英語角-圓桌會議 RoundTable1225 - 萌娃不能代言了，尿不濕廣告成人演？

Topic1 China to Reform Pension System China is going to reform its pension system for employees in government departments, in a bid to level out the massive pension gap with those working in enterprises. A draft reform plan has been approved by the Chinese cabinet.

What's the detail of the reform? How much will it change Chinese people's life?

Topic2 Rules for realty registration The long-awaited provisional rules for a unified national property registry have finally been released this week.

The State Council has promulgated China's Provisional Regulations on Real Estate Registration, which will take effect on March 1 next year.

What are the rules? Why should we care?

Topic3 China tollways report loss of 66 bln yuan last year China is experiencing a huge deficit generated by its construction and operation of the world's largest network of expressways, while members of the public continue to blast what they see as unreasonable tolls.

China's Ministry of Transport says the country's toll roads have reported an annual loss of 66.1 billion yuan ($10.6 billion) in 2013.

Does the deficit make sense?

Topic4 Minors under 10 to be banned from product endorsement Minors under 10 years old will be banned from endorsing products or services, according to a draft amendment of China's Advertisement Law.

Is there a problem this new ban is trying to deal with?

Topic5 10-yuan notes ATM People can withdraw cash in 10-yuan notes at some automated teller machines in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province. However, according to the paper.cn, most banks in Shanghai have not got the related document from the central bank. Citizens hold different attitudes towards this new trend.

Do we need the 10-yuan notes service on ATM?