It is not a unique instance. The salary of a Beijing blue collar worker is reportedly higher than that of a white collar counterpart in many sectors, according to a new investigation conducted by Beijing Youth Daily.

Really? Can we make such a conclusion?

Topic2 Slow internet worries German firms in ChinaSlow internet has become the biggest non-HR (human resources) obstacle for German companies in China.

According to the Business Confidence Survey 2014, conducted by the German Chamber of Commerce in China, about 49 percent of companies described slow connections as "a problem" in 2013, and 59 percent are "worried" in 2014.

Is internet in China really slow? In your opinion?

Topic3 Sex Education in ChinaMany Chinese kids used to grow up with the knowledge that they come from their moms' armpits, or that they were picked up from garbage bins. This situation is slowly changing as more parents and educators realize the importance of sex education. But is the current education satisfying?

How lacking is sex ed in China?

Topic4 E-Reading ReportThe most popular digital reading time slots are 1 pm and from 9 pm until midnight. The majority of all readers spent more than 30 minutes reading each session, according to Tianyi Reading, China Telecom's e-reading department.

Are you one of these e-readers? What can we tell from this report?

Topic5 Chengdu rated most livable city in ChinaIncreasing attention is being given to the "livability" Chinese cities as their environment becomes less polluted.

An Asian Development Bank study has ranked 33 cities in China according to their environmental livability through a pioneering series of indexes.

And the most livable city on the Chinese mainland goes to……Chengdu.

Does it surprise you?