardenia
Price Wars
Coffee Shop Culture

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! ... more

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Recent Guests

Li Xiaomeng
Assistant Researcher at the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Episode: China Finds: A zoo before zoos were zoos
Niu Shishan
Researcher at the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Episode: China Finds: A zoo before zoos were zoos
Shen Zhijun
Zoo director
Hongshan Forest Zoo, Nanjing
Episode: China Finds: A zoo before zoos were zoos
Professor Xie Yi
Professor at Beijing Forestry University, involved in Qinghai project on human-bear conflicts
Beijing Forestry University
Episode: The great wall of wildlife coexistence
Wang Chengbin
Board Chairman from a steel group, national political advisor
Qiangang Steel Group
Episode: When an economy runs on AI
Zhao Xiaoguang
National advisor and researcher at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Episode: When an economy runs on AI
Nicole Akaliang Gryawan
Yanqing Academy scholar; Indonesian-Chinese heritage student
Yanqing Academy, Peking University; SABRI (Student Association of Belt and Road Initiative Indonesia)
Episode: Generation Global: Navigating a Changing World, Ep. 3
Rory D'Angelo
Yanqing Academy scholar; education, linguistics, and Chinese dialects
Yanqing Academy, Peking University
Episode: Generation Global: Navigating a Changing World, Ep. 3
Guo Bowei
Associate Professor, Renmin University of China; research on energy security, energy transition, electricity market reform
Renmin University of China
Episode: Generation Global: Navigating a Changing World, Ep. 2

Hosts

Niu Honglin
Host, Round Table China; frequent presence across episodes
Steve Hatherley
Host of Round Table China show; frequent lead moderator

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings
  • 是的,让赫杨回来吧!!!她怎么了?牛的英文确实哎

    是的,让赫杨回来吧!!!她到底怎么了?honglin i的英文………哎

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    Chinaa month ago
  • Heyang

    Give my Heyang back!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    VinceliciouslikesRoundTable
    Chinaa month ago
  • feifei

    feifei每次讲话,我都无法集中精力听,因为她讲得非常不顺畅。有时候还犯语法错误。

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    Cathy八怪妹妹
    Chinaa month ago
  • 关于新栏目

    不是很喜欢新推出的两个栏目,特别是the full circle,把一周已经讲过的话题再重新回顾一下,找个connection,很无趣,the Soapbox也不怎么样。之前的motivational Monday和happy place轻松有趣,接地气,主持人会分享近期看的书,电影,去过的好玩的地方,遇到的趣事,基本上每个主持人都有发言时间,且安排在相对严肃的话题后,时长也合理,很好地平衡了节目整体结构,既内容充实,又张弛有度。不是说不能换节目,但起码不能枯燥无味,当然这只是我个人之见,很喜欢round table,希望节目保持水准的同时能越做越好。

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    chch0906
    China2 months ago
  • 我的周heyang呢

    球球了,让heyang回来吧。niuhongling的英文实力怎么好意思当主持人的?球球了我爱的rt,重新回到过去吧,别质量越来越低了

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    rt资深听众
    China2 months ago

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Audience notes strong engagement but occasional pronunciation and pacing issues.
Listeners appreciate the high-quality discussions and diverse guest topics.

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#219
Australia/Society & Culture
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#36
China/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#65
Hong Kong/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#250
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#6
China/Society & Culture
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#14
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Did I say too much or not enough?
Q: What did the recent research from Harvard Business School find about personal sharing?
The research indicates that people underestimate the benefits of personal sharing, as it actually fosters trust and can strengthen relationships.
Did I say too much or not enough?
Q: What is the park's response to the overfeeding controversy?
The park claims that their rotation fasting program is part of responsible animal management to ensure the health of the tigers, comparing it to how humans manage their diets after overeating during holidays.
Year of the Horse Drama Ep.2: Bo Le and the thousand-li horse
Q: How did the meaning of Bo Le change over time in Chinese culture?
The name became associated with recognizing the potential in others, akin to roles in human resources and leadership.
Year of the Horse Drama Ep.2: Bo Le and the thousand-li horse
Q: Besides judging horses, what other field did Bo Le help pioneer?
Bo Le was also known for veterinary medicine and authored the Bo Le Classic of Acupuncture.
Year of the Horse Drama Ep.2: Bo Le and the thousand-li horse
Q: Did the thousand-li horse that Bo Le chose in the story later serve in war?
Yes, the horse indeed served in war and gained great merit.

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Round Table China offers energetic conversations on current affairs, culture, technology, and everyday life in modern China, often featuring experts and regional perspectives. Episodes commonly explore energy transitions, AI governance, aging, heritage brands going digital, and policy shifts across Chinese provinces, with a mix of data-driven analysis and human-interest storytelling. A notable strength is bringing together diverse voices from academia, policy, and industry to illuminate how China navigates rapid change while maintaining cultural context. The show is likely attractive to listeners who want practical insights for business, policy, and cross-border understanding, delivered in clear English for a global audience.

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Recent guests on Round Table China include:

1. Li Xiaomeng
2. Niu Shishan
3. Shen Zhijun
4. Professor Xie Yi
5. Wang Chengbin
6. Zhao Xiaoguang
7. Nicole Akaliang Gryawan
8. Rory D'Angelo

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