Authorities in China have launched an investigation after a report that hundreds of children who all go to the same school in Jiangsu Province have developed health problems, including cancer.
Topic 2-Chinese Land-Use Rights: What Will Happen After 70 Years?
According to The Paper 澎湃新闻, some homeowners in Wenzhou (whose 20-year land use rights have expired) will have to pay land transfer fees up to "hundreds of thousands" of Yuan. Why? To keep their property which they’ve already paid for.
Topic 3-College Students forced to drink spirits to pass exam
What is the most unthinkable examination to your knowledge? Recently, some college students in a vocational school in Southwest China’s Guizhou province were asked to drink 白酒or Chinese white liquor as part of their graduation assessment. The teacher’s explanation is this is an important step to embrace the real dog eat dog world.
Topic 4-Kids Who ‘Talk Back’ Become More Successful Adults
When your kid starts talking back or mouthing off 顶嘴, it pushes your buttons! Staying calm feels incredibly hard, even though you know — in theory — that a calm response is best for everyone involved (as well as your blood pressure).
