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85The Way Communism Affected Romania
Let’s make sure we all understand: communism was NOT a political regime but an economic system the same exact way capitalism and socialism is. Too often this misunderstanding creates a lot of confusion and not less frustration. It is part of...
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86A Bomb, a Missile, and a Satellite That Changed China Forever
In 1964, the Chinese succeeded in detonating the first atomic bomb. In 1966, they developed the mid-range missile with nuclear warhead capability. In 1970, China sent the first satellite into space. With these 3 monumental achievements, China joined Unites States, Russia, Britain, and France among the most powerful nations on Earth.
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82Impact of Mao in China
The policies of Chairman Mao Zedong are very similar to a mountain range: full of high points & dangerous low points that brought out the best and worst of the people
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78Shangri-La Adventure Tour Part 6: Beijing Continued...
Shangri-La Adventure Tour Part 6: Beijing II Once we left the Summer Palace, we boarded the bus and headed to a pearl factory which by happened to be in the vicinity. They couldn’t have planned it better. Thus began the interminable series of...
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77Chinese influence in the Toronto area
According to Statistics Canada 2006 Census, there are 486,330 ethnic Chinese residents in Greater Toronto, 9.6% of the area's population. Between 1993 to 1997 Hong Kong provided the most immigrants to Toronto (48,535 people, or 11% of newcomers)....
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73My Impressions of China: Beijing
Beijing is a special place in China as it is the place where a lot of historical events have happened. However, when I visited Beijing during the winter of 2008, I was marveling at not only the heritage but also the vast improvement in the standards...
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74The History of the Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is full of history. Now it is a tourist attraction, but for centuries it was home to some of the most prominant emperor's of China.
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72Top 10 Sites to Visit in Beijing China: Part 1
Beijing China is a fascinating city to visit. Whether you come to see the Great Wall of China, buildings from the Beijing Olympic Games, the Temple of Heaven, or to enjoy the fall Beijing weather, there is something for everyone.
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72Why is China obsessed with 8% economic growth? Is it truly to maintain social stability or is it mainly political?...
The short answer to that would be that China quite simply has no option but to be obsessed with and ensure 8% growth at a minimum. Why does China need 8% growth you ask? Well, over the past decade or two, the Chinese have been able to grow at an...
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70Tiananmen Square Visit
When we booked into the hotel we really didn't know how close it was to the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square. We did get a pleasant surprise when we discovered the close proximity, and on our last...
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