Beijing Today (May 9, 2008)

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BEIJING TODAY

Peony Pavilion a budding ballet

Some Wiilly bogus fitness claims

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Olympic torch lit on Mt Qomolangma (Xinhua) – Chinese climbers display the Olympic torch, an Olympic flame lantern, an International Olympic Committee flag, a Chinese National flag and the flag of the 29th Olympic Games at the top of the 8844.43-meter summit of Mt Qomolangma in Tibet Autonomous Region. The team reached the summit yesterday.

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May 9, 2008 – May 15, 2008 NO. 362 CN11-0120 HTTP://BJTODAY.YNET.COM CHIEF EDITOR: JIAN RONG NEWS EDITOR: YU SHANSHAN DESIGNER: ZHAO YAN

Magic of Meili Mountain Kawa Karpo, Meili Snow Mountain’s mysterious peak, has never been conquered by any human climber, despite multiple expeditions from all over the world. The mountain is a pilgrimage destination for many Tibetan Buddhists, and its natural features capture the heart of the culture.

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Photo by Han Manman

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Hand-footBurnt out mouth won’t bus not a hinder Olympics terror target

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Artists find inspiration in Yunnan

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Search is on for China’s best Brit biz

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