Broadcast Time: 11:00-12:00, 2008-12-05
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- Beijing's population is approaching the saturation point.
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Beijing has for the first time become more expensive than Hong Kong for foreigners as a result of surging inflation on the mainland and appreciation of the yuan.
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Enough gloom and doom: There's a prediction from a leading color source that cheerful and sunny yellow will be the influential color of 2009.
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Chinese 110-meter hurdler Liu Xiang has travelled to the United States for surgery on his Achilles's tendon, which ended his gold medal ambition at the Beijing Olympics.
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Honda are expected to make a formal announcement on their future in Formula One, amid widespread reports they are set to leave the sport.
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Michelle Wie hit a seven-under 65 to tie for the lead with Shiho Oyama of Japan after the second of five rounds at the U.S. LPGA Tour qualifying tournament.
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- Chinese director Chen Kaige's profile of Peking Opera star Mei Lanfang, "Forever Enthralled," has hit Chinese theaters.
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"Cape No. 7," the second Taiwan blockbuster to be allowed into the mainland since "Mother Love Me Once Again" in 1990, is likely to miss the prime pre-Lunar New Year film season.
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Author J.K. Rowling said on Thursday that it was demand from Harry Potter fans that prompted her to publish her latest work "The Tales of Beedle the Bard". |
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New rules on dismissing public servants trigger debate
Public servant in China are said to hold 'iron rice bowls', for they have almost secured life long employment. However, On December 2nd, the government has released new regulations stipulate that civil servants, who are evaluated as "incompetent" for two consecutive years in their annual assessment, will be dismissed. The news has created heated discussion.
Would you change for your lover?
In a relationship, are you willing to change your own clothes, friends, and interests for the other half? Where would you draw the line? Would you change completely or only a few things?
Aus Deaf Theater
An Australian theatre company has just unveiled its latest production in Sydney. What sets this show apart is that all the dialogue is in sign language.
Individual Income Tax to be adjusted
The benchmark for individual income tax appears likely to be lifted again. This has provoked hot discussion and debate among the public. Many experts believe now is a good time to lift taxation levels. |
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