Discussion keeps the world turning.
What if your city could legally mandate a healthier you?
In parts of China, that's not a hypothetical.
Today,
we'll look at how new laws are turning lifestyles into legislation from your waistline to your daily routine.
Get ready for a world where public health policy knocks on your front door.
We're live from our studios here in Beijing.
This is Roundtable.
I'm Steve.
Thank you very much for being with us today.
And for the show, I'm joined by Fei Fei and Yushan.
First up.
Imagine a city where your health is not just a personal responsibility but a shared priority backed by law.
in Hangzhou, in East China's Zhuzhiang Province, that vision is becoming a reality.
Starting January 1st, 2026, that's mere days away, a new regulation will take effect in the city,
aiming to reshape public health through community-based services like healthier lifestyles and a bold focus on waste management or weight management.
Similar regulations have taken effect in several places across the country.
We'll talk about it all good afternoon Feifei and Yushan.
So let's start with the new public health regulation just got approved in Hangzhou and it's going into effect just days from now.
Right.