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  • A man reads a newspaper in the "Living Water Garden" in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The garden is a park aimed at highlighting the importance of the relationship between man and water. 2010
    Water-Park-Chengdu-10-13-001.JPG
  • A man sleeps in the "Living Water Garden" in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The garden is a park aimed at highlighting the importance of the relationship between man and water. 2010
    Water-Park-Chengdu-10-13-004.JPG
  • A man with a mandolin in the "Living Water Garden" in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The garden is a park aimed at highlighting the importance of the relationship between man and water. 2010
    Water-Park-Chengdu-10-13-003.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man sleeping whilst people around him watch the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-061.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man sleeping whilst people around him watch the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-059.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man collecting discarded water bottles from a bin for recycling, in the shopping district of Wangfujing, a popular place for spectators, tourists and athletes to visit during the Olympic Games. 2008
    08-15-025.JPG
  • CHINA. A man eating during Chinese New Year in Ditan Park in Beijing.  Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important festival and holiday in the Chinese calendar In mainland China, many people use this holiday to visit family and friends and also visit local temples to offer prayers to their ancestors. The roots of Chinese New Year lie in combined influences from Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and folk religions.  2008
    08-03-041.JPG
  • A young Tibetan man embraces his yak on the shore of Qinghai Lake. Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland body of water lies at over 3000m on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. The lake has been shrinking in recent decades, as a result of increased water-usage for local agriculture. Qinghai Province. China. 2010
    Qinghai-Lake-China-10-14-037.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A man and his grandchild at an area where the elderly gather for morning activities. Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River.  2008.
    Wuhan-China-08-22-025.JPG
  • CHINA. Shanghai. An elderly man walks past western-style buildings. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country's showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008.
    Shanghai-China-08-16-076.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man watching the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-054.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man peers through a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Olympic park. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
    08-21-047.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A young man peers through a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Olympic park. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
    08-21-046.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man trying to catch a glimpse of the new Olympic park. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
    08-21-033.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man climbs over a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Qianmen shopping district. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
    08-21-021.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man peers through a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Qianmen shopping district. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008..
    08-21-016.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man peers over a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Qianmen shopping district. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
    08-21-009.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man users a hairdryer to help him cook Chinese kebabs in the shopping district of Xinjiekou . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A homeless man sleeping in Xidan subway station . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A young man in the shopping district of Xidan . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A man talking to a woman in the shopping district of Xidan . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A man using a cellphone in the shopping district of Xidan . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A man using cellphone in the street. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A man selling goods in the Muslim district of 'Niu Jie'. 2005
    Islam-Beijing-China-05-03-014.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A man and his grandchild at an area where the elderly gather for morning activities. Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River.  2008
    08-22-025.JPG
  • CHINA. Shanghai. A man using his cellphone in the modern Pudong area. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country’s showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008
    08-16-114.JPG
  • CHINA. Shanghai. An elderly man walks past western-style buildings. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country’s showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008
    08-16-076.JPG
  • CHINA. Shanghai. An elderly man near the Bund. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country’s showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008
    08-16-073.JPG
  • CHINA. Shanghai. An elderly man in the old town. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country’s showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008
    08-16-065.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man wearing a China shirt during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-079.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man using his cellphone whilst watching the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-068.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man watching the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-054.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A young man selling flags from various nations in the shopping district of Wangfujing, a popular place for spectators, tourists and athletes to visit during the Olympic Games. 2008
    08-15-030.JPG
  • CHINA. A man during Chinese New Year in Ditan Park in Beijing.  Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important festival and holiday in the Chinese calendar In mainland China, many people use this holiday to visit family and friends and also visit local temples to offer prayers to their ancestors. The roots of Chinese New Year lie in combined influences from Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and folk religions.  2008
    08-03-043.JPG
  • CHINA. A man using his cellphone during Chinese New Year in Ditan Park in Beijing.  Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important festival and holiday in the Chinese calendar In mainland China, many people use this holiday to visit family and friends and also visit local temples to offer prayers to their ancestors. The roots of Chinese New Year lie in combined influences from Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and folk religions.  2008
    08-03-042.JPG
  • CHINA. Shanghai. A man using his cellphone in the modern Pudong area. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country's showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008.
    Shanghai-China-08-16-114.JPG
  • CHINA. Shanghai. An elderly man near the Bund. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country's showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008.
