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Recent studies findings show as many as 38.2 percent of Chinese adults suffer from insomnia. And psychological reason is said to be the main cause.

Do you sleep well?

Topic2 Chinese cartoon copies Cars

Critics and disappointed movie goers say a newly-released Chinese animation is a copy of Pixar's hit film franchise, but the filmmaker and production company have denied the accusations, insisting it is "independently produced" and an "original" film.

In the poster of Chinese cartoon "The Autobots," released in theaters on July 4, the race car protagonist closely resembles that in the 2006 and 2011 "Cars" movies. The Chinese title of the movie is similar too to that used by "Cars."Is the Chinese cartoon a rip-off of Pixar's Cars?

Topic3 Bans on paid extra classes

China's Ministry of Education has published a new rule that bans any paid cram classes organized by primary or middle schools.

Any school that violates the rule will be stripped of any honors or titles. At the same time, the Ministry of Education has also set up a public complaints hotline.

Are these extra courses or tutoring sessions a problem?

Topic4 Dali Uni. Dorm becomes Youth Hostel

Recently, Dali University announces that it will turn some of its dorms into a Youth Hostel during the summer holiday. This triggered heated debate online.

The university is located in picturesque Dali Town of Yunnan Province, and has already started receiving reservations for the upcoming summer break.

Some net users are worrying about the appropriateness of the move as well as campus safety.

What's going on?