Highlights from chinadaily.com.cn

Photo: A visitor on Monday views cardboard houses made by Chongqing University students. Students built 14 houses that are rain and moisture resistant.

Hot word: Most first-tier cities in China are barely suitable for living due to their poor ecological environments, despite rapid economic development and preferential regulations for investment, a top Chinese think tank said in a report released on Sunday.

Video: The Danish embassy, China Bicycling Association and the city of Yanqing organized a "Climate Race" in and outside Beijing on Sunday to raise awareness of the modern urban lifestyle, green transportation and climate issues.

Column: Alex Ferguson was asked whether any single thing stood out as he steps down from the job he took in 1986. He said: "You run the gamut of emotions, of course. It's such a great football club, and I've been lucky to be here that time." My comment: If you run the gamut of emotions, you experience every kind of emotion there is.

(China Daily 05/22/2013 page2)