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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Communists under MAO Zedong established an autocratic socialist system that, while ensuring China's sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, his successor DENG Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled. For much of the population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight. To be updated
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November 5th 2009 Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu
Once upon a time, in a magical fairy land far, far away, there existed a witch doctor. This doctor could cure all ills, and was very knowledgeable. He discovered the existence of many magical herbs ... 11 photos [full story]
Once upon a time, in a magical fairy land far, far away, there existed a witch doctor. This doctor could cure all ills, and was very knowledgeable. He discovered the existence of many magical herbs ... 11 photos [full story]
November 7th 2009 Asia » China » Beijing
Well winter has officially arrived! The first of November Beijing was blessed with a large downfall of snow. It was quite surreal to awake and be greeted by the sight of flakes falling thickly and bla ... [full story]
Well winter has officially arrived! The first of November Beijing was blessed with a large downfall of snow. It was quite surreal to awake and be greeted by the sight of flakes falling thickly and bla ... [full story]
November 7th 2009 Asia » China » Hainan » Sanya
As I was leaving Bo'ao, the innkeeper gave me a ride to the city where I needed to catch my bus, quite an upgrade from the little local bus I had taken on the way there, packed to the gills with peopl ... 8 photos [full story]
As I was leaving Bo'ao, the innkeeper gave me a ride to the city where I needed to catch my bus, quite an upgrade from the little local bus I had taken on the way there, packed to the gills with peopl ... 8 photos [full story]
November 7th 2009 Asia » China » Beijing » Wudaokou
The Wudaokou 五道口 subway station is a major access to the near by universities. Such as - Beijing Language and Culture University 北京語言大學; ... 34 photos [full story]
The Wudaokou 五道口 subway station is a major access to the near by universities. Such as - Beijing Language and Culture University 北京語言大學; ... 34 photos [full story]
November 7th 2009 Asia » China » Zhejiang » Ningbo
We have been living in China now for three months, but it does seem like it’s been much longer. In part, it is because we are so busy and have seen and done so many new things. In addition, we ... 22 photos [full story]
We have been living in China now for three months, but it does seem like it’s been much longer. In part, it is because we are so busy and have seen and done so many new things. In addition, we ... 22 photos [full story]
November 2nd 2009 Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu
TUES 13 OCT 2009 We set off from Luoyang on the 9am train, bound back to Xi'an to then transfer to Chengdu. We are well into the Chinese way off life now, which predominantly consists of being blat ... 13 photos [full story]
TUES 13 OCT 2009 We set off from Luoyang on the 9am train, bound back to Xi'an to then transfer to Chengdu. We are well into the Chinese way off life now, which predominantly consists of being blat ... 13 photos [full story]
November 7th 2009 Asia » China » Shandong » Qingdao
What a whirlwind couple of days. I got a call on Thursday to say that my aunt and uncle were visiting my other uncle in Qingdao so booked a same day flight to visit. Sadru mama lives in Qingdao bu ... [full story]
What a whirlwind couple of days. I got a call on Thursday to say that my aunt and uncle were visiting my other uncle in Qingdao so booked a same day flight to visit. Sadru mama lives in Qingdao bu ... [full story]
November 6th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Kaifaqu
Yet again, it's been a while since I've written anything. Don't worry, loved ones, I'm not dead yet. I'm sorry to keep you from tales of my exploits, but you should take my delay to mean that I am gro ... [full story]
Yet again, it's been a while since I've written anything. Don't worry, loved ones, I'm not dead yet. I'm sorry to keep you from tales of my exploits, but you should take my delay to mean that I am gro ... [full story]
November 6th 2009 Asia » China » Yunnan » Lijiang
Die Fahrt von Dali nach Lijiang war recht angenehm. Es ging durch eine abwechslungsreiche Landschaft von Bergen und Tälern, die Vegetation erinnerte mal an mediterrane Regionen, war mal von dürrem Ges ... 34 photos [full story]
Die Fahrt von Dali nach Lijiang war recht angenehm. Es ging durch eine abwechslungsreiche Landschaft von Bergen und Tälern, die Vegetation erinnerte mal an mediterrane Regionen, war mal von dürrem Ges ... 34 photos [full story]
November 5th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Yangshuo
The journey to Sanjiang and the Wind and Rain Bridge had brought us in to Guangxi province (forgot to mention that before!). On the 30th we were up early again to catch a minibus from Chengyang back ... 16 photos [full story]
The journey to Sanjiang and the Wind and Rain Bridge had brought us in to Guangxi province (forgot to mention that before!). On the 30th we were up early again to catch a minibus from Chengyang back ... 16 photos [full story]
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