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Amazing Facts About the Great Wall of China

Among the seven wonders of the medieval world, the Great Wall of China serves as a testament to human ingenuity, perseverence and engineering skill. It is one of the oldest man-made monuments on earth, and one of the most iconic tourist attractions in China. Any visitor planning a trip to Beijing should take [...]

Terrorist Attacks Kill 8 in Northwestern China

Beijing, China (August 10,2008) — A series of bomb attacks has rocked the Northwestern Chinese province of Xinjiang. News reports from China’s state-run Xinhua service indicated that 8 people were killed in the most recent attack on Sunday, August 10. The early morning assault involved an attack against police and government buildings using [...]