Bricks and Stones

Bricks and Stones is hewn of paozhuan yinyu (to cast a brick to attract jade), a Chinese idiom used to elicit more valuable opinions from others. In this column, young Shanghai Daily reporters will share their opinions on issues that matter, providing insights and raising awareness about topical news and contemporary topics.

Bricks and Stones is hewn of paozhuan yinyu (to cast a brick to attract jade), a Chinese idiom used to elicit more valuable opinions from others. In this column, young Shanghai Daily reporters will share their opinions on issues that matter, providing insights and raising awareness about topical news and contemporary topics.

Pet food safety concerns raise supervision questions - China Opinion

Pet food safety concerns raise supervision questions

A series of reports questioning the quality of domestic brands owners choose to feed to their animals has dealt a blow to people's hard-earned confidence in local varieties.

2025-01-20 18:43 0

See You Again: When a variety show is so true it becomes terrifying - China Opinion

"See You Again:" When a variety show is so true it becomes terrifying

The Season 4 of "See You Again" has received more than 800 millions views, and it is because we see ourselves in the couples on the show who are grappling with marital discord.

2024-12-19 17:31 0

'Fresh' food that may have been frozen raises concern - China Opinion

'Fresh' food that may have been frozen raises concern

Some shops and restaurants are alleged to have been cheating by offering pre-prepared food as freshly made, though currently there are no laws that can prevent such practices.

2024-11-19 21:35 0

Victim of a predatory attack raises questions about women's self-defense - China Opinion

Victim of a predatory attack raises questions about women's self-defense

A woman trained in martial arts who chose to turn to police rather than tackle her assailant found herself bullied online.

2024-09-14 15:48 0

When it comes to making translations more meaningful, add oil! - China Opinion

When it comes to making translations more meaningful, add oil!

Instead of being lost in translation, we should strive to find ties that bind us in language.

2024-09-04 12:30 0

Two assault cases within a day: What's wrong with this coffee shop? - China Opinion

Two assault cases within a day: What's wrong with this coffee shop?

Two violent cases of baristas assaulting customers within a day have pushed Manner Coffee to the forefront of public opinion.

2024-06-22 10:37 0

AI-generated crimes: What can we do to stop them? - China Opinion

AI-generated crimes: What can we do to stop them?

Two cases related to artificial intelligence were reported within a week in China, and that's a fair warning sign.

2024-06-19 17:16 0

Children can't make 'cents' of real money. Is it worrisome? - China Opinion

Children can't make 'cents' of real money. Is it worrisome?

A mother didn't realize her daughter had no knowledge of real money until the Grade-2 student was struggling with a maths problem involving banknotes and coins.

2024-06-15 16:42 0

Online vigilantes persecute people who may not be guilty of anything - China Opinion

Online vigilantes persecute people who may not be guilty of anything

A recent suicide in southwestern China set off a witch-hunt based on nothing more than moral outrage. Such rough "justice" needs to stop.

2024-05-26 16:39 0

A fur-st class for pets on trains? It's an idea under discussion - China Opinion

A fur-st class for pets on trains? It's an idea under discussion

China Railway is seeking public feedback on the idea of allowing pets on board, but there are health, safety and management issues yet to be resolved.

2024-05-26 16:11 0