英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable1201 - “微笑挑战”有多讨厌？

Topic1 World Aids Day 2014 Today marks the World AIDS Day. In China, there has been an obvious increase in the number of HIV carriers and AIDS patients.

According to the National Health and Family Planning Commission, the number of people living with HIV/AIDS in China had hit 497,000 by the end of October, with 154,000 deaths.

How is China faring in fight against AIDS? Is China doing a good enough job?

Topic2 Overseas Returnees Employment Bluebook The Ministry of Education has released the Chinese Blue Book on the Employment of Overseas Returnees. From 1978 to 2013, 3.1 million Chinese studied abroad and 1.44 million came back after graduating. More and more Chinese students are choosing to seek employment back home following overseas study.

Do Chinese students lead a life they want after returning back?

Topic3 Smile Challenge During the weekend, the Smile Challenge has defeated selfies and chicken soup posts to occupy WeChat Friends' circle.

Why is it so popular? Have you guys accepted the challenge?

Topic4 Frauds from Different Parts of China Conmen from Beijing like to pretend to be relatives of senior officials while those in Fujian prefer to practice frauds via some hi-tech methods, according to an online post named Conmen in Different Part of China.

Does it hold any truth?

Topic5 Nao Dongfang (Wedding Horseplay) Boycotted A survey done by China Youth Daily showed that 70.7% of young people would boycott vulgar horseplay at weddings as it violates ethical standards.

Is it a vulgar tradition?