On July 8, many citizens in Shenzhen gathered in front of the office building of the Shenzhen Metro Company, protesting against a proposal to construct the city's No.8 railway line, which suggested adopting maglev technology. Such technology uses magnets to levitate a train above a track and can produce a certain level of radiation.

The protest ended after a company executive came out to explain the project to the public. But, doubts and disputes remain. Is the concern valid?

Topic2 Driver's license requires more than passing driving testsA central Chinese city has required local driving school students to serve as assistants to traffic police in order to get their drivers' licenses.

The traffic police authority in Xiangyang of Hubei Province has refuted media reports about the compulsory rule, adding that it's just an optional activity.

Do they have a point in offering this option, though?

Topic3 Chinese are too busy for a hobbyMany Chinese people say they are so busy with work that they don't have any time for their hobbies.

A recent survey shows that 51% of some 4,000 respondents say their busy work schedule has made it difficult for them to develop a hobby or an interest.

Are work and hobbies contradictory?

Topic4 Xiaomi on the Decline?

Xiaomi is one of the biggest phone makers in China and is often called the "Apple of China" by the western press.

This Tuesday, it released its newest flagship smartphone, which sparks a big controversy on the internet. Is this the start of the company's decline?

Topic5 Will Free Campus Wifi Produce More Phubbers?

Recently, some colleges set up free wireless network on campus, so that students can use wi-fi in class. As a result, there are more and more classroom phubbers.

Is there a problem of students using phones in class?