But it is even more daunting when the viewer is from the United States. ... It transitioned from a partnership with the Soviet Union in the Communist bloc, to a role as a rogue nation of Maoist political zealots who sought total isolation from the developed nations of the international community. ... That quickly led to a commitment to economic development under the auspices of a politically autocratic state – all of this under the control of a political party that in 2010 calls itself "communist" but that encourages millionaires to join its ranks, and which espouses a market e...

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The wedding customs in ancient China includes the whole procedure of rituals from the negotiation, engagement to wedding ceremony. ... Hence, the action of a matchmaking interview usually involves the parents from both families. ... Whilst winning over a big audience, these programs are proven to be quite helpful in forging love affairs for many young people. ... So it is of great importance to them all. ... The ancient Chinese calendar system is descended down from old times. ...

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In all cultures, cosmetics helped beautifying the face and often turned a common face into a special appearance. ... A very important subject of this study is the corrective makeup which is magical for all women. ... In China white is the symbol of death, and in Africa it is all evil. ... Black and white color meanings are opposite in Eastern and Western cultures. For Western black signifies death, funerals, riots, villains and when combined with orange is associated with the Halloween holiday of the American culture. ...

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