Perhaps even more symbolic than these purchases, was the Chinese government's May announcement that its new London embassy will be on the site of the former Royal Mint, close to the financial heart of the city and the Tower of London, one of the capital's most famous landmarks. The past, it would appear, has a role in shaping the future - even if just now no one is entirely sure what that future looks like.
Peru, with a population of 33 million, has been among the countries in the region worst-hit by COVID-19. By Sunday more than 934,800 people had contracted the virus, with more than 35,100 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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People buy cold noodles, a typical food of Xi'an, at a Spring Festival Fair in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, Feb 19, 2018. Fairs were held at main scenic spots in Xi'an City to celebrate Spring Festival. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)
Paul Huang, senior vice-president of the Lego Group and general manager of Lego China, said the rising opportunities in new first-tier cities such as Xi'an and in second-and third-tier cities in China have given them great confidence in Lego's development in the country, boosted by the stronger pursuit of quality of life and faith in learning through play.
People in East China's Jiangxi province enjoy a smart life. [Photo/Xinhua]
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People in this age group both sent and received the most red envelopes on that night.
People get train tickets on machines. [Photo/Xinhua]
People work at the construction site of the second phase project of Harbin Polarland in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, on May 8, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]
People like Zhou tend to travel alone since it's not easy to find a travel companion during Spring Festival holiday. Most of her friends still spend the holiday with their families.