Topic 1-Northeast China faces severe brain drain

 

Government figures show that the 3 provinces in the northeast of China have lost more than 1 million people in the last ten years, many of whom are high earners and well educated, seeking better jobs and lifestyles. Does it mean that northeast China is facing a severe brain drain?

 

Topic 2-Fake police

 

Recently, a man who dressed himself up as a police officer was detained for pretending to be a cop. Why did he do it? Is this a serious crime?

 

Topic 3-China announces 2017 official holiday calendar

 

China’s State Council has announced the official holiday calendar of 2017, even earlier than for 2015 and 2016, allowing for actual – GASP! – advance planning, especially with Spring Festival/Chinese New Year falling in late January.