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Following a wave of negative reaction from local residents and coverage of the controvery in the state and foreign media, Dongsi Batiao has been granted a temporary reprieve. “Redevelopment” of the area is suspended pending further negotiations with residents over compensation and with preservation authorities over the nature of the proposed development. Sometimes you can fight City Hall, even in China. Thought that would get your attention. Last week I suggested that a certain Italian-American play Mao in an upcoming movie. Now it seems you don’t even need to be a dude to impersonate the Great Helmsman. A 51-year old woman from Sichuan named Chen Yan has been amusing crowds with her Chairman…er….woman impression. Her biggest challenge? According to The China Daily, at 5’1 Chen needs special platform shoes to elevate her closer to the lofty heights of the historical Mao (in this case about 5’11). |
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