More than 17,000 people from around the world have entered a contest to become a panda keeper for a month in China, organisers said Friday, less than two weeks after the competition was launched.
Endangered Giant Pandas to Learn Defensive Skills from Dogs
While a dog is said to be man’s best friend, it may soon turn a saviour of endangered giant pandas also, says an expert.
While a dog is said to be man’s best friend, it may soon turn a saviour of endangered giant pandas also, says an expert.
They will also have to keep a blog about their experiences, to help raise awareness of the endangered animal's plight.
According to www.pandahome.com, the website where animal lovers can apply for the position, a total of 17,114 people have so far entered the contest, ahead of the September 6 deadline.
Writing Habit Declines Among China's Wired Youth
Li Hanwei spent her schooldays memorising tens of thousands of the intricate characters that make up the Chinese writing system,like every Chinese child.
Li Hanwei spent her schooldays memorising tens of thousands of the intricate characters that make up the Chinese writing system,like every Chinese child.
Videos posted on the website by applicants who want the position show they come from countries such as the Netherlands, South Africa and Japan -- as well as China.
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Study Says China's Internet Access is on Par With Rich World
A new study has found that access to the Internet is as widespread in China, home to the world's largest online population, as it is in developed nations.
A new study has found that access to the Internet is as widespread in China, home to the world's largest online population, as it is in developed nations.
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2 Million Lives Will be Lost to Smoking Each Year in China: Experts
Health experts have cautioned that China may lose at least two million lives each year to diseases associated with smoking.
Health experts have cautioned that China may lose at least two million lives each year to diseases associated with smoking.
