Gaokao gifts or none at all?

高考礼物还是什么都没有?

Round Table China

2025-08-01

22 分钟
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How to stay safe from Chikungunya fever. / For years, artificial sweeteners promised a guilt-free way to indulge—sweetness without the calories. But what if they've been secretly sabotaging your appetite instead? We uncover the truth behind that seemingly "healthy" sip (07:11). / A brand new car, latest gadget, overseas trip—some Chinese parents are turning the survival of Gaokao into a high-stakes payout. The trend of expensive post-exam rewards is growing, blurring the line between celebration and excess. As the pressure mounts and the gifts get bigger, so does the backlash (16:03). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan
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  • discussion keeps the world turning this is round table You're listening to Roundtable with myself,

  • Hayoung.

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

  • Coming up,

  • chikungunya is a mosquito-borne virus that's behind a growing number of fever and joint pain cases worldwide.

  • We are going to break down what it is, why it matters, and how to stay safe for you.

  • And next on deck...

  • They promised a guilt-free sweetness,

  • but could zero-calorie artificial sweeteners be tricking your brain into eating more?

  • From diet soda to sugar-free yogurt,

  • we're lifting the lead on the surprising science behind artificial sweeteners.

  • And we have one more topic for you.

  • The big exam of Gaokao is done, but the stress isn't over.

  • Now it's about the reward.

  • Phones, tablets, even overseas... trips are turning a well-done into a pricey performance bonus.

  • Is rewarding exam success worth an expensive price tag,

  • especially when it's parents picking up the bill?

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