Yesterday we looked at part one of BON reporter Hattie Zhao’s investigation into the prevalence of false credentials in China. We learned that on the street right next to the prestigious Renmin University in central Beijing, many women can be found openly selling fake degrees and other types of certification. We also found that most of these women have something in common- many are either pregnant or carrying an infant. According to Chinese law- a women with a baby cannot be detained even if found to be in violation of the law.
Yesterday we looked at part one of BON reporter Hattie Zhao’s investigation into the prevalence of false credentials in China. We learned that on the street right next to the prestigious Renmin University in central Beijing, many women can be found openly selling fake degrees and other types of certification. We also found that most of these women have something in common- many are either pregnant or carrying an infant. According to Chinese law- a women with a baby cannot be detained even if found to be in violation of the law.
If you work in an office all day, you may feel that your waist aches or is just uncomfortable in general. Dr Li Zhi will teach you a little technique to help relieve this discomfort. To begin, sit on a chair with your waist and back straight, then put the palms of both hands on your stomach, near the belly button. Then, slowly lean from the waist, stretching your neck to the left. Remember to keep your hips and legs motionless.
At first your neck and head may feel a bit stiff, or you may experience slight dizziness, but after a little practice, you will become more flexible, gradually alleviating discomfort. So as the body stretches to 45 degrees and the neck bends to 60 degrees, rotate your eyes from left to right, in time with the stretches. Repeat this cycle
Repeat this stretch about ten times, then do the same for the right side of your body. Practice it several times per day; you will ultimately feel more relaxed and your waist will feel more comfortable.
With so much of life today based around the internet almost a year without online access may seem difficult to imagine. But that's just what happened to residents of Xinjiang in western China.
After the deadly riots there in July of last year the authorities blocked the Internet to virtually the entire population – a ban that lasted in varying degrees until just last week.
As summer sets in across China, this week, temperatures in Xi'an surpassed 100 degrees. But instead of seeking respite in air-conditioned malls, Xi'an residents found an unusual way to cool off.
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“It's well and truly the start of heat wave season here in Beijing. It's a scorching 104 degrees. I've only been out here a few minutes and already my shirt is drenched in sweat.”
Don't be fooled by the umbrellas – rain would be a welcome relief, but it won't be coming anytime soon. During the summer, they double as movable parasols.
Skies like these aren't always the norm for Beijing residents, who often suffer through a much-publicized pollution problem, but so far this week, it's been all blue and the temperature is rising.