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 [...]
Demolition suspended of historic hutong — Xinhua, Dongsi Batiao gets a reprieve
May 27th, 2007 · No Comments
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Gender-bending Mao
May 27th, 2007 · 3 Comments
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? [...]
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