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China (Traditional Chinese: 中國; Simplified Chinese: 中国; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhōngguó (help·info); Tongyong Pinyin: Jhongguó) is a cultural region and ancient civilization in East Asia. China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, consisting of states and cultures dating back more than six millennia. The stalemate of the last Chinese Civil War following World War II has resulted in two de-facto political entities using the name China: the People's Republic of China (PRC), de-facto administering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau; and the Republic of China (ROC), de-facto administering Taiwan and its surrounding islands. See Political status of Taiwan for more information.

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This combo shows photos of a clear day in Beijing (L) on March 17 before a sandstorm covered the capital city in yellow dust (R) on March 22, 2010. China warned people in northern areas of the country, including Beijing, to avoid going outside as a huge sandstorm continued to blanket cities in yellow dust. Beijing
WASHINGTON - MARCH 21: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the White House after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the health care reform legislation March 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. The proposed legislation has become the signature piece of Obama's domestic policy agenda and has eluded U.S. presidents dating back to Theodore Roosevelt. Barack Obama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, center, blesses people after receiving a book on Tibet authored by Parvez Dewan, right, and co-authored by Siddharth Srivastava, left, in New Delhi, India, Thursday, March 18, 2010. At an earlier gathering Thursday the Dalai Lama said he favored good relations between India and China to ensure peace in the region, according to a news agency. Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, center, blesses people after receiving a book on Tibet authored by Parvez Dewan, right, and co-authored by Siddharth Srivastava, left, in New Delhi, India, Thursday, March 18, 2010. At an earlier gathering Thursday the Dalai Lama said he favored good relations between India and China to ensure peace in the region, according to a news agency. Tibet
Under a picture of Iran's late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, talks with Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during their meeting in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Iran
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To go with focus story India-China-Asia-technology-women-rights by Ben Sheppard A lone Indian woman (3rd L) waits for a bus at a bus-stop with other male travellers in New Delhi on March 17, 2010. While having a scan, a pregnant woman in India is not allowed to learn the gender of her unborn child. But her bill might be presented in a file coloured blue or pink -- and the meaning is clear. The method of skirting around the law is one of many reasons why 85 million women are described as 'missing' from India and China due to the abortion of female foetuses, female infanticide and death through neglect. Asia
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China's Zhang Yimou with his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Zhang Yimou with his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Lu Chuan holds his Best Director award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Lu Chuan holds his Best Director award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Zhang Yimou holds his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Zhang Yimou holds his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Zhang Yimou holds his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Zhang Yimou holds his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) shanks hands with entrepreneurs from various countries during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) shanks hands with entrepreneurs from various countries during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: HSBC chairman Stephen Green (R) attends the meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: HSBC chairman Stephen Green (R) attends the meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese leaves after a meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. Albanese said that the company remained committed to strengthening its relationship with China, it's largest customer of mineral resources. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese leaves after a meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. Albanese said that the company remained committed to strengthening its relationship with China, it's largest customer of mineral resources. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese (R) attends the meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. Albanese said that the company remained committed to strengthening its relationship with China, it's largest customer of mineral resources. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese (R) attends the meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. Albanese said that the company remained committed to strengthening its relationship with China, it's largest customer of mineral resources. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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China's director Lu Chuan celebrates after winning the best director of his movie "City of Life and Death" in the Hong Kong Asia Film Award in Hong Kong Monday, March 22, 2010.

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China's director Lu Chuan celebrates after winning the best director of his movie "City of Life and Death" in the Hong Kong Asia Film Award in Hong Kong Monday, March 22, 2010.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese (R) attends the meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. Albanese said that the company remained committed to strengthening its relationship with China, it's largest customer of mineral resources. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese (R) attends the meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. Albanese said that the company remained committed to strengthening its relationship with China, it's largest customer of mineral resources. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: HSBC chairman Stephen Green (R) takes a question to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during a meeting of China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: HSBC chairman Stephen Green (R) takes a question to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during a meeting of China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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China's Wang Xueqi holds his best actor award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Wang Xueqi holds his best actor award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's director Zhang Yimou celebrates after winning the Asian Film Award for Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema in the Hong Kong International Film Festival in Hong Kong Monday, March 22, 2010.

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China's director Zhang Yimou celebrates after winning the Asian Film Award for Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema in the Hong Kong International Film Festival in Hong Kong Monday, March 22, 2010.

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China's Wang Xueqi holds his best actor award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Wang Xueqi holds his best actor award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (C) meets with entrepreneurs from various countries during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (C) meets with entrepreneurs from various countries during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao listens a question during a meeting with entrepreneurs from various countries at China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao listens a question during a meeting with entrepreneurs from various countries at China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao answer a question during a meeting with entrepreneurs from various countries at China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao answer a question during a meeting with entrepreneurs from various countries at China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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China actor Wang Xueqi celebrates after winning the best actor of his movie "Bodyguards and Assassins" in the Hong Kong Asia Film Award in Hong Kong Monday, March 22, 2010.

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China actor Wang Xueqi celebrates after winning the best actor of his movie "Bodyguards and Assassins" in the Hong Kong Asia Film Award in Hong Kong Monday, March 22, 2010.

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China's Wang Xueqi holds his best actor award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Wang Xueqi holds his best actor award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, center, meets with entrepreneurs from various countries during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People, Monday, March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China.

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, center, meets with entrepreneurs from various countries during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People, Monday, March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China.

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"China's financial system is generally sound. It was not greatly affected by the financial crisis and indeed helped the Chinese economy to cope with it"


Wen Jiabao Mar 22 2010 2:58 PM from China Daily

"We should shift the economy's dependence from external demand to domestic demand, and make great efforts to shorten the gaps between regions, and between urban and rural areas"


Wen Jiabao Mar 22 2010 2:58 PM from China Daily

"To keep a balance of international payments is the goal we are working towards"


Wen Jiabao Mar 22 2010 2:58 PM from China Daily

"We are happy that the world economy shows good signs of recovery, however, some factors make us feel that the recovery will not be so smooth"


Wen Jiabao Mar 22 2010 2:58 PM from China Daily

"After 50 years, the adaptation of the opera has the significance of carrying forward the cause and forging ahead into the future"


Kim Il-sung Mar 22 2010 2:50 PM from People's Daily Online

"Looking back, the disputes and differences between China and the United States have been settled one by one, leading to an increasingly close political and economic relationship"


Wen Jiabao Mar 22 2010 2:50 PM from People's Daily Online
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China's Zhang Yimou with his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Zhang Yimou with his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Lu Chuan holds his Best Director award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Lu Chuan holds his Best Director award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Zhang Yimou holds his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Zhang Yimou holds his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Zhang Yimou holds his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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China's Zhang Yimou holds his Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema award at the 4th annual Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 22, 2010. Started in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honours fimmakers with outstanding achievements in the field of Asian cinema.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) shanks hands with entrepreneurs from various countries during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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BEIJING - MARCH 22: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) shanks hands with entrepreneurs from various countries during China Development Forum at the Great Hall of the People on March 22, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Chinese premier vowed to continue financial reform and develop the capital market.

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