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When a concert proposal becomes others' problem
A concert proposal meant to be romantic. But instead, it sparked outrage. In Beijing, a couple's onstage engagement blocked fans' views and triggered…
11 hours ago
Why are the electric bikes getting harder to sell?
China's electric bikes are everywhere, carrying commuters, deliveries, and even entire families. But new rules are changing who rides them, who sells…
11 hours ago
Soapbox: Disposable fashion
What if fashion were made to be worn just once? In China, some young travelers are embracing "disposable clothes", cheap outfits designed to look goo…
1 day, 9 hours ago
All about parks
Everyone loves a park. It's an oasis to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature. How can cities make them both accessible and sustainable? Beyond …
1 day, 9 hours ago
Bonus: Radio drama The Sound of a City
Round Table presents The Sound of a City, an original audio drama from CGTN Radio. The story is inspired by real cases handled through Beijing's 1234…
3 days, 12 hours ago
The little loofah that launched an industry
You've probably scrubbed a pan with one. You could even have worn one on your feet or found it hiding in a skincare product. But the loofah is far m…
4 days, 11 hours ago
World Sight Day: China's fight against myopia
Long school hours, more screen time and less time outdoors are putting young eyes under pressure. But protecting children's vision may take more than…
5 days, 9 hours ago
Faraway places and county towns: How China traveled this National Day holiday
China's 2026 National Day holiday wasn't just about record crowds and packed trains. It was about where people went: small county towns filled up, co…
5 days, 9 hours ago
Can a joke survive translation?
As part of our National Day holiday specials, we are bringing you episodes from Ni How Are You. This is a series of cross-cultural conversations expl…
6 days, 11 hours ago
Encore: Kids and chores
You ask your kid to help clean up and they look around like there's nothing to do. It's not attitude, but a glimpse into something researchers call c…
6 days, 12 hours ago