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Topic1 Hidden Industry Chain Profit from E-WasteReports say from Beijing to Hebei to Guangdong, there is a hidden underground industry chain for electronic waste management with an annual production value of nearly 100 billion yuan.

Is it a big problem?

Topic2 Post Mart Closes Rural Stores to Cut LossesAfter four years fighting for a share of China's rural retail¹ market, Post Mart, or 百全超市, a retail chain run by China Post Group and American investment company US Horizon (China) has decided² to temporarily close a portion of its stores.

Are they failing in rural China?

Topic3 Not Telling Boy He Killed An ElderlyUsually a hit-and-run traffic accident is regarded as manslaughter if it causes death of the victims. The runaway³ should bear legal liability for the death.

However, it is not applicable to all situations. Recently, in Hunan province, both the family of the victim and the runaway boy decide to not tell the truth in order to protect him.

What happened?

Topic4 New TV, radio channels of Shanghai focus on art educationShanghai Media Group is launching four new television and radio channels geared towards children and teenagers. The Art Channel, Opera Channel, along with FM 94.7 and AM 1197 will air a variety of cultural and art education programs. Wang Jianjun, executive vice-president of Shanghai Media Group, said advertising⁴ or number of viewers will not be used to evaluate the channels.

Is such a move necessary?

Topic5 Adding elevator to city wall causes controversyA project to add an elevator along the historic city wall in Northwestern China's Xi'an city has caused much public controversy⁵.

Many have expressed concerns that building such a modern facility might damage the 600-year-old relic⁶. The project was then halted by the local authority.

Is there a way to protecting the ancient construction and improving its accessibility at the same time?

Topic6 Parents Use Wechat for KidsInternet and social network used to be young people's new form of diary in which they can confide⁷, but not any more. Nowadays, more and more parents start to follow their kids on WeChat and check out their Friends' Circle.

Do you find it heartwarming or annoying?

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