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Round Table China

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China
Artificial Intelligence
Beijing
Beijing, China
Hangzhou
Climate Change
Cognitive Labor
Personality Tests In Hiring
Shenzhen, China
United States
Milk Tea Industry
Disaster Preparedness
Powerpoint Karaoke
Interview Homework
Chinese Internet Slang
Mid-Autumn Festival
Public Hospital Childcare Centers In China
Suzhou
Shanghai
Zhongkao

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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The 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 replacing high-intensity routines across the West. Can clinical evidence cut t... more

Beijing 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 will it make for students, parents, and schools, and does bringing cookin... more

For 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 their homes. Hangzhou's regulations have led to discussion about fairnes... more

China's outdoor adventure boom is shaping how people spend their free time, from weekend cycling groups and hiking trails to marathon runners chasing personal bests. That surge in demand is fueling a massive commercial opportunity across high-tech ge... more

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Recent Guests

Yu Bokun
Reporter who visited loofah farmers and industry representatives in Huangmei County
Episode: IN VIDEO: The little loofah that launched an industry
Zhang Junnan
Associate Professor at Harbin Engineering University; English subtitle translator for Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
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Episode: Can a joke survive translation?
Robert Dubrovsky
Coach of the baseball team from Cornerstone College in Iowa
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Episode: When American ballplayers came to China
Xia Mofeng
Student from Xi'an Physical Education University
Xi'an Physical Education University
Episode: When American ballplayers came to China
Elyn MacInnis
Founder of the Kuliang Families and Friends Group
Kuliang Families and Friends Group
Episode: The families of Kuliang
Jeffrey Greene
Chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation
Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation
Episode: Remembering the Flying Tigers
Yang Donghui
Teaching staff at Guangdong Machinery Technician College, chief expert on the CNC milling event for China in this year's competition
Guangdong Machinery Technician College
Episode: WorldSkills in Shanghai
Ji Wenjie
Researcher, School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology
Beijing Institute of Technology
Episode: Bonus: Cooling vests
Fu Ying
Researcher, School of Mechanical Energy, Beijing Institute of Technology
Beijing Institute of Technology
Episode: Bonus: Cooling vests

Hosts

Steve Hatherley
Host with Round Table China; frequent voice in English-language conversations about China.
Yushan
Co-host known for providing local and cultural context within discussions.
Yushun
Co-host contributing insights and perspectives; often discusses social dynamics.
Fei Fei
Host/Co-host known for driving discussion and examples across topics.
Steve
Host contributing insights and practical examples; central to roundtable discussions.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • 突然发现出了视频!太棒了!

    惊喜的发现更新了视频版本的,而且没有字幕,可以更好练口语了,好棒,时间可以少一点大概20分钟,再加点动画或者图片,大爱!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    小蘑菇mg
    Chinaa month ago
  • 为什么把以前的节目都删了

    Plz don’t delete previous podcasts! I really want to review them!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    anna_banana303
    China2 months ago
  • 主持人

    杨洋的语调太像油管上的网红了,拖着,听着难受啊😣真的很努力去适应了

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cocolouiseliu
    China2 months ago
  • round table

    很喜欢听 但有时候语法错误有点多 表达有时候有点混乱 没有逻辑

    A lot of fluff before the real point.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sheryl93
    China3 months ago
  • 建议缩短节目时长

    视频播客很棒,但时间过长,不得不分几次看完。建议把视频播客的时长控制在半小时左右。毕竟听众大多利用日常碎片化时间学习英语。希望改进,始终相随!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    话外之音
    China3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Audience appreciates practical, real-world examples and a mix of topics, though some dislike new formats and mix of hosts.
Listeners value high-quality discussions and clear pronunciation, but sometimes request tighter pacing and more consistent engagement.
Hosts occasionally need to re-engage with listeners when lineup changes; audience misses Heyang and Laiming in some episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#27
China/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#69
Hong Kong/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#232
Singapore/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#3
China/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#10
Hong Kong/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#26
Singapore/Society & Culture

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

When wildlife meets city streets
Q: How are cities going about making sure that we can coexist peacefully with our wildlife friends?
Cities are using local approaches, including Chengdu's citizen science project to monitor Eurasian otters and Shenzhen's bird-friendly guidance on buildings and nighttime lighting. The hosts also emphasize avoiding feeding wildlife, staying cautious and adjusting expectations about sharing urban spaces.
When wildlife meets city streets
Q: Why is it happening now? I mean, what is making these cities so attractive to these animals?
Greener cities provide parks, habitat, food waste and other food sources, while urban areas can offer fewer predators and warmer temperatures. Tourism and people feeding animals also draw some species closer to people, and social media makes encounters more visible.
Straight to senior high?
Q: What do you think of education is, but we can discuss that later.
The discussion later frames education as both preparation for exams and long-term development. Integrated schooling could make more room for interdisciplinary and project-based learning, but parents may still seek selective schools and worry about future outcomes.
Straight to senior high?
Q: So how exactly does this 12-year educational system work? Like, are we talking about, we are having, for example, one big school that cover all 12 years of education for university, or students can still choose among different schools?
The integrated pathway can connect primary, middle, and senior high under one school or school group, often with students entering after primary school. Some arrangements let students continue through the same school's high school department, while pilots vary in structure and admission.
The little loofah that launched an industry
Q: Let's talk about sustainability, because that's one of the major selling points, I guess, of these types of products. And this works very well with the luffa.
Yu Bokun says the products she saw were made without synthetic materials and retained their natural color. Fei Fei adds that luffa products are biodegradable alternatives to some plastic-based sponges.

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A globally accessible English-language show from Beijing that covers technology, culture, travel, and everyday life in modern China. Episodes center on language and internet culture, consumer trends, healthcare tech, parenting, and evolving romance and social norms, often with a roundtable format and multiple regular hosts. The program frequently emphasizes practical takeaways, cross-cultural perspectives, and current events in China, appealing to listeners who want nuanced discussion mixed with approachable storytelling. A standout trait is the sustained host-driven conversations, occasional guest-driven topics, and a willingness to experiment with format, which keeps ongoing audiences engaged and returning for fresh perspectives on China'... more

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1. Yu Bokun
2. Zhang Junnan
3. Robert Dubrovsky
4. Xia Mofeng
5. Elyn MacInnis
6. Jeffrey Greene
7. Yang Donghui
8. Ji Wenjie

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