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1,000 protesters storm Chinese government building

At least 60 people—officials, police, and protesters—were injured in the riots, according to a statement on the government Web site of Longnan city, where the unrest occurred. The protest initially began Monday with just a small group of people complaining about the demolition of their homes to make way for a new road in Longnan in Gansu province.

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China: The World's Most Stressful Society?

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As Chinese leaders prepare to mark the 30th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping's capitalist reforms next month, they're also frantically pumping more than half a trillion dollars into their economy in hopes of staving off a downturn. They have reason to worry. Economists say China's GDP has to grow between 7.5 and 8 percent a year just to keep up with the need for new jobs.

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Dueling Lǎowài: Tone Marks on Roadsigns?

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In my opinion, writing Chinese words with the Latin character set and neglecting tone marks is the equivalent of writing English words with dots in place of the vowels. Yes, it’s possible to guess the missing information from context, but it’s not a very complete writing system.

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Asian Dating in China and Asia

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Zongdo.com is the network for people who like to meet new friends,travel, learn languages, and explore the Asian world. On Zongdo, you can invite your friends and share with them your idea about China and life in China. Zongdo.com is the best place to make new friends in China and Asia.