Topic1 Foreign TV shows online will need permits China's TV watchdog has released tougher regulations for foreign TV shows available on online streaming sites, raising concerns among Chinese fans and the online video industry.
The regulations, released by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, say all foreign TV shows and movies must have permits and be reviewed by TV watchdogs before being made available for viewing online.
Devastated? Is it something new, something out of nowhere?
Topic2 Watching TV Shows While Shopping Online Alibaba recently partners with Chinese video-streaming website, Youku Tudou to create an innovative way of advertising and product placement. The two companies aim to develop software through which the viewers of the streaming site will be able to order items they see in the videos through Alibaba's online stores.
Does it sound appealing or annoying to you?
Topic3 Popular Chinese Names Chinese parents care about their babies' names, so much so that some of them would go as far as giving their babies a four or five or even six character names just to make sure their names are unique and stand out.
Yet still, some given names are still widely used around China.
Do Chinese people prefer certain given names?
Topic4 Hotpot Institute in Chongqing A hotpot college will soon start running in Chongqing. Within 3 months, students can learn about the cooking methods and everything and get a certificate for it.
Do we really need a college to teach people how to make hotpot?