BEIJING TODAY
Treasures of hutong shops Pages 16-17
The Northern border Pages 20-21
Just starting to rock Ten years after the first festival at the Beijing Midi School of Music, the music scene has made a landmark achievement in organizing more than 10 festivals this year. Despite the optimism, there is a long road ahead for crowds, organizers, sponsors and government.
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Grads find village work a let down Page 5
New orders leave South short on labor Page 6
New character simplification a ‘facelift’? Page 7
Texan shelters Shanghai’s street people Page 8
Artisans take work to Brussels Pages 12-13
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