Listen "Gaokao gifts or none at all?"
Episode Synopsis
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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