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The Middle Kingdom has given us paper, gunpowder, and low, low prices at Wal-Mart. Her factories work 25 hours a day, pumping out a myriad of consumer products with one thing in common – the “Made In China” label – but this nation of one and a third billion has so much more to offer.

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Anti-Myopia School Desks “Bar” Chinese Students From Nearsightedness

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An elementary school in Wuhan, China has installed swinging metal bars on classroom desks that prevent students from looking too closely at reading and writing materials, therefore helping them avoid becoming nearsighted.

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“Green” Low-Sulfur, Eco-Friendly Fireworks Could Be The Next Big Boom

by China.new

Celebrations in China begin end with a bang thanks to the extravagant use of fireworks. Trouble is, excessive use of fireworks exacerbates the country's infamous air pollution and choking smog. Since trying to change China's traditional love of fireworks hasn't been successful, one fireworks manufacturer is trying to change their fireworks instead.

Dreaming Of A Red Christmas: 10 More Strange Santas From China

by China.new

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in China, thanks to the country's many odd, offbeat and occasionally off-putting interpretations of Santa Claus. Though their origins can be found in traditional western depictions of Father Christmas, these sinicized Saint Nick knockoffs have strayed a lot further... into the nightmarish realm of the bizarre!

Chinese Moon Rover Replicas Ready To Roll Off Store Shelves

by China.new

In celebration of China's successful landing of the Jade Rabbit moon rover, scale model replicas of “Yutu” in zinc alloy and silver have been made available for retail sale.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Image Used To Promote Chinese Online Sale

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“I have a dream...” of great savings! The stylized image of American civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. has begun appearing in ads for Chinese internet mall Taobao's upcoming Sales Day.

Hello Kitty Champagne Makes New Year's Eve Cuter & Sweeter

by China.new

Conceived by Dutch entrepreneur Paul Herman and created by champagne bottler M.Hostomme, Hello Kitty Cuvée Spéciale is an officially licensed, nose-ticklingly bubbly, demi-sec rosé Champagne consisting of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay wines.

Taiwan's Riot Police Are Back In Black

by China.new

Thinking of rioting in Taiwan? Better think again... Taiwan's black-clad official stormtroopers are ready, willing and able to snuff out destructive groups of protesters faster than Darth Vader can snuff out an irritating planet.

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Chinese Snuggies For Scooters Warm Up Winter Electric Bike Commuters

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Electric bikes and scooters are immensely popular in China but driving one in winter weather leaves many commuters cold in more ways than one. Enter the Scooter Snuggie, an innovative insulated flexible semi-snowsuit that keeps riders from being chilly though it makes them look a little silly.

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Rolls-Royce Spurs Sales In China With Limited Edition “Majestic Horse” Ghost

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Rolls-Royce's upcoming limited-edition “Majestic Horse” Ghost sports exclusive trim styled after traditional Chinese ink painting. The bespoke Roller is set to be introduced in conjunction with the Chinese New Year... the Year of the Horse, of course.