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Topic2 Chinese cartoon copies CarsCritics and disappointed movie goers say a newly-released Chinese animation² is a copy of Pixar's hit film franchise³, but the filmmaker and production company have denied the accusations⁴, insisting it is "independently produced" and an "original" film.

In the poster of Chinese cartoon "The Autobots," released in theaters on July 4, the race car protagonist⁵ closely resembles that in the 2006 and 2011 "Cars" movies. The Chinese title of the movie is similar too to that used by "Cars."Is the Chinese cartoon a rip-off of Pixar's Cars?

Topic3 Bans on paid extra classesChina's Ministry⁶ of Education has published a new rule that bans any paid cram⁷ classes organized by primary or middle schools.

Any school that violates the rule will be stripped of any honors or titles. At the same time, the Ministry of Education has also set up a public complaints hotline.

Are these extra courses or tutoring sessions a problem?

Topic4 Dali Uni. Dorm becomes Youth HostelRecently, Dali University announces that it will turn some of its dorms into a Youth Hostel⁸ during the summer holiday. This triggered heated debate online.

The university is located in picturesque⁹ Dali Town of Yunnan Province, and has already started receiving reservations for the upcoming summer break.

Some net users are worrying about the appropriateness of the move as well as campus safety.

What's going on?

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