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Greek twins express thanks to China

Greek twins Marianne and Sophia expressed their fondness and admiration for China at their graduation ceremony at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing last week. They are planning to undertake master's degree studies in China. The sisters, who have spent four years in the country, both speak fluent Chinese and look forward to discovering more about the country.

Coca-Cola pausing UK output over CO2 shortage

Coca-Cola has announced that it has been forced to "temporarily pause" production in the United Kingdom due to the ongoing carbon dioxide shortage. UK customers face limits on what they can purchase. Carbon dioxide is used to create dry ice, which keeps food frozen during transport. It is also pumped into beverages such as beer and soft drinks to create fizz. The shortage is also having an effect on the poultry and meat industries.

The lonliest school exam: Just one student

At Beiji Primay School in Beiji, an island village in Zhejiang province, Wang Zhenyu was all alone taking his fourth grade final exam on Tuesday. The school has only seven students. Next semester, Wang will be the sole student. Liang Yumin, the school's headmaster, said even if only one student comes to class, teachers make their best effort. Check out more posts online.

(China Daily 07/02/2018 page22)