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FORMERLY
a 1950s-built industrial electronics area in the northeastern
suburbs of Beijing, Jiuxianqiao’s expanse of tall, airy
factory is now regarded as Beijing’s own SOHO...
As recently as
twenty years ago there was nil likelihood of seeing an overweight
person on any Chinese street. Ample and hard physical labor and
limited rations were among the main reasons. Today, one in five
Beijingers is obese. Why? Specialists blame modernization and resultant
changes in life style...
TO
tour guide Wang Yanli, Chengde's world heritage status is far
more than just a source of civic pride. "Chengde's minimum
living standard is 218 yuan a month. These days tour guides earn
around 3,000 yuan a month," she explains cheerfully...
ON
July 19, 2004, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and Ministry
of Foreign Affairs jointly issued the Guide Catalogue of Foreign
Countries and Industries Recommended for Investment. It gives
information on relevant industries in 67 countries and regions...
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