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Topic 1-WeChat Official Accounts Compulsory¹ Scan

 

This week, WeChat announced that starting from July, users are required to scan the QR code every time they log in to their official accounts for security purposes. Compulsory scanning of QR codes for WeChat official accounts has led to negative responses from many people prompting the question how we should strike a balance between users' experience and security.

 

Topic 2-Vouchers Offered to Discount Traffic Violation² Fines

 

With a traffic violation coupon³ at hand, traffic rule offenders⁴ in Guanyun County, Jiangsu Province, can get a discount in ticket fines. Is it legitimate⁵ to offer a discount in traffic violation?

 

Local traffic police said it was also a creative way to promote awareness⁶ of traffic rules. Is it legitimate to offer a discount in traffic violation?

 

Topic 3-Chinese Tradition of Humility⁷ and Self-Effacement Disguises True Emotions

 

People from East Asian countries such as China may appear more modest, but study by psychologists indicates they are just as likely to be proud and self-confident as other cultures. Why do Asian people, especially Chinese people, prefer appearing modest?              

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