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Are social media bans pointless?
Social media gets blamed for teen mental health struggles, but now Australia's crackdown goes further—banning under-16s from major platforms, includi…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Childcare Subsidy! A birthrate boost?
Raising a child is never easy, and in China, the costs can deter young families. Now, for the first time, the national government is offering monthly…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Too many office buildings? Renovate & repurpose!
Shanghai holds the global title for the most office space. And yet, vacancy rates are high. So why is one of the world’s busiest cities pushing to re…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
China's short dramas blowing up worldwide
A secret billionaire. A forbidden alpha. A CEO with a dark past. It sounds like tabloid gossip—yet this explosive mix is dominating smartphone screen…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Gaokao gifts or none at all?
How to stay safe from Chikungunya fever. / For years, artificial sweeteners promised a guilt-free way to indulge—sweetness without the calories. But …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Cook or crash? E-commerce opens restaurant!
What happens when a tech giant takes over your lunch? A leading e-commerce player has just opened its first fully automated takeout restaurant in Bei…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Do you suffer from dumbphobia?
Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com. / We love to say "no question is dumb"—but don't we secretly roll our …
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Can age-friendly tech get better?
We buy our parents smart speakers, health trackers, and delivery apps—hoping senior tech will simplify their lives. But soon, they stop using them. N…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
To tip or not to tip?
Tipping culture - a Western tradition that's long divided opinions - is now being put to the Chinese test. As heated online debates reveal, this impo…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Rental reforms bring market clarity
Renting in China's booming cities has faced hurdles—but a major shift is coming. This September, sweeping new rental regulations take effect, impacti…
10 months, 4 weeks ago