A Chinese Past Meets Present

A Chinese news magazine featuring a front-page story on Kim Jong-un is sold at a news stand in Beijing

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A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      A young Chinese security guard naps in front of a closed hot dog stand outside of a night club December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      A Chinese woman walks to an outside toilet in a shanty town in the middle of Beijing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      A Chinese news magazine featuring a front-page story on Kim Jong-un is sold at a news stand in Beijing December 27, 2011. Japan urged China this week to shoulder a big role in ensuring North Korea avoids volatility after the death of its leader, Kim Jong-il, and with the succession of Kim's youngest son, Kim Jong-un. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      A Chinese man saws wood in the warm afternoon sun on a freezing day in an impoverished area of Beijing, just next to a new upscale housing estate, December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      Laundry is hung to dry in the warm afternoon sun on a freezing day in an impoverished area of Beijing, just next to a new upscale housing estate, December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      A Chinese man saws wood in the warm afternoon sun on a freezing day in an impoverished area of Beijing, just next to a new upscale housing estate, December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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  • A Chinese news magazine featuring a front-page story on Kim Jong-un is sold at a news stand in Beijing December 27, 2011. Japan urged China this week to shoulder a big role in ensuring North Korea avoids volatility after the death of its leader, Kim Jong-il, and with the succession of Kim's youngest son, Kim Jong-un. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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  • A young Chinese security guard naps in front of a closed hot dog stand outside of a night club December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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  • Laundry is hung to dry in the warm afternoon sun on a freezing day in an impoverished area of Beijing, just next to a new upscale housing estate, December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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  • A Chinese man saws wood in the warm afternoon sun on a freezing day in an impoverished area of Beijing, just next to a new upscale housing estate, December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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  • A Chinese man saws wood in the warm afternoon sun on a freezing day in an impoverished area of Beijing, just next to a new upscale housing estate, December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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  • A Chinese woman walks to an outside toilet in a shanty town in the middle of Beijing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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  • A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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  • A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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  • A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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  • A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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  • A young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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A young Chinese security guard naps in front of a closed hot dog stand outside of a night club December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen ShaverLaundry is hung to dry in the warm afternoon sun on a freezing day in an impoverished area of Beijing, just next to a new upscale housing estate, December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen ShaverA Chinese man saws wood in the warm afternoon sun on a freezing day in an impoverished area of Beijing, just next to a new upscale housing estate, December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen ShaverA Chinese man saws wood in the warm afternoon sun on a freezing day in an impoverished area of Beijing, just next to a new upscale housing estate, December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen ShaverA Chinese woman walks to an outside toilet in a shanty town in the middle of Beijing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen ShaverA young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen ShaverA young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen ShaverA young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen ShaverA young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen ShaverA young Chinese boy, living in a shanty town in the heart of Beijing, hangs out in the warm afternoon sun on a day where temperatures dropped below freezing December 27, 2011. There is increasing evidence that although rapid economic growth has created a massive emerging middle-class and vast wealth for some, it has amplified the disparities between rich and poor. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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