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.

Can you imagine not using anything plastic related for a whole week? Doing so may actually be much harder than you think!

Ordering takeout while trying to eliminate one's use of plastic is no easy task.

Even though we are taught that we should separate plastics so that we can recycle them, in reality, not all plastics are recyclable.

It's very sad to see what we humans are doing to the Earth. Little things can accumulate and turn into big problems.

Some countries have tried to reduce waste production by reducing the number of trashcans. Perhaps this would be a more effective method if people did not just throw trash onto the street.

Although it's probably impossible to eliminate plastic use completely, we should try our best to contribute to helping save the environment.

As some Chinese get richer, many look overseas to invest in property. This news segment looks at the Australian real estate market with commentary from the author of a popular book called "Being a Chinese Property Owner in Australia."

An analysis of buying property in Australia continues with an in-depth look at Australia's low property tax and generous loan structure.

With exploding consumer demand for cars, major Chinese cities have monthly quotas restricting the number of new cars allowed on the roads, forcing the price of license plates to soar. Watch this news segment to find out just how expensive it is to be a new car driver in Shanghai.

A cautionary tale featuring some of China's biggest internet companies. In the space of just five days, over 200 people were swindled in what is essentially the Nigerian Prince scam with Chinese characteristics.

Find out why Europe is set to become an investment-worthy country next year.

Europe is set to become an investment-priority country in 2014 with asset allocation to be focused towards developed countries' surplus of emerging markets.