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China Daily Africa | Updated: 2014-10-24 07:28

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Buffer zone: Workers clean the surface of the National Stadium, or Bird's Nest, a landmark since the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, on Oct 17. The city will welcome visitors from around the world during the APEC meeting next month. Wang Zhuangfei / China Daily

Power from on high: Strength, agility and spirituality were on show at the opening ceremony of the Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival in Henan province on Oct 12. A record number of 1,870 kung fu enthusiasts from 63 countries and regions attended the annual event. Cui Guanghua / China Daily

Gourdian knot: A customer checks out an ornamental gourd during a three-day festival in Liaocheng, Shandong province, on Oct 17. Artisans give special shapes to the gourds by tying off parts as they grow. Zhang Zhenxiang / China Daily

All in the family: A Shanghai resident and his granddaughter experience a new family restroom in Shanghai on Oct 21. According to the city's plan, the new type of restroom, equipped with a urinal and toilet designed for children and the elderly, will be phased in across the city. Fang Zhe / Xinhua

Smoke and mirrors: A model presents a creation from the Disney Princess Collection by WTC Studio on Oct 21 during Shanghai Fashion Week. Aly Song / Reuters

(China Daily Africa Weekly 10/24/2014 page5)

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