Human Connections Over Monuments
A new report indicates that for young Chinese travelers, human connections are more significant than museum tickets or traditional sights.
3Round Table China
What Stays When the Postcard Fades?
A new report reveals that young Chinese travelers value human connections over monuments, while new technology like the 'bestie screen' changes content consumption.
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The Importance of Feeling Welcome
Travelers are choosing destinations based on how welcome they feel, rather than just what is featured on postcards.
4The Rise of the 'Bestie Screen'
A new technology called the 'bestie screen' is becoming a reality in China, allowing TVs to follow users from room to room.
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This guide is based on the episode 'What stays when the postcard fades?' from Round Table China, published on 2026-07-24.
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We plan trips around monuments, museums, and must-see sights, and they're incredible for a reason.
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But years later, what actually sticks?
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A new report on young Chinese travelers suggests that human connections matter more than a museum ticket.
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They're choosing destinations not just by what's on the postcard, but by how welcome they feel. / What if your TV could follow you from room to room?
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That's the reality taking shape in China right now, thanks to something called the "bestie screen." This isn't sci-fi.
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It's the next chapter in how we consume content. / Heart to Heart.
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On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun.
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