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Ethnic Minorities of China

China Welcomes Back “Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers”

What is more important – national security, or people’s right to be informed? The screenplay, “Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers”, further explores the themes of freedom of press, government secrets, and the...
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Imperial dragon patterns

Beijing’s Vanishing Heart

This past weekend, we sat down with journalist and photographer Jojje Olsson to talk about a bit of Beijing’s heritage. _____ In 2007, Jojje Olsson came to China. He’d just won a university competition, and...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

The Great Wall at Mutianyu

With just a two-an-a-half hour long car ride, you can travel back in time from modern Beijing to the days when emperors ruled China. Step out into the crisp fresh-aired haven of ancient China’s Ming...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

A Surprise Snowfall in Beijing

This morning when Beijing residents opened their windows, we were in for a real surprise. After days of 50 and 60 degree-weather (F), snow blanketed the city overnight. To celebrate the end of winter, here...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

Can I breathe that?

Stories of pollution in China are all over the news. In the midst of this flurry of information, you probably have a lot of questions about what exactly it all means. To start, what is...
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Girl praying at an ancient temple

Cracking the Egg: 6000 Miles Away

Last week Beijing’s beautiful performing arts center “The Egg” welcomed artist Sylvie Guillem‘s latest production ‘6000 miles away.’ Widely recognized as one of the greatest dancers of our time Sylvie’s piece involved three difference parts....
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A camel resting in the Gobi Desert

Galaxy SOHO: Architecture in Beijing

Recently, real estate firm SOHO China unveiled its newest addition to Beijing: the Galaxy SOHO. Rising up above Beijing’s second ring road, the four main buildings look like a cross between eggs and slinkys, and...
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