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China Drive, Afternoon, 2008-11-17
    2008-11-17 21:15:31     CRIENGLISH.com

Broadcast Time: 17:00-19:00, 2008-11-17
        
   

  • Japan's NHK TV recently launched a new reality show called Chinese and Confucius' Analects, in which hosts quote famous Confucian teachings to explain modern problems.
  • A survey found that very few people in Shanghai know where escape routes are located for when a fire breaks out.
  • Beijing metro construction authorities say they will carry out extensive safety inspections on all subway construction sites. Surveillance cameras will be installed at all construction sites to further ensure safety.
  • Harsh Time for College Job Seekers
    Job season have started for university graduates. In Wuhan University, a weekend job fair attracted more than 3,000 students.
  • Tour At Beijing Aerospace Control Center
    Experiencing an astronaut's life is something many people dream of. Dozens of teenagers from all across China realized this dream over the weekend. During a 3-day camp at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center, they attended workshops in which they could get a feel of an astronaut's life in outer space.


 

  • Shaquille O'Neal made an early exit from Amare Stoudemire's 26th birthday party.
  • Even without Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, the San Antonio Spurs are still using the same formula to win games.
  • Canadian Daniel Nestor and Serbian partner Nenad Zimonjic claimed the ATP's season-ending No. 1 doubles ranking with an impressive 7-6 (3), 6-2 win over American twins Bob and Mike Bryan in the final of the Masters Cup on Sunday.
  • ATP's Tennis Development Plan in China
    The 4.45 million-dollar Tennis Masters Cup has wrapped up its run in Shanghai. Starting next year, the city will embrace another tennis bonanza, the ATP 1000 Series featuring more players and matches than ever before.


 

 


 

 

    

 

  • The whole world focuses on China during tough economic times, so does the fashion industry. Christian Dior, the world leading luxury brand, in partnership with Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing, brought celebrities from across the globe to the opening of "Christian Dior and Chinese Artists" exhibition. Targeting a new generation of eager Chinese consumers, the exhibit shows the greater inspirations of China on the house of Dior.
  • Amid a sluggish housing market, China CITIC Bank has launched a new service for homebuyers by connecting them with sellers directly.

 

 

    

Four students died in dormitory fire
Four students leapt to their deaths from a sixth-floor balcony last Friday morning after their university dormitory caught fire. The accident exposed many problems and aroused heated debate.

 

   

  • Two songs were named on Sunday in Beijing the Best Hits at the Ninth CCTV-MTV Music Awards, the biggest events in China this year.
  • John Mayer has hinted he is planning to propose to girlfriend Jennifer Aniston.
  • James Bond's quantum of the weekend box office: $70.4 million. "Quantum of Solace," with Daniel Craig returning as Bond for the first direct sequel in the spy franchise, pulled in nearly $30 million more over opening weekend than its predecessor, 2006's "Casino Royale," according to studio estimates Sunday.

 


Best Advice You Have Offered
If you could give somebody a piece of advice so they could benefit from it for the rest of their life, what would it be?

 

 
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