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繁体 简体 English Home News Center Cultural Olympics City of Beijing Sports Tradition China Impression Liu pulls out of men's 110m hurdles first round ( 2008-08-19 ) Liu Xiang of China warms up before the start of his 110m hurdles heat of the athletics competition in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 18, 2008. Liu failed to start his 110 metres hurdles first-round heat on Monday. China's Xiang Liu retires from the first round of the men's 110m hurdles at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 18, 2008. Liu Xiang of China grimaces in pain during his warm-up before the start of his 110m hurdles heat of the athletics competition in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 18, 2008. 1 2 3 4 Emblems More * Dancing Beijing -- Beijing 2008 Olympic Emblem ...
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繁体 简体 English Home News Center Cultural Olympics City of Beijing Sports Tradition China Impression Ancient Chinese Military Civilization ( 2008-08-13 ) Many historical materials indicate that gunpowder first appeared before theTang Dynasty(618-907). From 300 to 650AD several recipes were written about inflammable mixtures. Some historians date the invention of gunpowder at 850AD when a Taoist book warned of three specific elixir formulas as too dangerous to experiment. The military applications of gunpowder began in the Tang Dynasty. Explosive bombs filled with gunpowder and fired from catapults were used in wars. During the Song and Yuan dynasties (960-1368), the military applications of gunpowder became common and some other weapons like "fire cannon", "rocket", "missile" and "fireball" were introduced. In theYuan Dynasty(1279-1368), the method of powder-making was introduced to the Arab world and Europe, bringing a ...
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繁体 简体 English Home News Center Cultural Olympics City of Beijing Sports Tradition China Impression Folk art lights up the Beijing Olympics ( 2008-08-05 ) On August 2, on the second floor of building A in the 2008 International Media Center, 10 Chinese folk artists brought their handicrafts to an exhibition hall. Their unique Chinese folk art show attracted many Chinese and foreign reporters alike. One of the folk artists, Sun Lingmin, white-haired with age, undoubtedly received the most attention from foreign reporters. His kites, made in all different sizes, were displayed on the 34 square meter stage. Sun Lingmin patiently explained that "best wishes and blessings" are a longstanding Chinese tradition, and kite designs are themed on folk sayings, folk tales, and historical quotes. Through metaphors, double meanings, symbolism, and onomatopoeia, they express people's wish for a good life. Sun Lingmin explained the kites as he gave demonstrations. ...
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Subscribe to free Email Newsletter Exchange>Exhibition 1,800-Year-Old Military Relics on Display Royal swords from 1800 years ago, along with ancient bamboo shards inscribed with texts from The Art of War,are on show at Beijing's Military Museum. The sword was the personal weapon of the Yue Dynasty Emperor, Goujian, 1,800 years ago. One of the most arresting exhibits is this sword. It was the personal weapon of the Yue Dynasty Emperor, Goujian, 1,800 years ago. It remains a mystery how the rhombic patterns, the embedded color-glaze and the concentric circles were inscribed onto the sword. The question remains a subject of debate even today. Three other royal swords are on display. They represent the acme of ancient Chinese foundry. The swords are on loan from museums in east China's Zhejiang and Anhui provinces. This unassuming case houses the most prized exhibit. It's a military map from the Western Han Dynasty, dating back to 200 BC. It's the first time the map has ...
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繁体 简体 English Home News Center Cultural Olympics City of Beijing Sports Tradition China Impression Shandong folk art greets Olympics ( 2008-07-17 ) Olympic fever has spread to Gaomi city, the renowned birthplace of Shandong folk handicrafts. Local artists from this area of eastern China are sending best wishes to the Beijing Olympic Games through their latest works. Clay sculptor Li Xiuzhen has just finished 50 sets of clay figurines. Her subjects are the Olympic mascots, the five Fuwa. With her innovative designs and ingenious carving, those mascots are given some pure and even vital spirit. And the works depicting the Fuwa competing in sports, bring together the ideals of artistry and sports. The middle aged woman with simple and earnest face is Qi Xiuhua. She's a paper cutting artist who was born in Gaomi. She won her reputation at national and international cultural events for her exceptional technique. Qi started planing her Olympic greetings at the end ...
