CHINA BY NUMBERS

10,000 Yuan ($1,560)- the price of an iPhone 4S from Chinese resellers

The iPhone 4S, not yet officially released in China, is available from unauthorized resellers, but many are wary of buying since there's no guarantee of after-sales care. 

China Daily

10% - number of Chinese swimming pools with excessive urea

The report was released by the Health Ministry, reporting on the standards on Chinese swimming pools. Other statistics were related to chlorine and bacteria levels. 

China Daily 

105- the number of people diagnosed with cancer a day in Beijing

Cancer rates continue to rise rapidly in the capital. Lung and breast cancer currently show the highest rate of increase. The information was provided by the Beijing Institute for Cancer Research. 

Xinhua 

10- number of youths who attacked a Chiang Kai-Shek look alike

The man suffered broken ribs, despite his 10,000 yuan investment in a local gang that provides him with protection. The man charges for pictures to be taken with him due to his physical similarities to Chiang Kai-Shek. 

Shanghai Daily

40th - China's position in life satisfaction poll of 40 countries

China scored last with a score of 4.7; the highest was 7.8. The three “happiest” countries were Denmark, Canada, and Norway. The survey was conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. 

Shanghai Daily 

83,000 Yuan ($13,000)- the price paid to save 800 dogs from restaurants

800 dogs were rescued from delivery to restaurants in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region from Sichuan Province. The Sichuan Qiming Companion Animal Protection Center (SCAPC) and the Love of Home Animal Rescue Center (LHARC) in Chengdu provided the money. The decision to pay the dog trader has been criticized by lawyers and animal activists. 

China Daily 

3- number of doctors arrested for illegal organ transplants

Three doctors were recently arrested for illegally transplanting human organs in North China’s Hebei Province. The three were allegedly caught in the act, preparing to operate on a man for his kidney.

China Daily