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Debate bubbles over sugary drink ban

A separate news release on the website issued on Friday included quotes from leading doctors, health researchers, civic leaders and policymakers across the US who support Bloomberg's ban.

However, that has not prevented soft drink giants from expanding into the Chinese market. China is already Coca-Cola's third-largest market after the US and Mexico. The average Chinese now consumes 39 bottles of Coca-Cola products each year, Securities Times reported.

The obesity rate in China has grown rapidly over the past 20 years. Data from the World Health Organization shows that the national rate is below 5 percent, but the rates in some cities are greater than 20 percent. The problem has been attributed by experts largely to the intrusion of fast food, soda and sugary drinks.

It may not be long before Chinese cities are forced to follow Bloomberg's proposal. But whether this will also become a war of personal liberty over solid science might vary from country to country.

Questions:

1. What is the maximum volume of drink allowed under Bloomberg’s plan?

2. What is the fine if businesses do not comply?

3. How does China rank in Coca-Cola’s market?

Answers:

1. 473ml.

2. $200.

3. It is the third largest market.

About the broadcaster:

Emily Cheng is an editor at China Daily. She was born in Sydney, Australia and graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in Media, English Literature and Politics. She has worked in the media industry since starting university and this is the third time she has settled abroad - she interned with a magazine in Hong Kong 2007 and studied at the University of Leeds in 2009.