    Shanghai-China-08-16-073.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man wearing a China shirt during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-079.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man using his cellphone whilst watching the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-068.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man sleeping whilst people around him watch the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-061.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man sleeping whilst people around him watch the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-059.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A young man selling flags from various nations in the shopping district of Wangfujing, a popular place for spectators, tourists and athletes to visit during the Olympic Games. 2008.
    08-15-030.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. An old man peers through a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Olympic park. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
    08-21-030.JPG
  • CHINA. A man during Chinese New Year in Ditan Park in Beijing.  Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important festival and holiday in the Chinese calendar In mainland China, many people use this holiday to visit family and friends and also visit local temples to offer prayers to their ancestors. The roots of Chinese New Year lie in combined influences from Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and folk religions.  2008.
    Chinese-New-Year-08-03-043.JPG
  • CHINA. A man using his cellphone during Chinese New Year in Ditan Park in Beijing.  Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important festival and holiday in the Chinese calendar In mainland China, many people use this holiday to visit family and friends and also visit local temples to offer prayers to their ancestors. The roots of Chinese New Year lie in combined influences from Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and folk religions.  2008.
    Chinese-New-Year-08-03-042.JPG
  • CHINA. A man eating during Chinese New Year in Ditan Park in Beijing.  Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important festival and holiday in the Chinese calendar In mainland China, many people use this holiday to visit family and friends and also visit local temples to offer prayers to their ancestors. The roots of Chinese New Year lie in combined influences from Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and folk religions.  2008.
    Chinese-New-Year-08-03-041.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A homeless man sleeping on the sidewalk in the shopping district of Xidan . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A man smoking in the shopping district of Xidan . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. The back of a man's t-shirt in the shopping district of Xidan . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Young man using a cellphone. 2008
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. An elderly man in the old town. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country's showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008.
    Shanghai-China-08-16-065.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man collecting discarded water bottles from a bin for recycling, in the shopping district of Wangfujing, a popular place for spectators, tourists and athletes to visit during the Olympic Games. 2008
    08-15-025.JPG
  • A man rows his boat through the port area of northern Jakarta.<br />
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  • A man fishes in a mangrove forest in northern Jakarta.<br />
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  • A man fishes in a mangrove forest in northern Jakarta.<br />
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  • A man pushes his cart selling hot chilli sauce through the busy roads of central Jakarta.<br />
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  • A man fishes at sunset.<br />
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  • A man casts a net into a lake that has formed on flooded fields in northern Jakarta.<br />
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  • A man walks past a heavily polluted waterway in central Jakarta.<br />
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  • A man drives a motorbike through a flooded area of the port in Jakarta<br />
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  • The dirty foot of a man who is sleeping on a bench.<br />
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  • A man fills water cans to sell in the slums of central Jakarta.<br />
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A man carrying pot of noodles. Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River. 2008
    08-22-029.JPG
  • CHINA. Shanghai. Man on a motorbike in the old town. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country’s showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. A man walking on the Bund with the famous PuDong skyline behing him. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country’s showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. The back of a man's shirt near the Olympic village during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A man taking a picture on Tiananmen Square during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A man holding a fan whilst watching the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A Chinese man places his hand over his heart during the singing of the national anthem whilst watching the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-041.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man sleeping inside Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • A man takes a rest on his bed on the Leizhou Peninsula, Guangdong Province. 2010
    Mangroves-Guangdong-China-10-16-063.JPG
  • A man sleeps on top of a hill on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai Province. China. 2010
    Qinghai-Lake-China-10-14-015.JPG
  • A man and his child in a town on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai Province. China. 2010
    Qinghai-Lake-China-10-14-001.JPG
  • A man and a cat in a park near West Lake in Hangzhou, one of the most visited tourists sites in China. Zhejiang Province. China. 2010
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  • A man paddles a boat used for collecting rubbish in the Xixi wetlands which lie in the west of the city of Hangzhou. This is China's 'first national wetland park,' dubbed as such to act as a role model to all other wetlands in China and to supposedly show how to effectively manage and restore wetlands, notably urban wetlands. Zhejiang Province. China. 2010
    Xixi-Wetlands-Hangzhou-10-15-035.JPG
  • A man walks through the Xixi wetlands which lie in the west of the city of Hangzhou. This is China's 'first national wetland park,' dubbed as such to act as a role model to all other wetlands in China and to supposedly show how to effectively manage and restore wetlands, notably urban wetlands. Zhejiang Province. China. 2010
    Xixi-Wetlands-Hangzhou-10-15-010.JPG
  • A man crosses one of the main channels that makes up the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. The system is regarded as an "ancient Chinese engineering marvel." By naturally channeling water from the Min River during times of flood, the irrigation system served to protect the local area from flooding and provide water to the Chengdu basin. Sichuan Province. 2010
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  • A man looks out onto the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. The system is regarded as an "ancient Chinese engineering marvel." By naturally channeling water from the Min River during times of flood, the irrigation system served to protect the local area from flooding and provide water to the Chengdu basin. Sichuan Province. 2010
    Dujiangyan-Irrigation-Sichuan-10-13-...JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. An elderly man's hands. Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River.   2008.
