In this installment of our "Brain Storm" series on China and oil consumption, see what one of the audience members thinks about fuel prices and taxes, alternative energies, and transportation in general.

In part twelve of our Brain Storm series, we hear once again from one of our audience members who asks a fairly loaded question about car culture, marketing and fuel efficiency.

What about technology? Infrastructure? How do these things play a role in the development and consumption of resources? Watch this 13th part of our 15-part Brain Storm series, and get some insight from not only our panelists, but audience members as well.

International cooperation is surely an important part of any country's oil and energy policies. So what about regional cooperation in East Asia? In this installment of our "Brain Storm" series, listen to another audience member's question about cooperation between China and Japan, as well as a panelist's response.

In the final and 15th video in the Brain Storm series, listen to one last audience member ask a question about currency control and exchange rates, and how these issues relate to gas prices and fuel consumption in China and the U.S - and of course, see our panelists respond!

This entertaining and informative video on the Chinese obsession with gift-giving reveals a lot about contemporary Chinese social and political issues (covering everything from social competition to corrupt officials) and also delves into the ancient origins of this long-running practice.

Should there be more control of China's capital account liberalization?

Chinese enterprises are using trade to achieve an influx of foreign capital, although the validity of the reported exports may come into question.

A more transparent process needs to be in place to mitigate risks in the flow of capital.

Companies offering private cars and carpooling options are posing a very real threat to the taxi industry.

Taxi drivers aren't happy with the advent of private cars, but it's hard to blame passengers for making the switch.

The prevalence of private cars has led the government to take its own measures.

Who's to blame for the fall of the taxi?

Why doesn't China have a film rating system similar to the United States or other countries?