Beijing Today (February 4, 2011)

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BEIJING TODAY PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY February 4 2011-February 10 2011 NO. 504 CN11-0120 HTTP://WWW.BEIJINGTODAY.COM.CN CHIEF EDITOR: JIAN RONG NEWS EDITOR: YU SHANSHAN DESIGNER:ZHAO YAN

Surviving as

New Beijingers B

eijing is no longer the old city of legend, and it’s time we all accept that. Today it is a home that accepts people from all over the country and all over the world, and a home that is shaped by the cultures of its immigrants. These people are the New Beijingers, and while they may share the same sky as their traditional predecessors, they see it with very different eyes. This spring, Beijing Today has collected stories from some of the city’s new residents who work in a variety of occupations. They have come up with some creative solutions to the common problems of doing business, finding work and avoiding feeling lonely and alienated in this city of millions. The Tu’er Ye, a clay figurine of the rabbit god, is one of the oldest symbols of Beijing. This year, it has become a symbol of the capital’s hardworking immigrants, whom Beijingers refer to as “Ye” in recognition of their determination. The stories of their perseverance and excellence can be an example by which we reexamine our own lives to make some positive changes. Check the back pages to learn how Beijing Today has been covering this rapidly changing community, and how it will continue to do so in its 10th year.

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