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A dorm fire at Shanghai Business School results in four schoolgirls jumping and falling to their deaths from their balcony when trying to escape from the fire. Many Chinese netizens express their condolences and argue about what the girls could have done to save themselves.

A vandal has damaged the giant portrait of late Chinese chairman Mao Zedong that hangs over the Forbidden City.

"The picture was on fire on the left-hand side," said a diplomat and a photographer who were driving past in a taxi late on Saturday afternoon.

A fire breaks out in Dalian, and Chris is quick on the scene with his camera.
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Let the protest-laden Olympic countdown begin!

This story features national pride, controversy, clash of ideals, Yao Ming and Zhang Ziyi. A recipe for a sure fire hit.

Via Associated Press:
A fire ignited explosives Friday at a home in northern China, killing at least 43 people, many of whom had rushed to the scene to battle the flames, a government news agency said.

On the Issues does a good job summarizing some of his stances by taking quotes from various debates and speeches he gave in the past. While not a sure-fire indicator, it gives you some ideas into his thought process. I must say: no thank you.

Went with two friends to hang out in a local bath house and lose a wrestling match to a giant octopus. Photos!

In the interests of not drawing too much fire from the GFoC, I'll just say - go watch this video about mountains and why not to walk in lines near them.

Sorry it's not in English, but I think the actions speak louder than words.