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Chinese collectors keep autumn auctions alive

&$ &$Qianlong's dragon throne went to a Chinese collector for $11.07 million. (CFP Photo)&$&$ With autumn auctions in full swing after opening in September, Chinese buyers have been making headlines in the international auction world with their... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Thu, Oct 15 2009

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