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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 Yao Hong Lian.
Imagine the sounds that have shaped your life.
The laughter of childhood games, the chime of the school bell, the announcements of the bus conductors.
Over the past 75 years, the sounds of everyday life in China have evolved, just as we have in our special new series.
Well, take you to an auditory journey through the moments that have defined our collective experiences from the early days of the People's Republic to the present.
Let's rediscover the soundtrack of our lives.
Please enjoy echoes of progress.
For today's show, I'm joined by Lee Yee and Steve Hatherley.
Now grab your virtual compass and follow us to the heart of the discussion.
Today, we are riding through history on two wheels, or maybe four, or many more than that.
From the old days of bike bells and tram whistles to the modern marvels of bullet trains and self driving cars, Chinas transportation story is one wild ride.
So hold on tight.
This is going to be fun.
First, I must ask this question in your memory, what's the most memorable sound that represents the most impressive transportation tool from your childhood?
I'll start with Steve, because apparently your childhood is not in China.
But I want to know, what's the situation in Canada?