Why are app icons so birdy?

Birds are not only found in the wild; they are also taking flight in app design! Just take a look at your smartphone interface, and you will see them everywhere. From owls to penguins to magpies, bird-themed icons are transforming our device screens into a digital aviary! / RoundTable's Happy Place (19:41). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Guo Yan.

Many bus companies are facing a challenging future as they struggle to stay afloat. With a new regulation set to take effect in December of this year, local governments will be required to support their local bus services. However, will this intervention be enough to reverse the tide and reduce operational losses? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Guo Yan.

RoundTable's Heart to Heart. / A new trend emerging in Chinese cities is the intersection of academia and bar culture. Academic bars provide young people with the opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment, blending the vibrancy of social settings with the depth of scholarly discussion. What attracts individuals to these events, and how are they transforming our approach to learning (15:21)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve Hatherly & Yushan.

With Peru hosting the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, it presents an excellent opportunity to explore the deepening relationship between China and Peru. From cultural connections and youth exchanges to ambitious economic initiatives, these two nations are discovering more common ground than ever before. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve Hatherly & Yushan.

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