Olympic organizers have discovered another use for the humble chopstick. Strangely enough, it can help produce the perfect smile as Zhang Xuan demonstrates. As the teenager bites down on the stick, positioned in her mouth like a horse's bit, the corners of her mouth turn up perfectly and eight teeth, and eight teeth only, are revealed.
On Tuesday, 6:30 am London time, a young, slim and tall Chinese woman landed at London's Heathrow airport. As she approached Customs, she was stopped and asked the usual question: "What is the purpose of your visit to the United Kingdom?"
The recent triumph of 23-year-old Zhang Zilin at the 57th Miss World pageant marks a perfect ending to China's long quest for global recognition of the country's beauties.
Does wearing a black turtleneck sweater instantly turn you into a social leper?
Roused in the morning by loudspeakers broadcasting propaganda. Banned from traveling outside international zones. Drinking Five-Star liquor at one of the few international hotels because it was the only place with air conditioning. Life has changed dramatically for expats in China since the "cultural revolution" (1966-76).
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