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Latest statistics show that becoming a white-collar worker is the dream job for the younger generation of migrant workers. They are not interested in following the footsteps of their mothers and fathers. To put it plainly, they want to do office jobs, because the job title brings a degree of decency¹. Can they realize their dreams in the city?

 

Topic2-China concedes largest art market title to the U.S. in 2015

 

The Chinese art market has grown into the largest art market in 2014. But the latest news is China concedes the title to the US.While the overall global art market experiences a decline, record-breaking sales have made history time and time again over the period of last year. What does it say about the Chinese art market?

 

Topic3-Digital dementia

 

There was a time when some folks said of TV: "That garbage will rot your brain." But doctors say brain rot is real, and it's smartphones and video games we should be worried about.A study out of South Korea found that 'Digital dementia' is a new cognitive² condition that is challenging people who are attached to their digital devices. Is your dependence³ on ‘smart’ devices making you dumb?

 

Topic4-Cash for counterfeits⁴

 

While most customers try to avoid buying poor-quality knockoffs, there is a group of people who have made a killing⁵ by buying fake products. They are known as "professional fakes fighters"(职业打假人). What is behind the profession?

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