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For China, 2009 brings glorious _ and painful _ anniversaries
BEIJING -- Celebrations for the 60th anniversary of modern China's founding are still nearly 10 months off, but newspapers are already full of stories about the grand military parade in Tiananmen Square that will show off the country's muscle.
Nations:China Australia People:Dalai Lama Hu Jintao Deng Xiaoping Jiang Zemin Activities:Tibet Issues PRC 60th Anniversary Tiananmen Massacre
2009-01-07
China to censor Internet during Games: official
BEIJING (AFP) - China will censor the Internet used by foreign media during the Olympics, an organising committee official confirmed Wednesday, reversing a pledge to offer complete media freedom at the games.
Nations:Germany Activities:China Control of Internet Source:(AFP)
2008-07-29
Two faces of China
SHANGHAI (By Juan Williams) - The year 2008 is likely to be the Year of China.
Nations:China People:Mao Zedong
2008-01-23
China's Spiritual Awakening
In early December, Beijing's in-crowd converged on the central business district for the opening of the Kunlun gallery. Sipping Veuve Clicquot and Mumm champagne, the real estate tycoons, stock market warriors, and Prada-clad celebrities gawked at Ming Dynasty Buddhist statuary and 15th century scroll paintings.
Nations:China People:Dalai Lama Ricky Martin Hu Jintao Faye Wong
2008-01-13
Protesters could disrupt Rose Parade
There could be some discord during the Tournament of Roses Parade as demonstrators promise to raise issues during the holiday spectacle that has been going on for more than a century. Human rights advocates plan to protest a float honoring the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and anti-war activists, including "Peace Mom" Cindy Sheehan, intend to rally for peace.
Nations:U.S. People:Cindy Sheehan Nancy Pelosi Dick Cheney Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Rose Parade
2008-01-01
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