In 2008, China initiated a national ban on the use of free plastic bags in supermarkets.

　　9 years later, the effectiveness of the ban is under fire. Environmentalists, congressional delegates, and even state media are calling its effectiveness and continued relevance into question.

　　Topic2-Private pilot training popular with trainees born in the 1990s

　　According to a report on Civil Pilots in China, most pilots with a private aircraft driving license were born in the 1990s. Instead of having it as a hobby, most of them hope to make a living with this skill.

　　Let's look into the making of pilots of private jets.

　　Topic3-5 tips on negotiating for a better deal

　　Many of us are afraid to ask for more money. Better working arrangements. A larger team. Better access to material resources. Higher fees. Better prices.

　　Some of us, especially women, have been taught not to ask— we've been taught to be self-sacrificing , not self-serving. Some of us do ask, but stop short of asking for what we really want or what we're truly worth.

　　But you know by not asking, you're missing out on more than just money; you're putting your long-term opportunities and earning potential at stake.