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Beijing bids farewell to Chairmen Manto

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September 26th 2006
lei hou ma, people? Just a quick update on the last few days of our short stay in Beijing, really didn't give this place enough time, another lesson learned on our way, I'm certain this will not be the last such lesson learned during the next year. Among the other places to see during a stop in Beijing as I'm sure our pictures will testify include : Summer Palace - restored on the request o ... read more

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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. A... ... read more