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• Navigating China's strict new E-Bike standards

  China's“strictest ever" e-bike safety standard is now the law of the land. Nearly 400 million rides are impacted. The mandate? Tougher frames, safer batteries—a complete upgrade for a new generation on two wheels. But what about the trusty bike in your garage? Will shops still service it? Will parts still exist? The transition has arrived. We break down exactly what it means for your daily ride and your wallet. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

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• Your old mask could eat plastic waste

  With cold season here, our disposable mask defense is back. But when we toss it away, its story isn't over. It begins a centuries-long sentence in landfills and oceans. What if we could commute that sentence? Scientists may have found a way, transforming this symbol of waste into a tool for cleanup. Is this the key to breaking a toxic cycle? On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

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• The changing face of gold

  Walking into a mall today reveals a striking contrast: traditional gold jewelry counters stand hushed, while the same brands' online livestreams explode with millions of viewers. Young Chinese consumers are redefining gold, transforming it into fashion, investment, and entertainment all at once. The gold rush is back, and its drivers are entirely new. / All eyes on Hainan International Film Festival (19:06). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Guo Yan

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• Are you paying twice for one airline seat?

  We've all been there: racing to check in only to find every decent seat locked behind a paywall. A new investigation confirms airlines are testing passenger limits just as high-speed rail emerges as a smoother alternative. As air travel grows more arduous and costly, who wins the traveler's heart? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Guo Yan

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• China sets new global green grid standard

  Plugging a colossal solar farm into the grid requires the precision of open-heart surgery on our power networks. The universal playbook engineers need for this task is now a reality. Forged by China and 13 other countries, this new global standard is the critical blueprint for a renewable future. / How do you stay warm and safe in deep winter (15:07)? On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun

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