Chinese models wear colourful outfits, complete with tails and neon pink hairdos, to promote a ladies dance studio in the central business district of Beijing July 23, 2008. Pole dancing, belly-dancing, hip-hop and modern dance have become popular in communist China in recent years. Reuters Pictures 15 months ago

Chinese models wear colourful outfits, complete with tails and neon pink hairdos, to promote a ladies dance studio in the central business district of Beijing July 23, 2008. Pole dancing, belly-dancing, hip-hop and modern dance have become popular in communist China in recent years.

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