Videos » Society » Outcry over young models - Media Watch - November 20 - BONTV

---

• Outcry over young models - Media Watch - November 20 - BONTV
• Chinese shoppers prefer made in USA - Biz Wire - November 20 - BONTV
• 72-year-old grandpa model - China Take - November 20 - BONTV
• Urban farming blossoms in Hong Kong
• Ancient ways battle technology
• Kyrgyzstan coffee business heats up
• Festival lights up Riga
• Sylvester Stallone attends "Rocky" play premiere
• Computer program composes classical music
• Young pianists compete in Yichang
• Lang Lang performs in Shanghai
• Hot air balloons decorate the sky in Mexico
• China builds world cultural heritage
• Handicraft masters gather in Beijing
• Ballet brings classic novel to life
• China's students in the US - China Price Watch - November 19 - BONTV
• Living expenses in California and China - Microblog Buzz - November 19 -- BONTV
• Sex change sweethearts - Microblog Buzz - November 19 -- BONTV
• Airshow ends with great success - China Beat - November 19 - BONTV
• 72 year old grandfather models - Media Watch - November 19 - BONTV

Outcry over young models - Media Watch - November 20 - BONTV Posted: 20 Nov 2012 07:29 PM PST Outcry over young models - Media Watch - November 20 - BONTV Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode The organizers of a controversial auto show in which girls as young as 5 paraded in bikinis has dismissed criticism from netizens, saying such events are "natural" and common in China. Photos of young girls posing in swimwear at the Chutian Auto Culture Festival in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Friday, have been widely circulated and discussed online. Many Web users expressed anger at the hosts and parents, accusing them of exploiting the children for profit. However, Zhang Ping, general manager of the event's organizers, 7-Wind Model Costume Co, said the goal was purely to help the children "boost their courage" and no organization or individual made money from the show. "If you type the key words 'children' and 'bikini' into an Internet search engine, you'll find tens of thousands of results for child bikini contests," she said on Sunday. "It's natural for kids to wear bikinis and other things they like." She said only two 5-year-olds wore bikinis, both with the permission of their parents. The company has hosted several child-modeling competitions, none of which have drawn such criticism, Zhang said, although she conceded that auto show models have become a sensitive topic. However, Shang Xiaoyuan, a professor at Beijing Normal University and an expert on child welfare, said she believes having a child expose their body in public is offensive. A specialist in child rights at China Youth University for Political Sciences, agreed, and <b>...</b> From: bontvchina Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 02:38 More in News & Politics

Chinese shoppers prefer made in USA - Biz Wire - November 20 - BONTV Posted: 20 Nov 2012 07:19 PM PST Chinese shoppers prefer made in USA - Biz Wire - November 20 - BONTV Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com Chinese shoppers are willing to pay a premium for US products over those made in China, according to a report by the Boston Consulting Group. The research showed that the majority of US and Chinese consumers will fork out more money for products labeled "Made in USA," as they perceive American-made goods are of higher quality. The consulting firm in September polled more than 5000 consumers in the US, China, Germany, and France on their attitudes toward the value of the USA brand and their actual buying behavior. Nearly 50% of Chinese consumers prefer a product made in the US to a Chinese product of equivalent price and quality. More than half had chosen US-made products over less expensive Chinese goods at least once in the month before. Survey respondents in China, said they are concerned for quality and more than 80% of them feel US-made products are of higher quality. Boston Consulting Group is conducting an ongoing study of the changing global economics of manufacturing and of the American brand, and the latest findings support its view that the US is becoming increasingly attractive as a location for making certain products for global exports. The consulting firm said the US has improved its cost competitiveness against China and estimates that higher US Exports, and production that is "reshored" from China, could create 2.5 to 5 million new US jobs in manufacturing and related services by the <b>...</b> From: bontvchina Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:47 More in News & Politics

72-year-old grandpa model - China Take - November 20 - BONTV Posted: 20 Nov 2012 07:16 PM PST 72-year-old grandpa model - China Take - November 20 - BONTV Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode The 72 year-old in question is named Liu Qian and he's become an internet celebrity after donning women's clothes to help out his granddaughter's online shop. Along with the skirts, tights, gloves, handbags and other accessories, Liu also wears a hairpiece is some photos to complete the transformation! According to Sina news, Liu began wearing the dresses to help 24 year-old LV Ting promote her e-store -- and it seems to have worked. She says sales have increased six-fold since her grandfather started appearing in what net users have started calling "Grandfather Style". Lv told the news web site she never imagined her grandfather would become so popular online and that she had only taken the photos for fun at first, as she had no-one to model a new consignment of clothes for her store. Now her only worry is keeping up with the demand her unconventional grandpa has produced. From: bontvchina Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:17 More in News & Politics

Urban farming blossoms in Hong Kong Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:15 PM PST In a city as densely populated as Hong Kong, living space is hard to come by, let alone space to grow plants and vegetables.

