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Far apart across the Pacific Ocean, China and Mexico enjoy a long history of exchanges. In the mid-16th century, the legendary ships Manila Galleon or Nao de China, loaded with silk, porcelain and tea from China, shuttled across the vast ocean. They
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In recent years, prices of freshly made bakery products have been surging. A netizen from Beijing complained that she spends at least 100 yuan ($13.9) for just a few baked goods every time she visits a bakery. At the same time, bread and cakes that a
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Democracy or Demo-crazy?
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