NEW YORK: Chinese eyes will be on Yi Jianlian at tonight's 2007 NBA Draft in New York, but Yi is not the sole international prospect looking to land in the world's elite basketball league.
NEW YORK: Yao Ming was a bag of nerves watching the NBA Draft in Shanghai five years ago. He should have been over the moon when his name was called out first by NBA commissioner David Stern, but instead all he could manage was a shy smile and a stiff high-five with his parents and coaches.
Because of increasing pressure at work, low risk-awareness, peer pressure and easy access, club drugs are becoming increasingly popular among Chinese youth.
Eleven years ago, when she was 24 years old, Xiao Yu's (not her real name) boyfriend persuaded her to try heroin. Out of curiosity, she inhaled the substances for a few times, which made her feel high and forget all her problems. Soon after, she became an addict.
"There can be no wellbeing for individual families if society overall is in decline."
Most people are aware that cotton is the most widely used natural textile fiber and is widely considered environmentally friendly. But cotton seldom conjures images of stylishness and fashion.
The 2007 Style Hong Kong fair staged at Beijing's World Trade Center from Wednesday to Friday showcased the SAR's creative side. And it further demonstrated Hong Kong's global position as a melting pot of Eastern and Western elements set against a unique background.
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