Cost of being free

"Wow, look at that!" Jiang Juan mutters to her boyfriend as she stares at an array of men dressed in old-fashioned robes. In two rows, the four leaders were blowing trumpets, and behind them, two men were raising huge, umbrella-shaped flags. Then followed a conspicuously red sedan chair carried by eight bearers.

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It's not what you own

Zhang Youxu is taking afternoon tea in his living room, where he casually places a finely carved stone (Tianhuang) worth more than 1 million yuan on a DVD player. A rare Qing Dynasty teapot covered with a thick layer of dust sits on the window sill, and a 300-year-old porcelain dish can be seen in a cabinet, along with loads of discarded newspapers and magazines.

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Ich bin ein Beijinger

Marvelous Maggie Cheung has made Beijing her new home all in the name of love. A new whirlwind romance with a young German architect has drawn her to the capital and as the spring blossoms begin to bloom, Cheung appears to be the happiest she's been in years.

Reel life and loves of marvelous Maggie

Whenever reclusive Maggie Cheung shows her face to the media it radiates and shines. Always. Her charm and charisma has made her a darling of the press and the object of desire for millions - especially fellow actors and directors.

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Against all odds

Chen Jun opens his sleepy eyes, turns on the light and looks at his watch. It is 6:30 am. "Guys, time to get up!" he yells out to his other two roommates.

Wheelchair rugby

This unique sport combines elements of basketball, handball and ice hockey. The object of the game is to carry the ball across the opposing team's goal line. Two wheels must cross the goal line for a goal to count, and the player must have firm control of the ball when he or she crosses the line.

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Robin Williams divorces