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Although the streets of downtown Shanghai are already dotted with coffee houses, some industry players do not appear too concerned about oversaturation. On February 26, Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons opened its first store in China, joining a fast-expanding market that already had dozens of competitors. Why are coffee brands interested in China even when there's fierce competition? Here's how Zhou Heyang and Li Ningjing interpret it.

Chinese courts have issued 3,718 personal safety protection orders as of 2018 since the country's domestic violence law went into effect in March 2016. But more work needs to be done to stop domestic violence. Li Ningjing and Tony Reid discuss.

A jaguar attacked a woman who reportedly crossed over a barrier while trying to take a photo at a US wildlife park. Study finds more than 250 people have died while trying to take selfies. How far would you go to get a selfie? Tony Reid and Li Ningjing discuss.

A report by the World Health Organization warns that some 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to the unsafe use of personal audio devices, including smartphones. So as a disclaimer to our listeners, please make sure the volume of your headphones stays at the right decibel level while listening to Li Ningjing and Liu Min.

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school district in Channing, Texas, is updating its student dress code, specifically

targeting long-sleeves to combat the teen vaping epidemic. Will it work? How

are students responding to the dress code change? Tony Reid and Li Ningjing

discuss.

There's no such thing as a cheap date in New York City. The average cost of taking a special someone out in the Big Apple is around $155 — the highest of any other city in the country, according to a new analysis by tuxedo rental site the Black Tux. Are there ways to date in NYC without coming across as stingy? Tony Reid and Li Ningjing discuss.

The most important annual meetings of China's top legislature and the top political advisory body are ongoing in Beijing. Chinese call them the Two Sessions. During these two weeks of the meetings, deputies and members will discuss the government's work report and set goals for the year of 2019. All the policies mentioned during this period of time will deeply affect every Chinese' life in China, also affect the trading with foreign countries. Studio+ hosts Liu Min and Tony Reid talks about the hot topics being discussed during the Two Sessions.

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face-stitching technology based on AI that is used to produce so-called

deepfake videos involving celebrities has caused concern in China, with some

urging that regulations are needed to prevent the spread of these exploitative

videos. Li Ningjing and Tony Reid discuss.

Social media is intended to bring individuals

together by allowing them to share photos, chat about common experiences,

exchange ideas and develop communities of shared interest. But researchers at

the University of Pittsburgh concluded that tapping away at a computer or

smartphone leads to greater isolation and is detrimental to building social

bonds. Li Ningjing and Tony Reid discuss.

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and schools are issuing warnings to parents on social media after a popular

WhatsApp challenge “Momo challeng” has resurfaced in the United Kingdom.