    Wuhan-China-08-22-023.JPG
  • CHINA. Shanghai. A man in the modern Pudong area. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country's showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008.
    Shanghai-China-08-16-122.JPG
  • CHINA. Shanghai. A homeless man sleeping on the Bund. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country's showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008.
    Shanghai-China-08-16-074.JPG
  • CHINA. Shanghai. Man on a motorbike in the old town. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country's showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008.
    Shanghai-China-08-16-056.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man's t-shirt, worn during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A Chinese man places his hand over his heart during the singing of the national anthem whilst watching the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics. 2008
    08-15-041.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man peers through a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Olympic park. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A man peers through a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Qianmen shopping district. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
    08-21-023.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man peers over a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Qianmen shopping district. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
    08-21-018.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man takes a picture over a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Qianmen shopping district. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
    08-21-010.JPG
  • CHINA. A man wearing '2008' glasses during Chinese New Year in Ditan Park in Beijing.  Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important festival and holiday in the Chinese calendar In mainland China, many people use this holiday to visit family and friends and also visit local temples to offer prayers to their ancestors. The roots of Chinese New Year lie in combined influences from Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and folk religions.  2008.
    Chinese-New-Year-08-03-038.JPG
  • CHINA. Beijing. A man takes a rest in the shopping district of Xidan . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A man carries a child in the shopping district of Xidan . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A man wearing a mask on the back of his head. 2008
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. A man on a a boat passing through the 3 Gorges Dam.  The flooding of the three Gorges, by damming the Yangtze near the town of YiChang, has remained a controversial subject due to the negative environmental consequences and the displacement of millions of people in the flood plain. The Yangtze River however is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Chongqing Province.  A man in the town of Wushan, which lies on the banks of the Yangtze and at the entrance to the 3 Gorges. As tourism booms, towns are being developed and modernized resulting in old areas being razed.  The flooding of the three Gorges, by damming the Yangtze near the town of YiChang, has remained a controversial subject due to the negative environmental consequences and the displacement of millions of people in the flood plain. The Yangtze River however is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Chongqing Province.  A man in the town of Wushan, which lies on the banks of the Yangtze and at the entrance to the 3 Gorges. As tourism booms, towns are being developed and modernized resulting in old areas being razed.  The flooding of the three Gorges, by damming the Yangtze near the town of YiChang, has remained a controversial subject due to the negative environmental consequences and the displacement of millions of people in the flood plain. The Yangtze River however is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
    Three-Gorges-China-08-19-045.JPG
  • CHINA. Chongqing Province.  A man in the town of Wushan, which lies on the banks of the Yangtze and at the entrance to the 3 Gorges. As tourism booms, towns are being developed and modernized resulting in old areas being razed.  The flooding of the three Gorges, by damming the Yangtze near the town of YiChang, has remained a controversial subject due to the negative environmental consequences and the displacement of millions of people in the flood plain. The Yangtze River however is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
    Three-Gorges-China-08-19-044.JPG
  • CHINA. Chongqing Province.  A man riding a horse in the town of Wushan on the Yangtze near to the 3 Gorges. The flooding of the three Gorges, by damming the Yangtze near the town of YiChang, has remained a controversial subject due to the negative environmental consequences and the displacement of millions of people in the flood plain. The Yangtze River however is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
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  • A man handles a fish in Yueyang fish market near Dongting Lake, Hunan Province. Dongting Lake has decreased in size in recent decades as a result of land reclamation and damming of the Yangtze. China. 2010
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  • A man bathing in Dongting Lake, Hunan Province. Dongting Lake has decreased in size in recent decades as a result of land reclamation and damming of the Yangtze. China. 2010
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  • A man swimming in Dongting Lake, Hunan Province. Dongting Lake has decreased in size in recent decades as a result of land reclamation and damming of the Yangtze. China. 2010
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