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Keepers of the Hall and Sunset  
   

Keepers of the Hall and Sunset

These figurines on the roof of all Chinese classic halls were supposed to protect the building against fires
Around Beijing

November 17th 2007
Another intensive business week closed last night when I concluded my conference calls with Europe and North America very close to midnight local Beijing time. Though I was happy to have a few bonus hours that I could dedicate to my continuing explorations of this great city, I badly needed extra sleep this morning, so I did not leave my hotel until about 9:00 AM. Beijing had turned a lot colder ... read more
Asia » China » Beijing » Beihai Park

Chinese Flag 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. A... ... read more
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