In 2002, there were no billionaires in China. In 2007, there were 106 billionaires.
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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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In 2012, a Chinese gamer's father was so concerned about his son's habit, he hired virtual hitmen to kill off his avatar.
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In Chinese, the KFC slogan "finger lickin' good" comes out as "eat your fingers off".
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Some Chinese-made hair bands were fashioned from recycled condoms.
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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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