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China and the United States - a marriage of convenience
on Nov 29, 1999 in Uncategorized China energy poicy Geithner Hillary Clinton Obama Strategic and Economic Dialogue trade trade deficit As the United States and China wrap up their two-day “Strategic and Economic Dialogue,” it’s more apparent than ever that the two find themselves in a marriage that neither can easily dissolve and that neither fully wants. The speeches struck...
Classic Chinese propaganda postcards
on Oct 12, 2005 in China Postcards Propaganda Prices Classic Chinese propaganda postcards from the times of Chairman Mao are emerging from one-time obscurity to capture a prominent place among paper collectibles. These little gems printed in 1950s are surprisingly innovative, funny, interesting and can...
More on Chinese propaganda - postcard sizes and posters
on Oct 14, 2005 in Postcard terms Postcard history China Propaganda Vintage Postcards Posters Our previous post was devoted to classic Chinese propaganda postcards and this seems to be a proper opportunity to speak of postcard sizes. Most old postcards from the late 19th and the first third of the 20th century come in the standard size which...
Chinese propaganda prices: Postcard vs. Poster
on Oct 15, 2005 in China Postcards Propaganda Vintage Postcards Prices Posters Vintage Chinese propaganda postcard: "White Rabbits" Theater Play". C. mid-1950s.To complete for the time being the issue of Chinese propaganda collectibles, and assuming that you're as fascinated with these relics as we are, let us examine the quest...
Yonghegong, Feb 2006
on Feb 10, 2006 in Beijing China Photos As Mutianyu wasn’t so far away, we asked our driver to stop on the way back at Yonghegong, the working Lama Temple in Beijing for a short visit before closing. It was much busier than the solitude at Mutianyu! You need to upgrade or install A...