Originally produced for the courts and palaces of the Ottoman Empire, hand-knotted Oriental rugs have remained popular throughout history. Their attractive floral patterns are the perfect accent to any home, traditional or contemporary. ...
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A new piece of malicious software targeted at Apple users has been found on a website dedicated to the Dalai Lama, but one security vendor is labeling it as low risk. The malware, nicknamed "Dockster," is a backdoor that allows an ...
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Seat 14A is a brand new concept in men’s fashion that allows men to pursue fashion trends and style beyond their time zone. Seat 14A features ensembles that are centered around hyper local trends, in particular cities or regions and ...
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1. What's "guanxi"? Guanxi is regarded as the central idea in Chinese society with long historical and cultural roots. It is understood and utilized by virtually every Chinese person in greater or lesser measure. Understanding how the ...
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In September 2012, the total value added of the industrial enterprises above designated size was up 9.2 percent year-on-year (the following growth rates of value added are real growth rates, after deducting price factors), 0.3 percentage ...
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In the first three quarters of 2012, faced with the complicated and volatile economic environment at home and abroad, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council committed to the general tone of progressing steadily, correctly handled ...
From January to October, the private investment in fixed assets reached 18,099.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25.2 percent, up by 0.1 percentage points over the first nine months. The proportion of private investment in fixed ...
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1. The completion of real estate investment The total investment in real estate development from January to October was 5,762.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 15.4 percent, remained at the same level over the first nine months. Of ...
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From January to October 2012, the investment in fixed assets (excluding rural households) reached 29,254.2 billion yuan, up by 20.7 percent year-on-year (actual increase was 20.7 percent after deducting price factors), increased 0.2 ...
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In October 2012, the total value added of the industrial enterprises above designated size was up by 9.6 percent year-on-year (the following growth rates of value added are real growth rates, i.e., deducting price factors), increased 0.4 ...
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China Economic Monitoring and Analysis Center (CEMAC): National Business Climate Survey results showed that the business climate index (BCI) was 122.8 in the third quarter, dropped 4.1 points quarter-on-quarter, and 22.8 points higher than ...
It goes without saying that China has proven it is a true heavyweight global contender. The herculean growth achieved by China over the past two decades is unprecedented in the annals of human history. China has overtaken Japan to become ...
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Qiangmu, also called "sorcerer's dance", is a kind of religious dance. "Semo qinmu qiangmu" is Gelug Qiangmu of Tibetan Buddhism performed by monks of Tashihunpo Monastery in Shigatse of Tibet. It is held in each eighth month of Tibetan ...
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Lhokha Chang Guozhuo dance is a form of drum dance originated in Dabu (present Gyaca) area. "Guozhuang" in Chinese, the "guozhuo" means "circle dance" in Tibetan. As a relatively special art form in traditional Tibetan dance culture, ...
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Tibetan play is an important cultural component of Tibetans' social life. Called "Ace Lhamo" in Tibetan, it is very popular in Tibet, Sichuan, Qinghai and Yunnan Provinces where many Tibetans live. This art form carries strong flavors of ...
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