A plea letter to the police for lighter punishment from a local association of monkey performance art in Sichuan Province has triggered a discussion on animal rights. Proponents argue, monkey performance is a recognized intangible cultural heritage of Sichuan.

　　In the twenty first century when animal rights protection becomes widely accepted, is there still a place for ancient monkey performances?

　　Topic2-The number of transnational marriages keeps rising in China?

　　Love beyond words, life beyond borders, geography is no barrier on the path toward true love.

　　Since June 1st, a total 66 pairs of transnational couples have received their marriage certificates in Shenyang, capital city of northeast China's Liaoning province.

　　Topic3-Men need male friends in life

　　According to sociologist Lisa Wade, heterosexual men are starving for friends. The sad part is that surveys show that men desire closeness and intimacy from their male friends just as women do. So why don't they have it?