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New China? Bird's Nest replaces Mao on Yuan

Country's image makeover mostly cosmetic; most policies remain. If proof were needed that the Olympic Games are meant to give China an image makeover, look no further than the 10-yuan note: Chairman Mao is out, the Bird’s Nest is in. ...full story at digg

from digg on Sun, Aug 24 2008

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