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Stanford University researchers just dropped a bombshell: we age in two big bursts! One at 44 and another at 60! This suggests our bodies don't age gradually over time. But is there more to be learned? / Round Table's Happy Place (21:43)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

Warehouse-style membership supermarkets are like Disneyland for bulk shoppers! Imagine cruising through massive aisles filled with snacks, clothes, and even a frozen whole lamb. This quintessential American experience is catching on in major Chinese cities. What's driving this trend? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

Is Baidu or Google still the preferred source for answers? Gen Z certainly doesn't think so! Young people are now ditching large search engines and turning to Douyin and Instagram for everything from lunch spots to life hacks. Why has social media become the new place to go for people to find all the answers to their questions? / Motivational Monday (16:56)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan Fei Fei

Double Eleven is like China's Black Friday, but on a much larger scale! How long does the discount period last in China, and what trends are currently transforming our virtual shopping carts this year? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Fei Fei

Imagine a cup of latte crafted from Ethiopian coffee beans blended with buffalo milk from Venezuela—that's the essence of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) country exhibition. Here, each nation showcases its premier products and local sectors, aiming to cultivate connections with the global market. Beyond merely displaying a variety of goods, the CIIE also strengthens trade ties among countries in the Global South. Reporter Yushan speaks with representatives from Ethiopia and Venezuela about the significance of entering the Chinese market for their countries and local industries.

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? 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

This year's China International Import Expo is packed with pioneering designs and tech from the world's biggest companies, all converging in Shanghai. We hear an on-site report to get the latest buzz at the expo, with a look at what's new and exciting in the automotive sector! / Are persuasion tactics mere tools of influence, or are they exploiting our most natural instincts for gain? We explore the fine line between honest influence and outright control (15:28). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Fei Fei

Secondhand shopping is more popular than ever! It's cheaper, greener, and definitely lighter on your carbon footprint. We explore the secondhand market to find out why consumers are so eager to buy secondhand items! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Fei Fei

We're celebrating a fantastic leap towards inclusivity in the film industry. China's latest blockbusters are now equipped with audio descriptions, making the magic of movies accessible to visually impaired viewers. So, whether you're sighted or visually impaired, get ready to experience the summer's hottest blockbusters in a whole new way. / How anger affects your heart, brain, and guts (18:44). On the show: Heyang, Yushun & Yushan