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Word among expats in Beijing is that Ditan Park is the place to be tonight... if you don't have tickets to the opening ceremony, that is. Of course, you could spend your evening in one of the numerous sports bars or generic clubs around the city, but the... ...full story at Opposite End of China

from Opposite End of China on Fri, Aug 08 2008

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