Author: Athena Wong
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No More Hong Kong Born Mainland Chinese Babies
Starting January 1st 2013, the blanket band to stop pregnant mainland Chinese women not married to Hong Kong residents from giving birth in Hong Kong comes into effect. The “zero birth quota” was announced by Chief Executive Leung Chun-Yi back in April after several incidences caused heavy tension and a surge in anti-China sentiment in Hong Kong.…
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House on the Highway Demolished
(source: China Daily/Reuters) The house that stood alone in the middle of a new highway in China has been demolished. The owners, Luo Baogen and his wife, have finally agreed to take 260,000 yuan as compensation. Luo was first approached by the government to sell his just completed 600,000 yuan house for the standard 220,000 yuan. The 260,000 yuan…
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“Are you a student?” “No, I’m not. I’m a ghost”
This is an example from a Japanese textbook that teaches the user english through the use of conversation. Peter: Hi, I’m Peter Hanako: Hi , Peter. I’m Hanako. Are you from Canada? Peter: No, I’m not. I’m from America. Are you a student? Hanako: No, I’m not. I’m a ghost. Peter: A ghost? Oh, no!…