A visitor walking past the billbards showing China's rising economic indicators at an exhibition showcasing the China's achievements over the last six decades ahead of the upcoming Chinese National Day in Beijing on September 22, 2009. China is on track to surpass its key target of eight percent economic growth in 2009, the Asian Development Bank said, boosting its outlook for the world's number three economy. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

A visitor walking past the billbards showing China's rising economic indicators at an exhibition showcasing the China's achievements over the last six decades ahead of the upcoming Chinese National Day in Beijing on September 22, 2009. China is on track to surpass its key target of eight percent economic growth in 2009, the Asian Development Bank said, boosting its outlook for the world's number three economy.

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  1. A chimney emits smoke in Beijing November 30, 2009. The world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter, China, said last week it would try to slow its growing greenhouse gas emissions by aiming to cut the amount of carbon dioxide emitted to generate each unit of economic output by between 40 and 45 percent by 2020 compared with 2005 levels.
  2. BEIJING - NOVEMBER 25: Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat attends a media call for the charity dinner of 'Smile Angel Foundation' at Ever Care Aikang Hospital on November 25, 2009 in Beijing, China.
  3. BEIJING - NOVEMBER 22: Chinese actress Wenxue Yao attends the premiere of 'Jump' at Oriental Plaza Broadway Cinema on November 22, 2009 in Beijing, China.
  4. BEIJING - NOVEMBER 20: Former French Premier Jean-Pierre Raffarin is interviewed at the Beijing International Hotel on November 20, 2009 in Beijing, China. Jean-Pierre Raffarin is in China to attend the E.U. China Summit which will be held on November 30 in Nanjing.
  5. Visiting US President Barack Obama (R) arrives in Beijing from Shanghai on Air Force One on November 16, 2009. Obama is on his first visit to China, a three-day mission aimed at convincing Beijing that Washington is its partner, not its rival.
  6. BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15: A group of J-7GB air fighters perform during an aerial show held to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force on November 15, 2009 in Beijing, China. Four J-10, six J-7GB fighters and the parachute team from the PLA Air Force took part in the show, staged in the Shahe airport in the northern suburbs of Beijing.
  7. BEJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 12: A police officer directs traffic on November 12, 2009 in Beijing, China. Heavy snow continues to fall in most parts of north and northwest China on Thursday, leading to major disruption to public transport and transportation, including aviation and highways. Power supplies in some areas have also been affected.
  8. BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10: A couple poses for a photo at the Tiananmen Square after heavy overnight downfalls on November 10, 2009 in Beijing, China. National Meteorological Center expected the third snow would fall in Beijing in the next four days with a temperature drop of over 10 degrees centigrade.
  9. XIAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 9: Kindergarten teachers prepare to got A/H1N1 flu vaccines injection in a middle school on November 9, 2009 in Xian of Shaanxi Province, China. China's State Council said on October 28 that the country faces 'severe challenges' in the prevention and control of A/H1N1 flu, following a student from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics died of the virus, the fourth victim in Chinese mainland. A nationwide H1N1 flu vaccination campaign has been started in many regions across the country.
  10. BEIJING - NOVEMBER 03: Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer attends the signing ceremony of strategic partnership memorandum between Microsoft and Agricultural Bank of China on November 3, 2009 in Beijing, China. The comprehensive cooperation will be implemented on computerized financial services and backstage IT management.
  11. BEIJING - NOVEMBER 03: Michael Schumacher of Germany and Ferrari prepares for a test-drive before the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 at the National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest on November 3, 2009 in Beijing of China.
  12. BEIJING - NOVEMBER 02: Models walk on the runway during Aimer National College Invitation Contest for Women's Wear Design 2009 at 2010 China Fashion Week S/S Collection on November 2, 2009 in Beijing, China.
  13. BEIJING - NOVEMBER 01: A woman walks under the trees covered in snow on November 1, 2009 in Beijing, China. The Chinese capital embraced its first heavy snowfall in winter.
  14. BEIJING - OCTOBER 31: Carolina Kostner of Italy skates in the Ladies Free Skating during the Cup of China ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2009 at Beijing Capital Gymnasium on October 31, 2009 in Beijing, China. 2009/2010 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating continues with the Samsung Anycall Cup of China in Beijing from October 30 to November 1.
  15. WENZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 29: Nurses inject A/H1N1 vaccines into policeman at a hospital on October 29, 2009 in Wezhou of Zhejiang Province, China. China's State Council said on October 28 that the country faces 'severe challenges' in the prevention and control of A/H1N1 flu, following a the death of a student from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the fourth victim in Chinese mainland. A nationwide H1N1 flu vaccination campaign has been started in many regions across the country.
  16. BEIJING, CHINA-OCTOBER 23: Artists walk past the Bird\'s Nest before the opening ceremony of the 11th Beijing International Tourism Festival on October 23, 2009 at Olympic Park in Beijing of China. Nearly 3,000 artists from more than 70 countries will participate in the festival, which will be held from October 23 to 25. To get the event started with a bang, international drummers along with Chinese drum artists performed together at the opening ceremony.

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