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Topic1-The fading of community banks in China

 

2 community banks within the radius¹ of less than 1 mile in Chao Yang District in Beijing were shut down recently. Community banks are increasingly becoming something in the past. But customer’s demand for banking² service has seen a rise in the meantime.

 

Topic2-Most repeated names in China

 

It is not surprising to meet someone who shares the same name with you in China. According to recent information from the National Bureau of Statistics of China, Zhang Wei张伟" is the most "popular" Chinese name. Do you have a friend named “Zhang Wei”?

 

Topic3-Women hesitant to become bridesmaid due to vulgarity, humiliation³

 

Being a bridesmaid is never easy at a Chinese wedding. But now, many women are simply opting⁴ out. Because they don’t want to be sexually harassed⁵. What’s going on?

 

Topic4-Pushy parents provoke child-vote backlash

 

On wechat, there are usually two reasons people receive messages from friends and relatives from whom they haven't heard for a while. The first revolves⁶ around New Year greetings, which are always welcome. The second reason is often less palatable⁷, however; people are contacting long-lost friends, or even casual acquaintances, and urging them to cast online votes for their children or grandchildren in competitions.

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