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(China Daily)
Updated: 2011-05-25 07:52

Topic: Campus commercials row

A teaching building at Tsinghua University, one of China's top universities, has been renamed Jeanswest after sponsorship from the domestic clothing brand. Online polls show the move has not gone down too well.

After the No 4 Teaching Building was renamed, we can only imagine that other buildings will soon follow suit. The No 1 Teaching Building can be named Meters/bonwe, a clothing brand for youngsters, while the No 2 Teaching Building can be named Semir, another clothing brand; so on and so forth.

"BARDBAZHUAXIAOMUCHUAN" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 225

It's not that campuses should shut out commercials, but businesses should engage with students in a proper way. For example, Jeanswest can sponsor the construction of buildings at more colleges rather than only top universities. Just like the Run Run Shaw buildings you find now at almost every college in China, which are paid for by donations from a Hong Kong philanthropist rather than for commercial purposes.

"JIXINGQING" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 162

One side is willing to donate and the other side is willing to receive. What's wrong with that? Tsinghua is a top university, so what? Is it because the brand is not good enough? I don't see the logic. - "ZHIYANG" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 18

Topic: Investor's cancer diary

Xue Manzi, a well-known investor, revealed on his micro blog he has rectal cancer and has been updating fans on his treatment, hoping this will help him find experienced doctors and raise people's awareness on health issues.

Doing physical checkups each year is so important. The earlier a disease is detected, the easier it can be cured. We shall learn from Xue's optimistic attitude toward his disease and future. I hope everyone is fit and happy, and that Xue recovers soon.

"FUZHOUYITIJIANZHONGXIN" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 2,778

Thank you for sharing. How important good health is to everyone of us. Before being diagnosed, Xue himself neglected the importance of health. Will we therefore learn the lesson? Dear brothers and sisters, please listen to the alarm bell. Manage your own health. This is your obligation and commitment to yourselves and your families.

"FANGZHOULVDAOGONGZUOSHI" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 64

Life is a process. It's so sad that everyone of us can only live our lives once. But still we're pleased to see that Xue has had such a wonderful life that he says he has no regrets.

"LIUXIANYUN" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 162,214

Topic: Lessons in skills

Officials of the Ministry of Education have urged schools to cultivate students' skills in sports and knowledge of the arts, so that they can develop into more rounded citizens. It means more classes on music and fine arts will be added to the curriculum.

Special skills are not necessary for every child. Students are already very busy and tired with existing classes. Don't give them more pressure. The main responsibility of the education authorities is to ensure the fair distribution of educational resources among different regions and different schools.

"MXS97" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 169

What really needs to be taught at school is how to keep oneself safe in the event of a natural disaster, such as how to swim.

"WULINXIA" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 38

It is so impractical for the countryside. Where does the money come from? Are there enough capable teachers?

"SSD117" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 29

It would be OK if we could guarantee the quality of the current classes on fine arts and sports, rather than leaving students do whatever they want on these often-considered "less important" classes. - "FENZHENROU" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 5

(China Daily 05/25/2011)