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China's clothing varies by region, ethnic background, and economic situations. Contemporary urban clothing seemed to have developed an obsession with brand names (Giordano being one of the generic ones). In major urban centres, especially Shanghai, an increased western look is preferred, and there is an emphasis on formal wear over casual wear for adults on the streets. Teenagers prefer brand names like Nike, Reebok and Li Ning. Children usually wear clothes that have a cartoon character (mostly Disney). Han Chinese clothing - Qipao - Ming official headwear ...

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Culture of China - Education. Education in the People's Republic of China National College Entrance Examination Education in Hong Kong List of universities in Mainland China List of universities in Taiwan List of universities in Hong Kong Culture of China - Ethnic groups and regionalisms. List of Chinese ethnic groups Ethnic groups in Chinese history Overseas Chinese Culture ...

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Chinese often say that they are proud of their four great inventions. These are the compass, gunpowder, paper and printing. In 1976 Premier Zhou Enlai established "Science and Technology" (科技) as one of the Four Modernizations. Since then, genuine scientific research in specific fields have only been conducted in a relatively small scale, while technological advancement is only focused on what the government will provide fun ...

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During the early years after the establishment of the People's Republic of China, traditional Chinese culture was tolerated to some extent. When the Cultural Revolution began, all forms of traditional Chinese culture were suppressed. Initially only eight (8) "Sample Acts", or propaganda performances, were allowed, along with a Maoist cult of personality and a large number of revolutionary songs such as The East Is Red. After the end of the Maoist era in the late 1970s saw Deng Xiaoping's economic reform, since then, China has enjoyed ...

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Chinese astrology - Chinese calendar - Chinese classic texts - Chinese constellation - Chinese dragon - Chinese mythology - Chinese New Year - Chinese philosophy - Confucianism - Confucius - Eastern philosophy - Five elements - Futs-Lung - I Ching - Qilin - Lao Zi - Listing of noted Confucianists - Listing of noted Taoists - Lung - Lunisolar calendar - Mohism - Qi - Taoism - Yin Yang - Zhang San Feng Culture of China - Language. Ma ...

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Chinese art has varied throughout its ancient history, divided into periods by the ruling dynasties of China and changing technology, as well as influenced by great philosophers, teachers and religion. Early forms of art in China were made from pottery and jade in the Neolithic period, to which was added bronze in the Shang Dynasty. The Shang are most remembered for their bronze casting, noted for its clarity of detail. Early Chinese music and poetry was influenced by the Book of Songs, Confucius and the Chinese poet and statesman Qu Yuan. Early Chinese m ...

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List of wars and disasters by death toll - Earthquake. 830,000 - Shaanxi earthquake (China, 1556) 286,000 - Indian Ocean earthquake & tsunamis (outside Indonesia, 2004) 242,000 - Tangshan earthquake (China, 1976) 230,000 - Aleppo earthquake (Syria, 1138) 200,000 - Gansu earthquake (China, 1920) 200,000 - Xining earthquake (China, 1927) 200,000 - Damghan earthquake (Iran, 856) 150,000 - Ardabil earthquake (Iran, 893) 140,000 - Great ...

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List of wars and disasters by death toll - War and military action. These figures include deaths of civilians from diseases, famine, and atrocities as well as deaths of soldiers in battle. 62,000,000 - World War II (1937–1945), (see World War II casualties) 36,000,000 - An Lushan Rebellion (756–763) 30,000,000–60,000,000 - Mongol Conquests (13th century) 25,000,000 - Manchu Conquest of Ming China (1616–1644) 20,000,000–50,000,000 - Taiping Rebellion (1851 ...

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