Digging a well reveals major part of China's history
TAYLOR MURPHY
XI'AN, PRC--- In October of 1974, three farmers were digging a well. They found what looked like to be ancient pottery and took the unearthed piece to an archeologist.
In the Shaanxi province of Xi~{!/~}an is where these farmers found the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, or so this legend is told....
Posted on 19 Jun 2007 by taylor
Ocean Park inundates visitors with unique attractions
RYAN WATZEL
HONG KONG --- Twenty stories above the ground, riders plummet in a mere five seconds.
Free-fall has never felt as long as on Ocean Park's latest thrill ride, The Abyss. Standing atop the Headlands, the ride towers over 40 different attractions in the 870,000 acre park...
Posted on 15 Jun 2007 by ryan
Giant Buddha, surrounding area a Hong Kong must-see
GREG LINCH
HONG KONG --- The rolling green mountains of this former British territory offer a bounty of remarkable sights and views, but one locale stands out....Posted on 14 Jun 2007 by greg
When ladies lunch in Hong Kong luxury...
KARINA SMUCLOVISKY
HONG KONG--- Surrounded by modern-style buildings and people buzzing past in brand new Mercedes Benzs and BMWs, it is evident that Hong Kong serves as the Mecca of wealth and extravagance in China....
Posted on 14 Jun 2007 by karina
Hong Kong's Ocean Park: More than just rides
TAYLOR MURPHY
HONG KONG --- Ocean Park is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Built on both sides of a mountain on Hong Kong Island, the amusement park offers tourists scenic views, themed rides and multiple animal sanctuaries....
Posted on 14 Jun 2007 by taylor
Visiting Hangzhou: The estate of the rich and famous
TAYLOR MURPHY
HANGZHOU, PRC --- Hangzhou is a sub-provincial city outside of Shanghai and was once home to Hu Xue Yan, a famous Chinese businessman.
Posted on 01 Jun 2007 by taylor
Changes in Chinese society reflected in news media
RYAN WATZEL
BEIJING, PRC--- A sports newspaper reports the score, but only when the home team wins. Nothing negative is reported about the players and the teeth of every player sparkles in every picture...
Posted on 30 May 2007 by ryan
Communication University not unlike Western schools
GREG LINCH
BEIJING, PRC --- Mao Jia, who goes by the English name Sabrina, is a graduate journalism student who wonders if it would be difficult to get a job in the United States as sports journalist.
Li Ping, or Aaron, is a master~{!/~}s student in online journalism and new media who wears a diamond stud in his left ear. A National Basketball Association fan, he dresses in a blue Michael Jordan t-shirt, blue jeans shorts and basketball kicks....
Posted on 30 May 2007 by greg
Beijing newspaper looks to be more 'cosmopolitan'
GREG LINCH
BEIJING, PRC --- With a circulation of 450,000, The Beijing News would be considered among one of the biggest newspapers in the United States. But in China's capital, this young publication is merely a blip on the radar.
Posted on 30 May 2007 by greg
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