Ancient ways battle technology Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:13 PM PST It's a debate that's seeing traditional bread making techniques pitched against modern technology.

Kyrgyzstan coffee business heats up Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:14 PM PST A Californian businessman is giving people in the former Soviet Republic of Kyrgyzstan an alternative to the traditional cup of tea.

Festival lights up Riga Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:13 PM PST As night falls, the Latvian capital Riga is brought to life with a spectacular light show.

Sylvester Stallone attends "Rocky" play premiere Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:09 PM PST "Rocky" fans waited in front of Hamburg's TUI Operettenhaus on Sunday evening to catch a glimpse of Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone at the world premiere of the first stage adaptation of his cult film. C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\PB5C254B\image[1].gif

Computer program composes classical music Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:08 PM PST Lamus is the first computer program to produce original scores for contemporary classical music.

Young pianists compete in Yichang Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:07 PM PST Over 140 young virtuosos have converged near the Three Gorges Dam for the 3rd National Children's Piano Contest and Performance in Yichang of Hubei province.

Lang Lang performs in Shanghai Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:06 PM PST Chinese star pianist Lang Lang joins Russia?s renowned conductor Valery Gergiev in the closing performance.

Hot air balloons decorate the sky in Mexico Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:12 PM PST Dozens of hot air balloons have dotted the sky of Leon in central Mexico.

China builds world cultural heritage Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:11 PM PST Forty years ago, the UN passed the "World Heritage Convention" to help preserve special natural and cultural sites. Today, China has over forty official heritage sites, ranking it third behind only Italy and Spain.

Handicraft masters gather in Beijing Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:10 PM PST Dozens of master craftsmen have gathered in Beijing to showcase their one-of-a-kind skills.

Ballet brings classic novel to life Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:06 PM PST A ballet adaptation of the classic novel Jane Eyre has just hit the stage at the Shanghai Grand theatre.

China's students in the US - China Price Watch - November 19 - BONTV Posted: 20 Nov 2012 02:17 AM PST China's students in the US - China Price Watch - November 19 - BONTV Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com On today's show we're looking at dramatic increases in the number of Chinese students studying in the US, and what Chinese netizens have to say about it. From: bontvchina Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 02:20 More in News & Politics

Living expenses in California and China - Microblog Buzz - November 19 -- BONTV Posted: 20 Nov 2012 12:48 AM PST Living expenses in California and China - Microblog Buzz - November 19 -- BONTV Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter Weibo users react to a Chinese internet user comparing the cost of living between California and China. From: bontvchina Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 07:06 More in News & Politics

Sex change sweethearts - Microblog Buzz - November 19 -- BONTV Posted: 20 Nov 2012 12:42 AM PST Sex change sweethearts - Microblog Buzz - November 19 -- BONTV Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter Weibo users react to an American boy who used to be a girl, getting into a relationship with a girl that used to be a boy. From: bontvchina Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 05:05 More in News & Politics

Airshow ends with great success - China Beat - November 19 - BONTV Posted: 19 Nov 2012 11:13 PM PST Airshow ends with great success - China Beat - November 19 - BONTV China wrapped up a major air show in Zhuhai in the southern province of Guangdong, on Sunday, with 30 deals worth a record of $11.8 billion being signed, according to the show organizer. From: bontvchina Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:08 More in News & Politics

72 year old grandfather models - Media Watch - November 19 - BONTV Posted: 19 Nov 2012 10:06 PM PST 72 year old grandfather models - Media Watch - November 19 - BONTV Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode A 72-year-old grandfather, Liu Xianping, has become something of an internet sensation after he began modelling at his granddaughter's online clothing store. Liu's granddaughter runs Yuekou, a partnership between herself and four other recent college graduates. While Liu was helping the girls unpack, "he picked up one piece and tried to give some advice on how to mix and match. We thought it was fun so we started shooting." Liu himself says that he just wants to be happy and to help his grand-daughter. The store's sales have apparently increased fivefold since Liu starting modelling. Netizens have compared Liu to Karl Lagerfeld and expressed jealousy over his slender legs. From: bontvchina Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:12 More in News & Politics

You are subscribed to email updates from Update » Videos » Society To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610