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THIS WEEK> THIS WEEK NO. 11, 2013> PEOPLE & POINTS
UPDATED: March 10, 2013 NO. 11 MARCH 14, 2013
Quotes of the Week
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"We can see that migrant workers' wages are growing, that's why they feel happier about life. However, the social participation situation is not getting any better."

Hu Ping, a professor of psychology at Renmin University of China, responding to a survey jointly conducted by the university and Job.gzh.com, which said more than half of polled migrant workers constantly have negative feelings, including loneliness, isolation, and worthlessness

"To sell products to developed countries, developing countries not only have to ensure high technology and good quality, but also face foreign customers' inherent preference for native products, which has posed the main obstacles for WeChat (voice messaging service developed by Tencent) in entering European and U.S. markets."

Zhang Xiaolong, Vice President of Tencent, speaking on February 28

"Without agents, writers' domestic copyright authorization is sometimes a mess, as their works are often published by several different groups, which is harmful in utilizing their talents to the best, not to speak of publishing works abroad".

Liu Feng, editor in chief of Yilin Press, speaking of China's urgent need for literary agents, who negotiate between writers and publishers

"I'm very honored to assume such an important role at a crucial time for Chinese football."

David Beckham, speaking in response to his being invited to become ambassador for the Chinese Super League as the nation's soccer recovers from scandals



 
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