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Beijing Scene, Volume 6, Issue 11, December 24 - 30

FEATURE STORY: Progressive Pioneers
In September this year, Time magazine published a special issue devoted to the 50-year history of the People's Republic of China. Entitled "China's Amazing Half-Century" it is a collection of personal accounts which chronicle events and experiences over five decades of Communist Party rule. Although never published in China, Time magazine has granted Beijing Scene permission to republish several of the articles. Covering women's issues, popular literature, avant-garde film and rock 'n' roll, each of the four articles selected offers a unique perspective on contemporary Chinese culture and society.

ZHAO LE: December 24 - 30, 1999
BEIJING'S BEST DAILY EVENTS GUIDE!
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The Picks , Art Scene, Cinema Scene, Exhibition Scene,
Stage Scene, Kids Scene, Sports Scene

ZHAO LE: NOW IN CHINESE!
http://www.beijingscene .com/cn/zhaole/zhaole.html

SCENE CLASSIFIEDS: Jobs, jobs, jobs...
Employment Offered, Employment Sought, For Sale/Wanted,
Housing Available/Sought, Services, Personals, Announcements

COMRADE LANGUAGE: Christmas Comrade
'Twas the night before Shengdanjie and all to the hutongs...

ASK AYI: Star Struck Ayi
Hey Ayi,
What do the five yellow stars on the Chinese flag symbolize? Why does China's national emblem have ears of corn on it? And why is the song The East is Red not the national anthem when every single Mao lighter you buy plays that tune? (For that matter, what is the national anthem?)
Signed,
Starstruck

BEST BITES: Beijing's Best Brunches
Some of the capital's best places to go to cure those morning-after-the-night-before blues

IN SHORT ... Translations From the Chinese Press
Bill Spanks Wrong Bottom, Lee Sues Uncle Sam, Web Wiz Fights Prejudice

FYI: A Time For Giving
Feel like sharing your holiday cheer? The following organizations accept donations of items including bedding, clothing, kitchen utensils and books, as well as good old-fashioned cash.