Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC in 2012, the Central Committee of the Party with Secretary General Xi Jinping as core has made great achievements in deepening the comprehensive reforms and building up a high standard open economy.
China & The World Economy Oct 10, 2017
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa met in China coast city Xiamen early September.
The summit of the BRICS?nations brings together five major?new emerging?economies, who are seeking a greater say in world affairs.
A?number?of?overseas media,?including many from non-BRICS countries, also keeps?a?close eye on the latest reports from the summit.
So,?what aspects are they focusing on?
1. On November 11, China celebrates Singles Day. What is the point of the holiday? It used to be about single people celebrating their singlehood. However, now the day seems to have totally changed into a shopping festival. 2. How is China’s dating culture different to that of your parent’s generation? When my mother and father were young, it seemed like marriages were usually arranged by the couple’s families, who were almost always of equal social rank. But now everyone seems free to choose their spouse. Today, the most important factor is not the couple’s social status or the connection between both families, but that the two get along well. 3. China is now experiencing a phenomenon with “left over men” and “left over women”. What’s the solution to this problem? I know a lot of people who fall into that category. I think that such circumstances are caused by the individual’s lifestyle. These people are content living alone. They do not need to worry about someone else, not suffer the strains of married life. But at the same time, this phenomenon of leftover men / women is a serious social issue. Its probably a consequence of China’s family planning policy. I have heard that some men have tried to cure their loneliness by moving abroad in order to find […]
Uncategorized Dec 11, 2015
1. On November 11, China celebrates Singles Day. What is the point of the holiday? It used to be about single people celebrating their singlehood. However, now the day seems to have totally changed into a shopping festival. 2. How is China’s dating culture different to that of your parent’s generation? When my mother and father were young, it seemed like marriages were usually arranged by the couple’s families, who were almost always of equal social rank. But now everyone seems free to choose their spouse. Today, the most important factor is not the couple’s social status or the connection between both families, but that the two get along well. 3. China is now experiencing a phenomenon with “left over men” and “left over women”. What’s the solution to this problem? I know a lot of people who fall into that category. I think that such circumstances are caused by the individual’s lifestyle. These people are content living alone. They do not need to worry about someone else, not suffer the strains of married life. But at the same time, this phenomenon of leftover men / women is a serious social issue. Its probably a consequence of China’s family planning policy. I have heard that some men have tried to cure their loneliness by moving abroad in order to find […]
Uncategorized Dec 11, 2015
1.A study has shown that two-thirds of young Chinese men are smokers. Why do you think Chinese people start this dangerous habit? It think its down to their lifestyle. 2. Do you think smoking tobacco has become a part of Chinese culture? What? Culture? I do not think so. It depends on your individual habits. However, it is true that when Chinese people want to give gifts, a box of cigarettes is regarded as a good choice. But only if your intended recipient is a smoker! 3. Are you a smoker? No, I do not smoke. In elementary school, my friends would offer me cigarettes. It seemed impolite to decline, so I smoked the cigarettes. However, after a while, my throat began to hurt and I got a cough. Since that point, I never smoked. 4. According to a medical journal, Lancet, tobacco will be responsible for the deaths of two million Chinese people by 2030. If things continue at this rate, the number of deaths will reach three million by 2050. Do you think the public is aware of the health risks caused by smoking tobacco? No, I still see many people smoking in public places. 5. Can you name some health risks? If you smoke for a very long time, your lungs will become dark, and your throat […]
Uncategorized Dec 2, 2015