China, North Korea laud ties on scrutinized visit Oct 5, 2009
Among those Wen paid tribute to was Mao Anying, the son of Chinese revolution leader Mao Zedong who died fighting in the war, according to footage from APTN in Pyongyang. North Korea, however, rarely mentions the more than 700,000 Chinese killed and wounded in the war, airbrushing out China's contribution to depict the fight as a purely North Korean struggle over the U.S.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Private equity players line up for Chinese-led IPO revival Sep 22, 2009
Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein and Stephen Schwarzman, the chairman and chief executive of Blackstone Group, are counting on a new Chinese revolution, this time waged by shoppers, not peasants. An increase in consumer spending in the most populous nation has spurred a six-month rally in Asian stock markets and encouraged a flood of initial public offerings (IPOs) in the region, ending a two-year slump. (Business Report, South Africa)
"Road to Revival" in dress rehearsal Sep 16, 2009
"Road to Revival" is the third music and dance epic commemorating the founding of new China, after the "East is Red" and "Song of the Chinese Revolution". The five-act, two-and-a-half-hour performance depicts the exploration, struggle, and development through the past 169 years of China's history, and presents a revived chronicle of the Chinese nation on stage. (Xinhuanet, China)
China holds seminar on book of CPPCC's important documents Sep 15, 2009
"The publishing of the documents will help cadres and people review the great history of Chinese revolution, construction and reform, " said Wang Gang, vice chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, at the seminar. "It is also significant to help people better understand the important role of the CPPCC and its historical achievements." he said. (Xinhuanet, China)
China honors heroes, models helping found New China, inspiring nation Sep 15, 2009
These were spiritual treasures formed in the great history of Chinese revolution, construction and reform led by the Party, he said. Li called on the whole nation to learn from these heroes and pass down their moving stories and lofty spirit to generations to come. (Xinhuanet, China)
Obama speech hits a nerve Sep 9, 2009
"I know a lot of people do not understand what is wrong with that but we are familiar with the Russian revolution, the Chinese revolution, the uprising in Europe from Hitler, the uprisings in Cuba and Venezuela: The children in school are asked to pledge allegiance to their leader. And we think that's wrong," she said. She said she is not against the president giving a speech. (Juneau Empire)
Epic gala for China's National Day celebration to debut in late Sept. Sep 6, 2009
The gala follows the grand drama "East Is Red" that celebrated the 15th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and "Road of Chinese Revolution" that celebrated the 35th anniversary. The event was directed by internationally acclaimed choreographer Zhang Jigang, who co-directed the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games together with Zhang Yimou in last summer. (Xinhuanet, China)
Developing economies urged to learn from Chinese model Aug 8, 2009
Professor Gros, who made the call on Thursday when he delivered a lecture at the African University College of Communications (AUCC) in Accra, said economic reforms undertaken by China in the last few years, coupled with the Chinese Revolution which led to the creation of an innovative political system, resulted in that country's success story today. The lecture, which was under the topic "Lessons from the Chinese Model of Development", formed part of the AUCC's agenda to stimulate debate on... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A new type of kung fu movie is set to hit the screens Aug 6, 2009
The film centers on a group of martial artists who try to protect revered Chinese revolutionary Dr Sun Yat-sen from an assassination attempt when he was in Hong Kong raising funds on October 15, 1905 ... "There are so many unsung heroes behind the Chinese revolution which overthrew the Qing Dynasty in 1911. We should show our respect for their devotion and sacrifice.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Marxist Dems, and gullible Americans May 10, 2009
It is about the Chinese Revolution in the 40's. Compare that to the language and events of what is happening today and one will come out of your chair. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Cherish memory of Chinese martyrs as Tomb Sweeping Festival comes Apr 4, 2009
People there paid their respects to the martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for Chinese revolution, a day before the traditional Qingming (Tomb Sweeping) Festival ... People there paid their respects to the martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for Chinese revolution, a day before the traditional Qingming (Tomb Sweeping) Festival. (People's Daily Online, China)
Cast-offs of China's communist experiment Mar 13, 2009
Among the professional actors are three women who deliver key monologues representing the experiences of different generations since the Chinese Revolution. Lu Liping ( The Blue Kite) plays an ailing grandmother, who went from sending money to her country relatives to becoming their charity case in her old age. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Lies the revolutionary told me Feb 24, 2009
When criticized by one of his early companions for the death of millions during the Chinese revolution, Mao observed that countless Chinese die every day, so what did it matter. Likewise, Che could kill with a shrug. (Globe and Mail -- International)
