英語(yǔ)角-圓桌會(huì)議 RoundTable - 音樂(lè)劇“Q大道”的本土化之路

Topic1 Avenue QToday we're inviting the team who brought award-winning Broadway musical Avenue Q to China into our studio. First we'll talk about musicals in China with producer of the Chinese version Yang Jiamin, and later we'll be joined by Cheng He, as we talk about translation oflyrics.

Topic2 Survey shows half of urban Chinese children use social mediaSocial media is not just a fancy place for the adults to keep informed and in touch.

As times and technologies evolve, a survey shows that some 51 percent of urban Chinese childrenaged 6-12 have microblog accounts.

Does it come as a surprise?

Topic3 Sanya offers inflation subsidyThe city of Sanya in Hainan province has decided to pay long-term residents 360 yuan each to compensate for the rising cost of living in the city.

The 360 yuan is meant to help cover living costs for the first half of 2014.

Around 620,000 people are expected to apply for the subsidy, which would cost the city over 220 million yuan, approximately 33 million US dollars.

Why does Sanya do it?

Topic4 Beijing bans roadside BBQ againIn anticipation of summer, Beijingers look forward to outdoor meals with family and friends, as we have skewers of mutton sizzling over barbecue pits and piles of cold marinated peanuts washed down with a beer. But Beijing authorities have announced another crackdown on outdoor BBQ grilling, starting from May 1st.

What is it about this time?