There have been recent reports stating that China announced 19 people died in riots in the Tibetan capital last week and there is much worry about the unrest spreading into other regions. With China ’s handling of the unrest in Tibet escalating in recent weeks, it has received much international attention. A major concern revolving around China is the much anticipated 2008 Olympic Games, which will take place in the capital of Beijing in August. The Olympic Games that represent global unity... Read Full Story
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October 7, 2008
UPDATE ON EARLIER COVERAGE
Taiwanese politicians attempted to wind up their Chinese counterparts TUESDAY by donning surgical masks and claiming that the SARS epidemic of 2002 was a biological warfare plot by the mainland.
Banners displaying skulls and... Read Full Story
El camino a Pekín comienza a ser tan imprescindible como el que lleva a París o Nueva York. Por eso no tuve que justificarme un pasaje de ida a vuelta a China. Este es un viaje que sigue siendo tan memorable hoy como aquel que en el siglo XIII inspiró ese libro de las maravillas que es Il Milione de Marco Polo. Los ocho mil empolvados guerreros de terracota, que no pudo ver el mercader de Venecia en su visita a la mítica Catay, son un ejército de fantasmas prestos al combate. Hay algo de... Read Full Story
MGS likes Northern Chinese food (OK.... it's fairly obvious by now that MGS is an Asian food freak. But keep tuning in, she likes everything else too. Just not banana.) MGS thinks Sea Bay Restaurant does the best Northern style Chinese dumplings this side of Beijing. They do the best in Sydney anyway. It's a small, walk-too-fast-and-you'll-miss-it kind of place. But don't miss it! It's so good that once inside you'll be squeezed to find a seat at lunch time unless you come early (12 on the... Read Full Story
BEIJING - After 800 years at the bottom of the sea, a merchant ship loaded with porcelain and other rare antiques was raised to the surface Friday in a specially built basket, a state news agency reported. The Nanhai No. 1, which means "South China Sea No. 1," sank off the south China coast with some 60,000 to 80,000 items on board, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing Wu Jiancheng, head of the excavation project. Archaeologists built a steel basket around the 100-foot vessel, and it took... Read Full Story
My thoughts are of China today, as they have been ever since our trip was confirmed. It's been a life-long dream of mine to visit the People's Republic and it's come true! With this realization comes the business of preparation, so for the next few months I'll be busying (is that a word?) myself with such trivialites as learning the correct symbol for the men's bathroom and how to navigate in a world so different than ours. I'm excited yet, at the same time, really guarded for fear that this... Read Full Story
Well, guys will love to go here. It’s the famous “I will clearly see your assets” kind of restaurant, very popular in the United States. Out of sheer curiosity, my friends and I went to the realm of testosterone-filled restaurant, Hooters in Shanghai .
We already saw an advertisement inside our taxi. We weren’t actually planning to visit the place (But our guy friends already planned way before going to Shanghai , what an eye candy for them!). Well, it was sort of a sign because of our... Read Full Story
That's right! You heard it! YTB is going to the 2008 Olympics in China and we are taking you with us!! Shanghai Travel in China is partnering with YTB Here is a quote for the CNNMoney.com site that says In an effort to provide more tours to China for the 2008 Olympics than any other travel agency, YTB and Shanghai Spring International Travel Service, the largest privately owned travel agency in China, will offer exclusive 7 to 11 day tour packages and tickets for the Summer Olympics in... Read Full Story
“You may not have visited China if you missed The Great Wall.”
The Great Wall of China (长城 or万里长城) represents the Chinese civilization, 2,600 years of history, unity and strength of a great nation.
The Great Wall of China – Facts & Information & History
#1) When was the Great Wall of China built ?
The ancient Great Wall of China was built since the seventh century B.C. to protect the Chinese against the northern invaders. Initially it was just a few smaller walls with watchtowers, and... Read Full Story
Here are some shots from Beijing this week.
With the exception of the one I took of the fishermen at the Forbidden City and the shop with the broom, I took the rest along (and in the alleys behind) the famous Wanfujing Street in central Beijing.
Click on them to make them larger, if you want. Read Full Story
