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Mar 10, 2010 - Chinese Web Users Doubt Director's Info on 'Avatar'

"As the release of ""Avatar"" in China draws near, a Chinese Internet user put up a posting on Rednet.cn Tuesday. He doubted director James Cameron's words during an earlier press conference in Beijing where he promoted his film. According to the Global Times, Cameron revealed that China was the inspiration for some of the alien planet scenes in the film, especially ""Hallelujah Mountains"", which he said was modeled after Huangshan Mountain in China's Anhui Province. He recalled sending his crew to the site to select scenery and take...

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Mar 10, 2010 - Two Killed in Train Accidents in San Francisco Bay Area s

"Two people were killed Thursday morning in separate incidents involving Caltrain, a commuter rail system serving the San Francisco Bay Area in the United States, local media reported. A woman was hit by a train and killed at about 5:50 a.m. as she walked across Caltrain tracks in Santa Clara station. Hours later, a train struck a small pickup truck at Auzerais Avenue in San Jose, killing the male driver inside. Including the two deaths ahead of New Year's Eve, a total of 19 people have been killed in 2009 while crossing Caltrain tracks,...

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Mar 10, 2010 - Fei Yu-ching Concert

"Venue: the Great Hall of the People Time: Jan.3. 2010 On January 3rd, legendary singer Fei Yu-Ching will hold a concert at the Great Hall of the People. Having devoted 30 years to showbiz, he has earned an endearing epithet-""The King of Golden Voice."" His romantic songs have won him many fans and he can also impersonate other famous singers, such as Cai Qing and Jacky Cheung. Concertgoers, prepare to be surprised! "

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Mar 10, 2010 - Tradtional vs Untraditionals

It is said the qipao is the most form-fitting Chinese woman's dress. The qipao, especially the red qipao, is one of the most typical, traditional costumes of Chinese women. In recent years, Chinese women, especially younger ones, are coming back to the qipao.

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Mar 10, 2010 - Tradtional vs Untraditional s

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Mar 10, 2010 - Zhao Wei's 'Blades' Wedding s

"The latest still-shots from the upcoming Chinese movie ""14 Blades"" (trailer) show beautifully dressed Qiao Hua, played by Zhao Wei, waiting for her groom Qinglong, played by Donnie Yen. ""14 Blades"" revolves around a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) secret agent Qinglong who fights to expose a conspiracy. The description that goes alongside the new stills says Qiao Hua is already married to another man before the wedding. What's the story behind her and Qinglong? Find the answer when the film opens in cinemas on February 4. The name ""14...

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Mar 10, 2010 - Turtle Garden s

"If you are visiting southern China's bustling Xiamen city and want to refresh your brain with a sprinkling of history and some sea air, you can do far worse than head towards The Turtle Garden at the southeast tip of Jimei, northwest of the Xunjiang River. No, this is not a garden full of turtles. Rather, it is a memorial site built to commemorate the revolutionary martyrs that laid down their lives to liberate Jimei. The garden covers an area of 9,000 square metres and consists of a large concrete area overlooking the sea, an...

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