Topic1-Government & Business Trust

 

Alright, a show of hands. What do you trust most? Your country's business sector or your government? A global communications marketing firm Edelman's 2016 Trust Barometer reveals that people in most nations worldwide put their faith in businesses rather than government. However, the chart also shows in China, Russia and South Korea, people trust their government more than businesses.

 

Topic2-CCTV: Bright Future for China's Two Dimension Industry

 

A recent CCTV program says that the two-dimension industry, companies producing cultural products related to animation, comic, and games, have a bright prospect in China. Yes, we are talking about 二次元经济.

 

Topic3-Rural Gambling

 

Whilst gambling for money is prohibited by Chinese law, in some rural villages, the activity is commonplace during the Chinese New Year festival period. According to "In Touch Today," a Wechat public account, "Some people lose a whole year's income on the gambling table".