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A coach of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is challenging all traditional martial arts masters after he knocked down a self-proclaimed Taichi master. Does that mean the traditional Chinese martial arts are on the decline?

 

Topic 2-Could weight gain be a work-related injury

 

You work hard, maybe often working overtime². As a result, you are exhausted³. And gaining weight! Why is it?

 

According to a Wechat post published by Newsplus, the harder you work, the fatter you will become. Internet users jokingly ask should weight-gain from working overtime be considered as a work-related injury?

 

Topic 3-Kids don’t want to perform in front of relatives

 

A survey carried on Tianfu Morning News found that most Chinese kids don’t want to perform their talent or skills in front of others despite the fact their parents and grandparents keep prodding⁴ them to do so.

 

It’s pretty common when parents urge their kids perform by singing a song, reciting a poem or dancing during family gatherings⁵ or at important festivals.   

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