The debate on whether fireworks should be banned has been raging in China for decades. With Chinese New Year right around the corner, the discussions are heating up again amid concerns over increasingly severe pollution in some of the major cities. Should China impose the ban on fireworks during the Spring Festival?
China is a country known for filial piety. As part of China's tradition, children kowtow before their parents and teachers on certain occasions to show their respect. But such events have recently created an online storm and invited much criticism. Is it an outdated traditional in Chinese culture that should be abandoned?
Debate about proposals to raise the retirement age of Chinese workers has been raging in China for the past few years. The compulsory retirement age in China is now 60 for men, 55 for female white-collar workers and 50 for female manual laborers. What are your thoughts on this?
China's economy grew at 7.4 percent in 2014, its slowest rate since 1990, raising concerns that the world's second-largest economy is about to suffer a "hard landing". What do you think?
It is reported that South Korean authorities are considering levying single tax on the unmarried to fight against its birthrate crisis. Do you think it is reasonable?
Is it funny if strangers from other countries mock our attempts to help them on their travels? What are your thoughts on Chinglish? And do you think it's reasonable to expect non-English speaking countries to have perfect English on their public signage?
Our Canadian forum reader, known as Shark Minnow, makes a list of many positive changes he has witnessed since 2002, after traveling to numerous provinces and regions in China. Do you agree? You're welcome to leave your comments.
Due to the cultural differences, Chinese are much less willing to donate their organs compared to other countries, with the ratio being only 6 out of 10,000,000. But there have been positive changes in attitude in recent years. Would you register to be an organ donor given the scarcity of organs?
A Chinese newspaper has drawn a wave of online criticism after its reporters took photos of deceased popular singer Yao Beina as she lay in a mortuary. Later it apologized for taking the photos, but the question is, should celebrities have a right to privacy? How far should the paparazzi be allowed to go?
The organizing committee of the Shanghai Automotive Exhibition is considering canceling the appearance of models at this year's auto show.
Some experts suggests imposing a tax on pet owners in order to make our cities cleaner but others are against it. Do you think it's OK to impose annual tax on pet owners?
China is a vast and culturally diverse country, which makes traveling in it for the first time incredibly daunting. Forum readers share some tips -- from their experiences -- to make newcomers' lives a little bit easier. Have you got your own China travel tips? You're welcome to add yours.
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