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.
May 14th 2008Asia » China » Guangdong » Zhuhai Pero ya van a ver ustedes que no todo lo que he hecho aquí ha sido trabajar, no, señor, también me ha quedado tiempo para bailar un poco de merengue y salsa, gracias a Dios, que todavía podemos, no? ... 39 photos[full story]
May 13th 2008Asia » China » Guangdong » Shunde We have heard from so many friends this week after the China Earthquake that we at least want to let people know where we are and that we are safe in southern China. We have been here nearly 2 years ... 10 photos[full story]
May 13th 2008Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen We'll it looks like Annie is headed to Beijing next week. She is one of 4 finalist for her age group that will participate in the China CCTV Finals starting next Wednesday. She will be competing aga ... 10 photos[full story]
May 4th 2008Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen Tempestade passou,
e esta um sol extremamente grande aqui, um calor infernal...mas pelo menos a tempestade passou.
Aqui na china e comum ter os famoso taifeng(tornados), na mainland(ou seja, na chin ... [full story]
May 4th 2008Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen Tempestade passou,
e esta um sol extremamente grande aqui, um calor infernal...mas pelo menos a tempestade passou.
Aqui na china e comum ter os famoso taifeng(tornados), na mainland(ou seja, na chin ... [full story]
May 4th 2008Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen Tempestade passou,
e esta um sol extremamente grande aqui, um calor infernal...mas pelo menos a tempestade passou.
Aqui na china e comum ter os famoso taifeng(tornados), na mainland(ou seja, na chin ... [full story]
April 29th 2008Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen Anda tudo nublado aqui nessa terra.
Um furacao atingiu o sul da china, e nele trouxe essas merdas de nuvens que nao passam, e com o sol se foi tambem a alegria do povo!
Porque todos aqui tao em uma ... [full story]
March 23rd 2008Asia » China » Guangdong Arrived at my hotel only to discover it was directly in front of the Jade Market, and one street back from the Temple Street night markets. The night markets. Every night. As someone who loves mark ... 49 photos[full story]
April 27th 2008Asia » China » Guangdong » Guangzhou
The third round of the CCTV Oral English contest proved to be the most challenging thus far. Hosted in Guangzhou a city of 8 million in southern China gave Annie plenty of new competition. The s ... 8 photos[full story]
April 21st 2008Asia » China » Guangdong » Guangzhou Hi there!
The last few months have been good, and busy. I'm still enjoying life in Guangzhou and my tolerance for the cultural differences here in China keeps growing. At the same time it also fee ... 40 photos[full story]
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