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Temple of Heaven Park

A glimpse into the daily exercise routines of Chinese who come to Temple of Heaven Park, a social gathering place for many elder Chinese.

 
         
Zhang Yimou    

Zhang Yimou

A look at the critically acclaimed director's career and work leading up to the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing.

 
         
mongolian horse    

Nomadic Roots

At the Nadam festival, where Mongolians celebrate nomadic traditions, recent riots are casting a shadow over the festivities.
 
         
artschool    

Sketching a Future

The next generation of Chinese artists faces the prospects and pitfalls of commercial art.
 
         
factory shutowns    

A Slowing Economy

The effects of the global credit crisis are being felt in China-over 65,000 factories closed down in 2008, forcing many migrant workers to seek work elsewhere.
 
         
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Welcomed in By a Dragon

A brief introduction to Beijing Capital International Airport--China's latest record breaking infrastructure project.
 
         
missing    

Tracking China's Missing

Survivors in Sichuan Province, China, look for their missing relatives in the earthquake rubble.

 
         
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Chinese Ask Why Schools Crumbled

Parents blame shoddy construction for the collapse of scores of schools during the May 12th earthquake, which killed thousands of children.

 
         
   

Pride on the Line

Chinese nationalism is on the rise in the wake of recent riots in Tibet as well as demonstrations following the Olympic Torch.
 
         
liuxiang    

A Hurdler's Pain

An injury forced Liu Xiang to withdraw from competition. Jimmy Wang gets reactions from the streets of Beijing.
 
         
factory shutowns    

Chinese Spending

The world is looking to Chinese consumers in the hope that increases in their consumption will help drive growth. Jimmy Wang and Andrew Jacobs ask Beijingers about their spending and savings motives.
 
         
underguardmonks    

Anxiety Near Tibet

Chinese police monitor the Tibetan community in Chengdu, in Sichuan province, in the wake of riots and violence.
 
         
underguardmonks    

Rowing for Gold

A look at the Chinese National Rowing Team, and Chinese efforts to recruit athletes.
 
         
     

Rowing for Gold

A look at the Chinese National Rowing Team, and Chinese efforts to recruit athletes.
 
         
Security Olympics    

Security at the Olympics

China has deployed tens of thousands of security officers to ensure the Olympic games go smoothly.
 
         
Security Olympics    

Stolen Children

Chinese families with young children respond to the tainted milk scandal.
 
         
milk story    

"M": The Tainted Milk Scandal

Chinese families with young children respond to the tainted milk scandal.
 
         
lucky 8    

Lucky Number 8

The Olympics aren't the only occasion being celebrated by the Chinese--over 11,000 couples got married in the city of Beijing recently.
 
         
real estate    

Struggles in Beijing Real Estate

A slumping global economy may see Beijing's real estate market drop sharply, leaving many investors extremely cautious.