2024-04-03
24 分钟Discussion keeps the world turning.
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Hello.
Welcome to Roundtable, where we serve up piping hot debates on the issues that sizzle in China and beyond.
I'm Neil Hong lin.
Coming up in a world where childhood is often synonyms with innocence, a new trend is emerging.
Children who defy age based expectations.
With extraordinary skills and maturity.
These little bros, xiao Hai ge and little sis Xiao Haijie of the Internet age, arent just kids playing in the sandbox.
Theyre many masters in the kitchen, compassionate rescuers of straight cats and wives beyond their years in handling criticisms.
As they navigate through life with a maturity that astonishes adults, they bring forth a crucial are we witnessing the evolution of childhood, or is this a reflection of our changing society?
Also, we take a look at the 2023 China major Cities commute Monitoring report and reveal a tale of two commutes, the relatively brisk 32 minutes journey in smaller cities and the arduous 47 minutes trek in behemoths like Beijing.
Share with us how long does it take for you to travel from home to work?
For todays show, im joined by Josh Cotterell on the line and Xinyu in the studio.
Now grab your virtual compass and follow us to the heart of the discussion.
Have you ever encountered a child so remarkably skilled or possessing abilities that make you question your own adulthood?
Now, in China, there is a term coined to capture this phenomenon, Xiaohar Gu, or Xiaohar Jie, literally translated to child big brother or child big sister, has become a sensation across various social media platforms, sparking heated discussion.
What makes these xiao Hai ge, Xiao Haijie stand out?
What deeper implications lie beneath this phenomenon?
Are children losing their childhood innocence because of the fast developing society?