China unveils world's new tallest bridge

Chalk, test, grade, repeat. But what if school got a makeover? Out goes the one-size-fits-all lecture; in comes co-teaching, flipped classrooms, and "exit tickets" that feel more like reality TV than report cards. What if we stopped teaching AT students and started learning WITH them? We're exploring the classrooms breaking the old mold, one collaboration at a time. / Motivational Monday (20:19)! On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun

If you've ever felt your stomach drop looking down from a tall building, imagine driving across a bridge nearly twice the height of the Eiffel Tower. This is the thrilling new journey in Guizhou, turning a two-hour drive into a two-minute spectacle. It's efficient, beautiful, and challenges everything we assume about crossing a gorge. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun

Women in science have shattered barriers and redefined possibility—yet the path forward demands even greater strides. Join Heyang in conversation with Li Tianzhen of DP Technology as they explore the milestones worth celebrating, the systemic challenges still to overcome, and the power of women claiming their space and voice in the tech landscape.

The age-old experience of shopping for groceries is being redefined, as supermarkets evolve into sophisticated food halls. With the line between restaurant and market now dissolving, are these "grocerants" merely a transient trend, or do they signal the next chapter in the future of food? / Round Table's Happy Place (12:25)! On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

What does it mean to lead as a woman today? As the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women prepares to convene in Beijing, the story of Dr. Lin Li offers a compelling answer. A Guzheng virtuoso and a war studies scholar, Dr. Lin's journey is a powerful testament to a new paradigm of leadership—one that integrates, rather than separates, our deepest passions. Round Table's Niu Honglin sat down with Dr. Lin to explore this unique confluence of art and academia. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

How does an expedition to Antarctica prepare someone to lead a sustainability venture in Beijing? Round Table's Heyang sits down with Songqiao Yao, the founder of Wildbound.earth. She's a leader whose path is as unique as her mission. In the first of a special series on groundbreaking young women, we explore how a spirit of exploration fuels one entrepreneur's drive to tackle our planet's biggest challenges. On the show: Steve, Niu Honglin & Yushan

As China's National Day holiday wraps up, we look back at a week defined by massive movement, packed tourist spots, and a surge in consumer spending. Join us for a recap of the biggest stories from this year's Golden Week. On the show: Steve, Niu Honglin & Yushan

In Zheng'an County, Guizhou province, a thriving guitar manufacturing industry has emerged, supplying major international brands and providing thousands of jobs. In this episode, we meet the guitar-makers, the musicians, and the dreamers who've transformed an entire region by turning strings into stories.

Guizhou Province has long been known for its rugged landscapes and ethnic diversity, but today, it's making headlines for something else: the red hot chili peppers. Yes, Round Table is still in Guizhou province, and in this episode, we take you to see a city's fiery pepper boom!

What do spicy peppers, handmade guitars, and green cities have in common? Guizhou. In our new on-the-ground mini-series ChinaHorizons, we invite you to join our trip to Guizhou province. For the first stop, we record our podcast in a traditional Miao people's village cluster to appreciate diversified cultures, intangible cultural heritage items and delicious local cuisines.