Saturday, December 24, 2005

News

Sleigh bells ringing throughout China: Santa Claus might have never expected that he could be so popular in China. Christmas trees and baubles are decorating homes, shops, restaurants and office buildings in major cities, while images of Santa and Rudolph are young urbanites' favourites.

Christmas gaining popularity among Chinese: Christmas trees and baubles are decorating homes, shops, restaurants and office buildings in major Chinese cities, while images of Santa and Rudolph are young urbanites' favorites. About 90 percent of 2,000 Chinese recently surveyed said they would have special arrangements on Christmas Eve, reported Saturday's China Daily.

Rural students to enjoy free education: Rural students in China's relatively backward western region will enjoy free compulsory education from 2006, according to a government decision.


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