Chunyun: the world's largest migration

Have you ever noticed how one friend seems to always be cold, while another overheats at the slightest effort? Or why a specific diet or routine works wonders for some but not others? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the answer often lies in your innate body constitution, a foundational framework that explains these fundamental differences in health and vitality long before any illness appears. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun

Curious how the week's stories converge? We take three stories from our previous week of shows and reveal the one hidden thread that connects them all. What is this week's common theme? The answer lies within The Full Circle. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun

Every January, the Swiss town of Davos becomes the focal point for defining the world's priorities. As global leaders, CEOs, and policymakers gather to confront our era's most sweeping challenges, the world is watching through a critical, new lens: that of the young generation destined to inherit the outcomes. A powerful new narrative is now being written from this perspective, authored by the voices of the future. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun

Around the world, a surprising new lifestyle is catching on. It looks a lot like everyday life in China, and for good reason. From morning exercise routines and sipping hot drinks to the quiet ritual of house slippers, young people internationally are adopting the gentle, intentional habits of Chinese culture. But what's behind this sudden, widespread embrace of a calmer way of living? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

China's colossal toy industry is sprinting toward a high-tech, novelty-driven future, with AI companions and collectible blind boxes flying off shelves. In response, regulators have hit the brakes, enacting some of the world's toughest national safety standards. We explore the collision between breakneck innovation and a renewed crusade for safety, and asks who ultimately wins when playthings get smarter and rules get stricter. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

Chunyun, the annual Spring Festival travel rush in China, is the world's largest human migration. Each year, it tests the absolute limits of the country's transportation network. In 2026, however, it will test something new: how data, platforms, and policy can fundamentally reshape the experience of mass mobility itself. / Is boredom good for us (15:25)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei

For the first time, the story of space isn't just about astronauts. It's about farmers using satellite data, engineers designing zero-gravity labs, scientists discovering new drugs, and policymakers crafting the rules. The architects of our future in space are building it from the ground up. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei

More protein. Whole milk returns. Ultra-processed foods take a step back. The latest U.S. dietary guidelines have triggered a wave of reactions—some cheering, others confused. Has nutrition science changed its mind, or are we simply rediscovering what was overlooked? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei

A rocket retrieved from the ocean and a strategy to deploy over 200,000 satellites across 14 constellations are not isolated headlines. They are signals of a deeper structural shift redefining the global space industry. We explore the rise of China's commercial space sector and examine its tangible, far-reaching implications for our collective future. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei

They are the bite-sized, viral dramas dominating your feed: ultrashort films that cast children in leading roles within unusually mature storylines. Following a surge of public concern over production practices and age-appropriate content, Chinese regulators have drawn a hard line. Today, we pull back the curtain on the crackdown, investigating what these new rules signal for the future of digital entertainment and the well-being of the young performers at its center. On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu