It seems that all of a sudden, we have become a food safety-conscious nation. But to me, such a show of care is superfluous, and even demeaning.
On this land of wonders, green light does not guarantee a safe passage through the zebra crossing for pedestrians. Under the world's most bizarre traffic rules, vehicles are allowed to drive through the zebra crossing to turn right at any time, even when pedestrians are passing.
It is commonsense to not have such items as "maintaining social stability" in China's governmental budget. However, a Radio France Internationale news report said pointedly that 624 billion yuan ($95.4 billion) has been allocated for that special purpose. China has never been a stranger to spurious reports like this one - and Chinese and international readers know all about it.
The ideas behind China's rapid rise, which are very different from the mainstream political views of the Western countries, can enlighten us in the process of making innovations in democracy.
While its economic miracle has been increasingly acknowledged by Western powers, China's progress in political reforms seems to have disappointed the Western supporters of democracy.
Many assert that China will become a great power, if not a superpower, in the foreseeable future. But such sensational claims result from either ignorance or pure fancy.
China plans to transform its economic growth pattern and urbanize its rural areas in the next five-year period, from 2011 to 2015. Building a sustainable city is the key to sustainable development for the whole country. Good-quality water and sanitation facilities are keys for a sustainable city.
In the face of catastrophe people tend to feel small, vulnerable and helpless. And when the situation is uncertain, the absence of authentic information through authoritative channels compounds their anxiety, leaving them susceptible to rumors.
As China has decided to build 10 million apartments every year in the following three years for those who cannot afford the market price, it is really a good chance to construct ecologically friendly, energy-efficient ones.
The central government of China has sped up efforts to slow down rising housing prices, which have been a major source of public complaints in the country's biggest cities and even rural areas.
In a recent online poll titled "Do you think it's time to ban fireworks in big cities?" by China Daily website, about two thirds of those surveyed believed it is time to ban fireworks again in big cities.
China has one of the largest domestic flight industries in the world. Airline companies are offering more features and trying to offer the lowest price. But unstable ticket pricing prevents the establishment of a strong consumer base.
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