Passengers on the Beijing subway can pay with plastic bottles.
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Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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Ma Yu Ching’s Bucket Chicken House in Kaifeng, China is considered the world’s oldest operating restaurant, first opening in 1153 AD during the Jing Dynasty.
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In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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All pandas are ‘owned’ by China. They rent them out to zoos for $1mil/year each with minimum of 10 years.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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In the U.S. the typical school year is 180 days long. In China, the typical school year is 251 days.
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