Chinese airports and airlines were the worst in the world for being on time last year, according to a US-based company that tracks air travel around the globe.
Among the world's 61 largest airports, the seven worst performers for on-time departures were all mainland airports, with Hangzhou's Xiaoshan, Shanghai's Hongqiao and Shanghai's Pudong facilities taking the bottom three spots, according to FlightStats, a US-based data provider on air travel.
How bad are Chinese airports? What would you say about them?
Topic2 Animal reality show starts debate on animal rights
China's first animal reality show, titled Wonderful Friends, has sparked debate over whether appearing on television puts zoo animals in distress.
The debate over animal protection was fueled after the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, an international organization with 300 zoos and aquariums from 50 countries, requested an immediate discontinuation of the program early last week.
What is the show about?
Topic3 Anyone Can Be A Psychological Counselor in China
In today's competitive and past-paced society, more people are caving in under mounting pressure. Traditionally, Chinese people are not so willing to tell others their troubles and show needs for help, but nowadays more people are seeking help from counselors and psychiatrists. This is a positive change, but due to the lack of regulations and the lucrativeness of the profession, the industry is full of traps, with all kinds of unqualified counselors who try to take the place of professional psychiatrists and medical doctors.
Is there a problem of unqualified counselors and psychiatrists?
Topic4 Budget diamond
Thanks to several highly publicized celebrity proposals like Zhang Ziyi's that highlight a glittering gemstone, a diamond ring is no longer just for the rich and famous.
However, not everyone has a budget spanning millions of yuan. For such people, affordable diamond outlets have become the solution.
Why is there a need for budget diamonds?
Topic5 Boys Gossip Too
While everyone knows the stereotype of teen girls who use vicious gossip and social rejection to put down their rivals, a new study finds the same behavior is even more common in boys.
Do you agree?
