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YEREVAN, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Yerevan State Linguistic University (YSLU) and the United Nations representative office jointly celebrated a Chinese Language Day here on Friday. The event was to introduce to the Armenian people the richness and history of Chinese and build a stronger partnership between the two nations, U.N. Resident Coordinator and UNDP Representative Dafina Gercheva said in her welcome speech at the function.
China is a shopper's paradise. But it's a shame to spend time trying to pick up things you forgot on your packing list rather than in the markets cruising for treasure.
Ever heard of "Amoy" and wondered where in China it is? Welcome to Xiamen 厦门 (pronounced most basically, "shah men"). The second largest city in Fujian Province, Xiamen has enjoyed prosperous development since the PRC established the area as a Special Economic Zone in 1980. (Still wondering where "Amoy" comes in? Read further to the History section...)
Palms line the street overlooking the harbor and Xiamen