Theme 1 Changes in contemporary Chinese society
Family (family structure and the generation gap; family planning and ageing population)
Education and the world of work (school life and student issues; work opportunities and work-life balance)
Traditions (festivals (Spring Festival; Dragon Boat Festival; Mid-autumn Festival; Qing Ming Festival) and customs)
Cultural activities (films, television, music and reading (in relation to Chinese culture))
Theme 3 Evolving Chinese society
Communications and technology (Internet and social media)
Economy and environment (economic developments; environmental protection)
Theme 4 The impact of reform and opening up in 1978 on China
Reform (rich-poor gap; super-cities; urban migration)
China-United Kingdom relations (trade; cultural exchanges; educational exchanges)