Taiwan Issued New Bulletin to China Mainland Travelers
Starting next week, Chinese Mainland citizens will be able to apply for a tourist visa to Taiwan with as few as 5 people in a group. Previously, people had to organize groups of at least 10 people if they hoped to get a visa. More good news, the length of the visa's validity has been extended, passing from 10 days to 15 days.

Guangzhou Chime-Long Zoo to Bring in 8 Takins for the New Year
Guangzhou's Chime-long zoo has announced it will bring 8 takins from Shan'xi province to celebrate the up-coming year of the Ox. For those who haven't seen a Takin before, it is a kind of Ox with backward-pointing horns and shaggy golden fur, found in the mountains around Burma, in the Himalayas, and in the Chinese mountains. It's now considered a national-treasure.

Yi Jianlian to Rest for 4 to 6 Weeks due to Injury
The NBA announced yesterday that Yi Jianlian's injury is more serious than predicted, and that he may not be able to participate in any games over the next 4 to 6 weeks. If this is the case, Yi will miss the upcoming All-Star games. Yi Jianlian suffered a fractured on the fifth finger of his right hand last Friday during a games against the Milwaukee bucks.