For the Beijing International Film Festival, Round Table presents a special series. Each episode pairs a film shortlisted for the Tiantan Award with a real destination woven into its story. Because a great film doesn't just move you. It transports you. Our first pick is "Crossing a Dawn." So where will this journey take us? On the show: Fei Fei, Steve Hatherly & Yangyang
The rise of living anywhere
15/04/2026 | 24 min
For many people, growing up once seemed simple: find a stable job, buy a house, and settle down. But today, that mentality is changing. More people, from retirees to young professionals, are asking a different question. What if home didn't have to stay in one place? / Let's take a look at China's first ever barbecue university (15:36)! On the show: Niu Honglin, Yangyang & Yushun
Navigating the AI actor controversy
15/04/2026 | 28 min
AI has already transformed industries from finance to medicine, logistics to law, and now it's coming for acting. Meet the next generation of stars, digital performers with names, personalities, and social media followings. Some call them a powerful storytelling tool, while others see a threat to creativity and livelihoods. On the show: Niu Honglin, Yangyang & Yushun
Encore: Is your grandma a gamer?
14/04/2026 | 26 min
The Soapbox: The "Admin Night" trend / We think of e-sports as a young person's game. But in China, the fastest-growing players are in their 60s and 70s. They are forming teams, winning competitions, and turning gaming into a new kind of retirement. This is not just a pastime. It is a new path for the silver economy (17:49). On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu
Encore: What makes a house a good house?
14/04/2026 | 25 min
China built the world's largest housing market by chasing one thing: more. But the finish line has moved. The urgent new question is no longer "How many?" but "How good?" What are we searching for when a home must be more than just space, when it needs to be the foundation for a good life? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu
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