It is generally believed that the heavy summer flooding resulted from the extensive deforestation. Experts argue that China must introduce a massive planting program to cope with this disaster. But I doubt whether this program alone will solve the problem.
It is widely acknowledged that too much indulgence is prone to spoil the child and brings them no good.
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