In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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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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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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China is the source of 70% of the worlds pirated goods.
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The yin-yang pattern's earliest use is in Rome - not China!
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The blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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