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(China Daily)
Updated: 2011-05-12 07:57

Topic: Theft in the Forbidden City

Nine pieces of art were stolen on Sunday during a temporary exhibition in the Forbidden City's Zhaigong (Palace of Abstinence). The missing items, which were on loan from a private museum in Hong Kong, include gold and jewel purses, and makeup cases from the early 20th century.

The imperial palace is heavily guarded, with 24-hour surveillance cameras and anti-theft alarms. There are also security guards and police dogs. How talented that thief must be, to be able to dig a hole on the wall without being noticed. Does that mean the thief could be an employee?

"YATOUJIE" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 15

The Palace Museum should really learn something from this incident. A comprehensive campaign against theft and fire should be launched throughout the museum, which houses many national treasures. A quick-response system for emergencies should also be established.

"WANG DAWEI" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 58

It's odd that the thief only stole items dating back to the early 20th century, rather than ancient relics exhibited in the palace. The theft might be a kind of promotion for these curios. We should investigate who has expressed interest in these curios.

"GABRIELLIUCC" ON IFENG; FOLLOWERS: 58

Topic: Earthquake anniversary

Three years after the 8.0-magnitude earthquake that rocked Sichuan province's Wenchuan county, killing at least 87,000 people, about 95 percent of the reconstruction projects have been completed.

The nighttime temperature in Wenchuan has fallen a lot. While the mountaintop was covered with white snow this morning, at the foot was a carpet of prosperous grass and woods. Spring has arrived. I won't forget to encourage our friends in Japan. The disaster will pass and spring will always come.

"SIMON YAM" ON 163; FOLLOWERS: 3,091,466

After three years' hard work, Sichuan has become stronger and more beautiful. As a survivor of the earthquake, I can still remember the building trembling and the furniture slipping. Thanks to our motherland and countrymen, we rise again.

"LI BIN" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 69

I watched a television show from Hunan on Tuesday night. They invited some survivors to tell their stories. I think the show was a waste of money and energy. Media should not expose the survivors' pains in front of the public. Instead they should do more to help with reconstructing earthquake-hit areas, which would be the best way to help residents.

"CHIUSIKYU" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 89

Topic: Guide dogs barred

Weiwei, a guide dog, has been in the news after his owner Qi said he has been ejected from every restaurant in Being (except KFC and McDonald's) since they moved from Dalian. Incidentally, Shanghai is to release rules on Sunday that allow guide dogs in all public venues.

Many large global cities allow guide dogs to enter public venues, so why can't Beijing? It may be because some venue managers are concerned about potential trouble. Blind people can easily fall down or have other accidents. If they say no to dogs, the owners will not come in. That will save the managers some risks of getting sued.

"LIUFANG" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 269

The dogs are so cute. If I met them on the street, I would pat and hug them. We should make more people aware that guide dogs are carefully trained and will not harm other people.

"XIAOMINMIN29" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 38

Some pet owners hardly leash their dogs while walking them on the street. Big animals easily scare small children and senior people when they run too fast or bark loudly. That's why most public venues forbid guide dogs, which are mostly big.

"LIMINXIAOZHEN" ON 163; FOLLOWERS: 67

(China Daily 05/12/2011 page)