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Beijing Scene, Volume 7, Issue 2, January 21 - 27

FEATURE STORY: The Dark Side of Shadow Magic
The Last Emperor meets Cinema Paradiso in director Ann Hu's magical, historically-challenged tale of China's first film.

ZHAO LE: January 21 - 27, 1999
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SCENE CLASSIFIEDS: Jobs, jobs, jobs...
Employment Offered, Employment Sought, For Sale/Wanted,
Housing Available/Sought, Services, Personals, Announcements

COMRADE LANGUAGE: No Pain, No Gain
It's time to make up for all that wantonness over the holidays. Get to the gym, post haste!

ASK AYI: The People's Bicycle - Flying Pigeon
Hey Ayi, in brave new 21st century China, why does everyone continue to ride rusty old Flying Pigeon bicycles? What makes these vehicles so special, and why are they named after a dirty gray bird?

BOOK SCENE: Mao Zedong: Lord of misrule
A new book by China historian Jonathan Spence is an elegant and succint account of the enigmatic, complex and perhaps all too tragically human Mao Zedong.

BEST BITES: Uncle Khang's Fishing Village
Regional Chinese cuisine is a treat for the palate and easy on your wallet

IN SHORT ... Translations From the Chinese Press
One Chop Shop, UFO or Stealth Fighter?, Cadre Currency Racket, Power Corrupts

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