Advice to students who fail gaokao

Each year, students who fail to get high marks in the National Higher Education Entrance Examination, or gaokao, feel hopeless about their futures.

Does a difference in age matter in love?

Does age really matter or should love prevail over all? Our forum readers from around the world share their views.

Army Day: A salute to servicemen

Today is China’s Army Day. We salute all the men and women who have served, or are currently serving in the military, for their sacrifices. Some Forum readers have shared their, or their relatives’, photos and stories.

How do you feel about public dancing?

Some people have mixed views about square dancing, and argue that it disrupts normal life. So, how do you react to people out dancing in public? We invite you to share your thoughts.

What is food safety like in your country?

The recent scandal involving a meat supplier of US fast food chains McDonald's, KFC and others has brought renewed concerns about food safety in China. What's the food safety situation in your country, and what measures are taken to keep consumers healthy?

I love chopsticks!

There is a commonly held perception that foreigners cannot use chopsticks properly, but is it actually true?

Forum Trends: Is sex still a taboo in China?

Are Chinese people becoming more open-minded when it comes to sex? Is sex education in China adequate? How do Chinese teens gain their knowledge of issues related to sex?

One word to describe China

What words pop into your mind when speaking of China? Readers from around the world share their views.

Girls outperform boys at school?

A study shows girls generally do better than boys when it comes to tests and exams. Do you see any evidence around you? If yes, what makes girls high achievers?

Romance and the single mom

Life for a unmarried mother is never easy, especially when it comes to dating or marriage. Here, readers from around the world share their experiences and stories.

Who should pay when going out on a date?

Is going "dutch" a good idea? Who should pay when going out on a date? We ask our readers (both men and women) to share their experiences and views.

Helicopter parents: Good or bad?