The Week July 2, 2010

China wins!

China wins in soccer! No, this is not a story about winning at the World Cup. This is about China winning a soccer match at this month's Humanoid Robot Olympic Games. It was held in the city of Harbin, and college students from around the world entered their robots. Guo Weichao, a computer science student at Harbin Institute of Technology, won the contest after his robot scored the most goals in a penalty shoot-out. Go China!

The World Cup of Cola

How about a World Cup of Coke? Chinese students this month set a new world record for the most cups of coke they could turn into giant fountains – all with the help of a package of mints. It's a popular summer pastime, creating messy fountains by inserting Mentos mints into the cola. But the challenge at this year's contest was: Is it better to funnel the mints into the cola with a piece of paper or to use mints on a stick? The Week investigates.

Let's fake it!

Apple rang up more than $1.7 million in sales of its latest iPhone, the iPhone 4, in its first three days on the market – setting a new record in the mobile phone industry. But what if you don't have an iPhone 4, or even an iPhone 3Gs? Here's the latest summer fad: Fake it.

Shhh! Pandas napping

Have you ever come back from a big lunch on a warm summer day, and just wanted to take a nap? Pandas at the Shanghai Zoo were spotted by the London Daily Mail eating a big bamboo lunch, followed by a lazy summer nap.

Let's Go Expo!

But who has time for a nap with the 2010 World Expo under way in Shanghai? It's time for our weekly segment: Let's Go Expo! There are so many things to do, and so many things to see. Here's this week tip on how to make the most of your trip when you Go Expo!

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About the broadcaster:

Renee Haines is an editor and broadcaster at China Daily. Renee has more than 15 years of experience as a newspaper editor, radio station anchor and news director, news-wire service reporter and bureau chief, magazine writer, book editor and website consultant. She came to China from the United States.