Tech powers rescues in China's outdoor boom

科技助力中国户外运动热潮中的救援行动

Round Table China

社会与文化

2025-04-15

24 分钟
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China's outdoor boom has more hikers venturing into remote areas, leading to increased rescues. Now, NGOs, rescue teams, and tech companies—including smartphone and EV makers—are collaborating on high-tech solutions that have saved dozens. But is this tech making adventurers overconfident? / How often should you wash your feet (17:00)? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

  • This is Roundtable.

  • You're listening to Roundtable with myself Ha Young.

  • I'm joined by Steve Hatherly and Yushun in the studio.

  • Coming up, the weather's perfect.

  • Blue skies, sunshine and a long weekend.

  • Hiking and outdoor adventure are booming in China.

  • From remote forests to rugged mountains.

  • But with the surge comes rising risks and a growing number of people getting lost or stranded.

  • There, and that's where an unexpected alliance comes in.

  • NGOs, rescue teams, tech companies, even smart phone and EV makers have teamed up creating a high-tech safety net.

  • But it raises big questions.

  • Is tech making people overconfident?

  • And where does personal responsibility come in when nature calls?

  • And we scrub, rinse, exfoliate and moisturize from face to fingertips.

  • But way down, at the bottom, your feet are quietly dealing with sweat, dirt and who knows what from your daily travels.

  • So how often should you be washing your hard-working feet?

  • Isn't that a daily thing?

  • But even just after a quick survey in the office, apparently people have different answers.

  • You can do a quick survey in this room.