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On Oct. 1, 1949, Mao Zedong
proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic
of China. The Red Army was renamed the People's Liberation
Army. During the early days...>>More |
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Mighty Baby
One wonders if having almost all of the cast of last year's
successful La Brassiere (2001) for Patrick Leung's Mighty Baby
will bestow similar triumph for the director in his second film.
Certainly the talent is there and the writing is indeed above
par for most films of the year, but the concept of 'more of
the same' does not always make for a great film....>>More |
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An Ancient Town: Yangliuqing
and her treasures
The old city of Yangliuqing, 1,000
years old, to be exact, is famous for its communal products,
which was New Year Paintings.
One of the most
notable buildings in the city is the Shi Mansion which
was called the No 1 Mansion in North China. It belonged
to the Shi family which was one of the eight most prominent
families in Tianjin during the Qing Dynasty.
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I Love Jeans
Jeans have come a long way. Although jeans have become
an indispensable item in our closets, it was not designed
to be a popular consumer article. Jeans were first made
to act as hardy work clothes which offered durability
and long wear. However since their original design, they
have evolved into one of the "hottest" items
available to consumers and one of the "must-haves"
in our modern times.
In the 1930s, jeans were worn by actors in cowboy and
western movies as they were hard-wearing yet comfortable
clothes. Their use was popularized because of this and
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