From the Chinese press

Not usual for a child

Twelve-year-old Huang Yibo, who started watching China Central Television (CCTV) news programs when he was 2 years old and began reading People's Daily regularly from the age of 7, has become a star on the Internet. His parents say he did so of his own accord. But such extraordinary departure in a child's habits is not welcome, says an article in Yangcheng Evening News. Excerpts:

Huang Yibo should be considered a "genius", especially because it is rare to find a child that is interested in news programs. Without the guidance of parents, a 2-year-old child is not likely to watch news programs. After all, news makes little sense to 2- or 3-year-olds.