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Sphere of influence

By Patrick Whiteley | China Daily | Updated: 2009-04-22 08:02

Sphere of influence

Danish architect Jorn Utzon, designer of the landmark Sydney Opera House. File photo

Young architect Jorn Utzon was backpacking through China in the 1950s finding inspiration in the Buddhist temples in Datong and the imperial buildings in the Forbidden City. One day a serious-looking policeman stopped the young Dane demanding to see his travel papers. "Oh I'm sorry," said the charming man. "I have a personal invitation from Chairman Mao to visit China."

Sphere of influence

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