Topic: China
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Postcard
Two Years After an Earthquake, a Stand-Off Over a Shanty Town
A group of Tibetan earthquake victims in China say they're being threaten with removal to make way for an eco-tourism center.
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The Greening of China's Smoky Funeral Rites
Instead of burning paper money to honor their deceased relatives, many Chinese people are choosing to just write a check.
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Videos
Chinese Woman Swallowed by Sudden Hole in the Sidewalk
China's hungry infrastructure claims yet another victim.
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Photos
China's New Super-High, Super-Long Suspension Bridge: Not Recommended for Vertigo Sufferers
In the realm of tall bridges, Aizhai takes first place as the world's longest.
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The Curious Case of the 'Imposturbs'
Themed real estate developments have spread urban mimicry all over the world. But why do we want these places?
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Why China Lags on Innovation and Creativity
The world's most populous nation is an industrial powerhouse, but it has not yet transitioned to a knowledge-based economy.
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This Week in Bans: Miniskirts Outlawed in Indonesian Cities
Also, Hong Kong bans pregnant "birth tourists" from the mainland; New York City's public schools try to avoid using test words like "dinosaur" and "Christmas"; and Britain bans... something.
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The Latest Fantastic Transportation System That Will Never Be Built
We'd love to get from New York to Beijing in 2 hours, but we won't hold our breath.
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Photos
Portfolio of the Week: Melbourne's Studio505
An Australian-based architect with a China-heavy portfolio talks about the differences in building trends between the two countries.
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The Odd Link Between Commute Direction and Marital Satisfaction
Couples that travel the same way to work are happier together, a new study in the U.S. and China concludes.
