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Topic1-Nirvana in FireThe finale episode of the hottest TV drama in China has been aired on TV last night. Yeah, you are right, we are talking about Nirvana in Fire or Lang Ya Bang.

Millions of people either rushed home for the 7:35 pm live TV viewing or stayed up till midnight for the episode updates on the internet. Are you one of us? Why is the drama so popular?

Topic2-Tsinghua University Opens US CampusTsinghua has become the first Chinese university to build a physical campus in the United States. The Global Innovation eXchange institute or GIX, a partnership between the University of Washington and Tsinghua University, has been launched. The GIX campus is still in the design and construction phase.

Topic3-Filial Piety FundAn unusual policy by a company in Guangzhou where employees are made to give 5% to 10% of their salary to their parents has sparked debate online on filial piety.

The Guangzhou Daily newspaper reported that the company, an unnamed beauty salon chain, wanted to promote good moral values among its employees.

Topic4-Guys Carrying Bags for GirlsWalking on the streets of China, you must be familiar with this scene - a Chinese guy is carrying his girlfriend's bag while his girlfriend is walking casually, looking very happy.

If you are a westerner, you will very probably think: This is totally insane. However, if you are Korean or Chinese, you may think: Wow, she's got a good boyfriend, this is so sweet.