China: outside looking in [ 13:22 November 27 2009]

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One thing that really speaks volumes about the achievements of the Chinese people is the manner in which the Great Wall of China enjoys recognition from almost every single human being on the planet. It alone is reason enough for some people to travel thousands of miles to China, and it completely lives up to expectations. Well, almost, I hear you can't actually see the Great Wall from space.

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China: inside looking out [ 10:15 November 25 2009]

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The swimming worlds in Rome 2009 will hold fond memories for many of its competitors. More world records have been broken at these swimming championships than anyone would have expected. In the 8 days of competition a remarkable 43 records have tumbled. But the competition and its haul of records have been marred over controversy concerning new swimsuits pioneered by Speedo and NASA and there impact on the swimmers times.

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Polo convoy to Shidu [ 11:04 October 27 2009]

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Tai chi quan translated as supreme ultimate fist, embodies philosophy which stems from China's native religion Daoism; "The main concept of Daoist philosophy is that the universe is going to change and we should not fight with it, but work with it. Action should always be effortless and come from creativity without mental or physical effort."

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