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This is particularly true for China, which is estimated to become the world's "tallest" country by 2018.

But underneath⁵ these urban high rises, a city's underground infrastructure⁶ might not as beautiful as some Chinese cities only focus on building skyscrapers and pay little attention to update the drainage system whilst the city expands.

Is there a problem with cities being just pretty but not functional⁷?

Topic 2: Premature⁸ demolitionIn China, premature demolition⁹ of buildings generate at least 400 million tons of waste every year, 40% of the total trash amount in the country and contributes to at least 10% of all carbon emissions¹⁰.  This has lead many to question why in the world are these buildings being torn down.

How big of a problem is premature demolition?

Topic 3: Strict food regulation in LiaoningRecently, the legislature of Liaoning passed stricter food safety regulation stipulating¹¹ that for small restaurants with operating area under 60 square meters or seats under 30, they are forbidden from selling cold dishes, fresh aquatic¹² products, decorated cake and or preparing food without heating.

Should we make it so strict?

Topic 4: China to face $100 bln tourism deficitChina has a trade surplus with almost every country it does business with.  However, there is one area where China is in a huge deficit¹³: tourism.

China is set to see its tourism deficit exceed 100 billion U.S. dollars this year.

That means Chinese traveling overseas spend much more than foreign visitors in China.

Why the deficit?

Topic 5: No Taxi for You!

Recently, a pregnant woman in Beijing complains that when she tries to get a taxi in the downtown area, she was refused by 5 drivers.

Her complain has been echoed by many females who also find it was difficult for them to get a taxi when they were pregnant.

Does this really happen all that often?

Topic 6: Cliché plot devicesWhen you're sitting at home watching another Hollywood movie or local drama, do you ever feel that some of the scenes are just all-too familiar?  Turns out you're not the only one.  Recently, Chinese Internet users came up with a list of 60 classic plot devices.

How often do you think this happens?

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