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On July 8, many citizens in Shenzhen gathered in front of the office building of the Shenzhen Metro² Company, protesting against a proposal to construct the city's No.8 railway line, which suggested adopting maglev technology. Such technology uses magnets to levitate³ a train above a track and can produce a certain level of radiation.

The protest ended after a company executive came out to explain the project to the public. But, doubts and disputes remain. Is the concern valid⁴?

Topic2 Driver's license⁵ requires more than passing driving testsA central Chinese city has required local driving school students to serve as assistants to traffic police in order to get their drivers' licenses⁶.

The traffic police authority in Xiangyang of Hubei Province has refuted media reports about the compulsory⁷ rule, adding that it's just an optional activity.

Do they have a point in offering this option, though?

Topic3 Chinese are too busy for a hobbyMany Chinese people say they are so busy with work that they don't have any time for their hobbies.

A recent survey shows that 51% of some 4,000 respondents say their busy work schedule has made it difficult for them to develop a hobby or an interest.

Are work and hobbies contradictory⁸?

Topic4 Xiaomi on the Decline?

Xiaomi is one of the biggest phone makers⁹ in China and is often called the "Apple of China" by the western press.

This Tuesday, it released its newest flagship smartphone, which sparks a big controversy¹⁰ on the internet. Is this the start of the company's decline?

Topic5 Will Free Campus Wifi Produce More Phubbers?

Recently, some colleges set up free wireless¹¹ network on campus, so that students can use wi-fi in class. As a result, there are more and more classroom phubbers.

Is there a problem of students using phones in class?

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