Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Life in China'. I'm your host Ning Yan. On today's show, we'll visit one of the earliest scale model stores here in Beijing. Beijing children first encountered delicate scale models there 17 years ago. And we'll meet Wang Fang and learn about her past decade of helping children with brain paralysis. Finally, we'll meet a couple of 'big girls' and together explore the increasing problem of obesity in China. For all these stories and more, stay tuned to  Life in China!

The Xinshi Model Shop  

In the world of scale models, a person can actually build tanks, battleships or planes. A refined scale model can be an exact representation of the real thing in every way barring the scale.

Wang Fang and Her Angel House

The China National Congress for Disabled has just wrapped up here in Beijing. Representatives gathered to discuss goals for helping the country's disabled over the next five years.

China's Obesity Problem

The times of devastating famine and hunger are still in the memories of many older Chinese, but youngsters are facing a new problem - obesity.

That brings us to the end of this edition of  Life in China. Hope you've enjoyed it! If you have any comments or suggestions, don't hesitate to send us a snail mail to English Service, China Radio International, Beijing, China. The postal code is 100040. Or, you can send us an email to life@cri.com.cn. And log on to our Web site at crienglish.com to find more archive stories. I'm Ning Yan. Until next week, goodbye!