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Mark of a gentleman - the calligraphy of Chinese leaders

Although some aspects of Chinese culture has been severely neglected and abused over the 20th century, other aspects remain eternal in Chinese society. One enduring trait is appreciation for traditional calligraphy. While no Chinese political leader can... ...full story at Blogging For China

from Blogging For China on Wed, Jul 16 2008

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