The Great Leap Forward
1949-1958: Collectivization begins with a series of reforms known as the "The Little Leap Forward"
1956: February 25, Nikita Khrushchev gives his Secret Speech criticizing, Soviet collectivization
1957: Mao Zedong attempts to ease party tensions with the Hundred Flowers Campaign
1957: Opposition to Mao's policy is purged during the Anti-Rightist Movement
1958: January, Mao Zedong unveils his agenda for the "Second Five-Year Plan" in Nanning
1958: April, People's Communes modeled after the USSR's "Third Period", are formed in Henan
1958: August, A Politburo meeting decides to double steel production in the next year
1958: September, The backyard furnace is introduced and recommended by Mao Zedong
1959: Steel production in large Manchurian factories is found to be more efficient
1959: At the Lushan Conference, Peng Dehuai voices the concern of many about Mao's policies
1958-1961: The Great Chinese Famine, a direct result of the Great Leap Forward, plagues the country
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One World One Dream
Beijing This Month: "One World, One Dream Five Billion Consumers" (October 15, 2007)
Washington Post: "One World, One Dream" (August 10, 2007)
WARNING: Pop-ups Bildt Comments: One World One Dream? (November 17, 2005)
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China Standard Time
Although China Standard Time is the main time zone used in China, other areas controlled by China use their own time zones. Areas such as Macau, Taiwan and Hong Kong have their own self-titled time zones.
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Abalone
The disc-shaped muscular foot of the abalone usually requires pounding before it is tender enough to eat, but when prepared correctly it has a smooth, yielding texture and a mild, sweet flavor. It is considered holiday food in Malaysian and certain Chinese cuisines, and is farmed in China, Japan, and Korea, to considerable success. Canned abalone from these farms has boosted availability even further, but as with other canned delicacies like crab meat or salmon, the flavor and texture can take quite a hit.
updated 2010-07-16 20:39:39
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China Forced Abortions
Angry Chinese Blogger: Illegal Abortions: China's Latest Export? (November 25, 2007)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: China And Abortion: This isn't 'Choice' (April 28, 2007)
National Review: The Forgotten Women (September 8, 2004)
Capitalism Magazine: Pat Robertson Supports Forced Abortions in China... (April 28, 2001)
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Marco Polo Timeline
1260: Nicolo and Maffeo Polo (brothers) left Venice, traveled Black Sea to China
1269: Polo brothers arrive back in Venice
1271: Polo brothers set off with 17 year old Marco to China
1275: Reach China and spend 17 years in Kublai Kahn's realm
1292: Leaves China to return home
1294: Kublai Kahn dies
1295: Arrived back in Venice
1298: Battle of Curzola between Venice and Genoa
1298: Marco captured by Genoese
1298: While imprisoned, wrote Il Milione (English translation known as The Travels of Marco Polo)
1299: Released from imprisonment
1300: Married Donata Badoer
1310 to 1320: Wrote new version of Il Milione
1324: Died at about 70 years old and buried in Church of San Lorenzo
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China Economy
- GDP: $6.991 trillion (est.)
- Growth rate: 11.4% (est.)
- Labor force: 803.3 million (est.)
- Unemployment rate: 4%
- Oil consumption: 6.93 million bbl/day (est.)
- Oil export: 79,060 bbl/day (est.)
- Exports: $1.217 trillion
- Imports: $901.3 billion
- Country debt: $363 billionhttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html
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National People's Congress
- Google News: National People's Congress
- The Sydney Morning Herald: China Pours Billions into Social Policy (March 6, 2008)
- "In his state-of-the-nation address the Premier, Wen Jiabao, criticized officials who 'try to shirk their responsibilities' and conceded the Government's achievements 'still fall somewhat short of what circumstances require and the people expect'."
- Bloomberg: Xi, Li May Emerge As Successors to China's Leaders (March 5, 2008)
- National Post: China Hikes Military Budget 17.6% (March 5, 2008)
- Forbes: China Readies To Unveil Next Generation Of Leaders (March 4, 2008)
- VOA News: China's Legislature Opens Annual Session Amid Tensions with Taiwan (March 4, 2008)
- International Business Times: China Sticks by Its Tough Policies (March 4, 2008)
- CNN: Economy Tops China Agenda (March 4, 2008)
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Kung Pao Chicken
- The sauce mixes soy sauce, chicken broth, sesame oil, vinegar with pinches of garlic powder and sugar
- If available, cook with "facing heaven peppers". These are native to southwest China and may difficult to find for U.S. importers.
