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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.

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By thaboy
August 4th 2008

waiting to leave

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Waiting to leave the 15th of aug. Flying into Shanghai Pudong airport, staying in the city for a couple days before taking a train to Changsha. Spending this week making sure I have everything "good to go" If anyone has any advice on what I should bring ex. medical supplies, how much in travellers check or whatever I may need. I will be in China untill the end of the year and any advice is good advice thanks. [View Full Entry]

By karen033
March 7th 2008

snow disaster in Hunan in China last year

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snow disaster As the whole global ecosystem is deteriorating, frequent natural calamities. Fire, Draught and Snow Disasters comes one by one. After Draught Disaster, Hunan was visited by the tremendous snow calamity in 50 years Last year. Massive crops and livestock died in snowstorms, and few people died in rescue operations. The view upon our sight, it's not Scenery, it's calamity. It's sound too bad. Destroy still in existence. Maybe everyone should assume responsibility to make the Earth better. For example, being a LOHAS. note: Hunan is the south [View Full Entry]

By ErinOB
July 14th 2007

Welcome to celebrate a Small Holiday

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Oh, I love being a tourist

Woke at 5.30 am, heart filled with joy, dancing around the hotel room, bluebirds serenading me as I packed. Why the life filled with love and laughter? I hear you all ask. Well, today I am leaving YueYang's Sinopec compound, and will be freed. William was so embarassed about the job not working out, that he decided to treat us to a mini-tour of his university town, only abaout two hours away. I would have preferred to leap on the first bus outta here, but am also very stingy, and wanted to take advantage of a free holiday. William and [View Full Entry]

I wish I had a flag and a megaphone, then I

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