Deep Dive Podcast
1) Keeping up with the gig economy
The gig economy, facilitated by internet platforms, has transformed our lives for the better. But what about the workers who drive us around, deliver our food, and perform other tasks through these pl...Show More
2) Pulling troubled young minds out of the abyss
The numbers of minor offenders and victims in China have been rising over the past five years. This raises the alarm over mental wellness among young people. We spoke with CGTN Radio reporter Dou Hong...Show More
3) Salinity in land: why and how we should deal with it
China's No.1 central document sets out key tasks for the country's work in agriculture and rural areas for the year.Over 500 million people live in China's rural areas, making up 36 percent of the ove...Show More
4) Return of Chinese tourists to international travel
This week, China continued its relaxation on traveling. Travel agencies can now restart group tours and bundle deals to 20 countries across the world. For Chinese travelers, they can’t wait to enjoy s...Show More
5) How the tragic disappearance of high school student gripped China
For over 100 days, a search was carried out for a 15-year-old boy who mysteriously went missing in Jiangxi Province last year. His disappearance gripped China over the past three months. On January 30...Show More
6) Where are people heading for the Chinese Lunar New Year?
The Chinese Lunar New Year is a time for celebrations and family gatherings. The holiday comes with its travel rush when billions of trips are made. Where are people traveling after China relaxed its ...Show More
7) Why I decided to have a baby
China has seen a key demographic U turn: the country had 850,000 fewer people last year than in 2021 as its population shrunk for the first time since 1961. Today, many young people in China are reluc...Show More
8) People on the move after China’s COVID policy shift
On January 8, travelers from outside of Chinese mainland started flocking across the borders. This excitement came as China decided to lower its COVID management level from the highest A to a lower B ...Show More
9) How prepared are communities in China for COVID?
This week, we spoke with our colleague Luo Laiming, on his experiences with COVID in Jiangxi Province. He also shared how local communities dealt with infections.
10) Bye 2022
On the last day of 2022, we took you on a tour looking back at some of the major events shaping our lives. What were our picks?