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    London tops his list of the must-go places in the world, because "when I was seven or eight, I saw a picture of my father taken in London, when he was participating a game there" Yao recalls. "The background is the London Bridge. Full Article at People's Daily Online
    when I was seven or eight, I saw a picture of my father taken in London, when he was participating a game there
    Yao Ming – Yao Ming SOURCE: People's Daily Online 1 month ago
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Crossing Boundary: Yao Ming
  1. No matter how I perform, the detailed, sometimes exaggerated reports hit newsstands later. I was under the pressure I had never felt before and was fearful of letting my country down
    SOURCE: People's Daily Online 1 month ago
  2. The background is the London Bridge. My father, in winter clothing, looks very tall and handsome. I want to take a photo of myself in the same place some day
    SOURCE: People's Daily Online 1 month ago
  3. There's a moment that I feel all empty in my head. I don't have that spiritual support. At this time, to win the game becomes my sheer motivation
    SOURCE: People's Daily Online 1 month ago
  4. the founding of PRC comes first as all the Chinese were united to build a new country; the second is the Cultural Revolution, when the country became isolated to the outside world, and the third is China's reform and opening-up, the decision is proved right so far.
    SOURCE: People's Daily Online 1 month ago
  5. With such a huge sum 30 years ago, I would be called a 'capitalist'. I worked hard for it, so I am still a blue collar
    SOURCE: People's Daily Online 1 month ago
  6. My father said it's local custom. Children who know bitterness first will have a better understanding of what sweet is later
    SOURCE: People's Daily Online 1 month ago
  7. answering the motherland's call at any time
    SOURCE: People's Daily Online 1 month ago
  8. I'm always excited to wear the apparel of Chinese national team, especially at the Olympics.
    SOURCE: People's Daily Online 1 month ago
  9. It's a great pity, but I still want to say 'happy birthday' to my homeland
    Yao Ming – Yao Ming SOURCE: People's Daily Online 1 month ago
  10. I have never thought of myself as a hero. When I was a little boy, the heroes I knew were those who sacrificed their lives for the country. When I grew up, heroes to me were Olympic gold medallists like gymnast Li Ning, and the world champion (the national) women's volleyball team. Mine achievements are...
    SOURCE: People's Daily Online 1 month ago

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