英語角-圓桌會(huì)議 RoundTable0617 - 交友神器，還是婚姻殺手？
A recently published report shows 14 Chinese brands have made their way into the world's top 100 most valuable brands list, showing the rapid rise of Chinese brands in the global market.
What types of brands are favorable in the global market? Do their achievements mean the stereotyped "made in China" manufacturing house image has been changed?
Topic2 China road rage fuels SUV boom as drivers opt for 'self-defense'
Sport utility vehicles, or SUVs registrations in China has surged 48 percent in the first quarter of this year (according to a research note Sanford C. Bernstein).
Analyst Robin Zhu is linking the country's rising road rage with the expanding sales of SUVs. He says the angry drivers are scaring the sane ones into buying SUVs for self-defense.
Is it true that people are buying SUVs because they are scared on the road?
Topic3 Where Does All the Dog Meat Come From
Dogs are regarded as the most loyal partners of human beings, but in many parts of the world, dogs are also the delicacy on people's dining tables.
A four-year investigation done by HK NGO Animal Asia reveals the dark side of Chinese canine meat industry, indicating many pet dogs are poisoned or stolen for eating purpose. But it also aroused controversy as some local governments say the situation is being grossly exaggerated.
What does the investigation reveal? Do the findings reflect the real picture?
Topic4 Social Network APPs Bringing China into Divorcing Era?
Divorce rate in China kept rising for the past decade. Statistics show that extramarital affair is the main cause, as it's spotted in 74.6% of divorce cases. 60% people surveyed have been cheated by their spouse, either physically or mentally. Extramarital affairs caused by social network APPs such as WeChat and Momo have increased by 20%.
What's going on? Can we blame these apps for increasing divorce rate?
