The Capital Museum in Beijing is showcasing 169 collections of national treasures from around the nation during the "Chinese Memory" exhibition to complement the Olympics and Paralympics. Here are facts about the assembled treasures, among others. ... ...full story at People's Daily
from People's Daily on Sun, Aug 24 2008
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