Background: 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.
April 20th 2008Asia » China » Beijing » Changping » Changping
hey all,
I know its been a long long long time since we blogged =. I think we just got a little side tracked over here in oz. :-)
I am going to try fill you in as much as possible.
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March 31st 2008Asia » China » Beijing » Changping » Changping Today was another good day. We went to the Cotton Market which is basically an indoor flea market with "knock-off" goods. We got 5 purses total, all Versace and Dolce & Gabana for $65USD. Linda pur ... [full story]
March 30th 2008Asia » China » Beijing » Changping » Changping A side note....
At this moment I am watching music video's and guess what's on? Missy Elliott's :Ching A Ling just went off and now "Low" by Flo Rider and T-pain is currently being broadcast.
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March 30th 2008Asia » China » Beijing » Changping » Changping Today was a great day! We slept till noon, had room service, experienced the steam room, sauna, and whirlpool. We then finished the day with the Beijing Acrobatic show. The show was what you wou ... [full story]
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