英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable1217 - 不能同步看美剧的日子怎么过?

Topic1 Foreign shows delayed showing Is piracy going to raise its ugly head again in China? As China's TV watchdog State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SAPPRFT) has released tougher regulations, saying all foreign TV shows must be reviewed scrupulously before made available online.

So, what is this new tougher regulation?

Topic2 Should more public services be free of charge?

Starting next year, it will be free of charge for those in Chengdu to register their marriage.

Other public services such as getting divorce registration and reapplying lost certificates will also be free.

Is it good news? Should these public services be free anyway?

Topic3 Wild animals' protection According to the paper.cn, the first draft of the law on the protection of wildlife has been revised, in which animal welfare has been recognized in China for the very first time.

What is this revision of the law on the protection of wildlife? Is the current law does a poor job safeguarding animal welfare?

Topic4 Staggered work times proposed The Shanghai Municipality Development and Research Center have announced it will consider staggering people's working hours in a bid to help reduce traffic congestion during rush hour periods.

How serious is the rush-hour jam problem in first tier cities in China?

Topic5 Husband reports to wife about his whereabouts Mr.Chen, a married man in Chongqing has been reporting to his wife about his whereabouts several times everyday for the last 4 years. But, recently, the husband was too busy to keep up with the reports. So his wife complains to the neighborhood committee.

Do you think Mrs. Chen is wrong to ask for daily reports from her husband in the first place?