Though the medias tone about Chinas perspective on the financial crisis that is ravaging the world is largely upbeat, no-one can turn a blind eye to the impact the crisis has had on us. It is however the rule of nature that good and bad times alternate. If we can learn lessons and mend our ways accordingly in hard times, we will enter a new, better period with greater strength. Thats what some young Chinese are doing now. Given the bleak outlook in the labor market, some fresh college graduates are taking up jobs that are never associated with higher education degrees, such as being nannies and waiters/waitresses. After being laid off from jobs like office clerks and salespersons, some young people started online shops or street stalls to ride out the difficult days. It is a good change that these young Chinese, mostly the only children in their families, are fighting old prejudices and doing their utmost to remain financially independent and viable.

Su Li

Beijing

Standing at Borders in England, I was attracted to your magazine and read it for the first time. I have to admit that I tend to hit the shelf for The Economist but reading China Today was very interesting, entertaining and informative. I have never visited China but would certainly be interested in visiting and maybe even working there.

Simon Williams,

England, EU

I am currently a college student in Canada, BC at Selkirk College. I first read this magazine two months ago and it has proven irresistible.

So I hereby want to give a compliment to the editor. He/she undoubtedly does a great job on the layout of the magazine and also the many picturesque photographs.

I am enthusiastic about expressing some of my thoughts or perspectives about China, and propose adding a column specifically given over to some issues like the economy, education or tourism, written by readers. This would provide readers with an opportunity to discuss or share their opinions on a specific topic.

Ryan

Hong Kong, China

Silk Street seems to really be a must for every foreign visitor to Beijing, no matter whether they are coming for leisure or a business trip. Their passion for this particular shopping venue has confused me and most of my Chinese friends for a long time, as we consider the goods there to be of bad quality and not cheap, and never have a desire to shop there. In addition, we Chinese shoppers receive much worse service than foreigners. It seems salesgirls in the market only have confidence in foreigners purchasing power. However, the good thing is most of our foreign friends are quite satisfied with the fake brand goods they buy there. As more and more foreign visitors come to Beijing they will probably all want to try shopping at Silk Street. I suggest vendors should cherish their fame and pay attention to the quality of their goods, so they at least do not disappoint our foreign friends. Only in this way can business in Xiushui keep flourishing.

Li Wenwen

Beijing

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